LENAWEE COUNTY SHERIFF
405 N WINTER ST
‘ADRIAN Ml 49271
'517-263:0528
Case Report
‘Administrative Detalls:
‘190007365
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11313 Assault/Battory/Simple (Incl Domestic and Police
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|Gouwens, Kyle (NSGOUWENSK-6868)
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46 - Lenawee. l03 - Cambridge Twp
\Road Patrol
Action Requested:
I 1 Arrest warrant [ ]Review only
I 1 Search warrant [Forfeiture
[ 1 Juvenile petition L10ther
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Narrative
Incident:
While on patrol | was flagged down by track security on the in field. Track security advised me
that there had been an assault and the victim had been transported to the medical tent.
\Victim / Suspect Rel:
|The victim, Amanda Whitson and the suspect, Ethan Whitson are brother and sister. Amanda
land Ethan do not live together.
\Victim's Statement:
I made contact with Amanda in the medical tent. Amanda said she had been walking with her
lriends, Heidi Zilba, and Eric Lemley when her brother Ethan come up to her and started yelling
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at her. Amanda said Ethen then puncher per in the side of the head, Amanda said Ethan
punched her with his right fist and struck her in the left ear. Amanda said she did not know why
Ethan punched her.
\Victim's Demeanor:
Amanda was crying and visible upset
Victim's Injuries:
Amanda's left ear was visible red. Amanda had no other visible injuries.
Victim's Medical Attention:
\Amanda was treated for her injuries by infield medical personnel.
Witness Statement (1):
|I made contact with Heidi Zilba at the medical tent. Heidi said she had been walking with
[Amanda and her brother Ethan walked up to them and started yelling at Amanda. Heidi said
Ethan punched Amanda in the left side of the head. Heidi said she went with Amanda to the
‘medical tent to make sure she was ok.
Witness Statement (2):
i made contact with Eric Lemley when | was flagged down by track security. Eric said he was
lwalking with Amanda when Ethan ran up to them and started yelling at Amanda. Eric said he
backed up because he did not want to get in between them. Eric said Ethan punched Amanda in
ithe said of the head and then ran off.
\Suspect Statement:
| attempted to make contact with Ethan in his campsite when | was flagged down by security. |
lwas unable to speak with Ethan because he was not there.
lAfter speaking with the victim | again attempted to make contact with Ethan at his camp site,
lagain he was not there. After | cleared the scene | was advised by dispatch Heidi had called in
land advised Ethan was back at the camp site. Upon arrival | was unable to make contact with
Ethan because he had ran off when | arrived,
IThe next day | attempted to make contact with Ethan at his camp site again. Again he was not
Ithere, | left my business card with the campers there instructing them to have Ethan call me. As
lof 07/21/2019 at 22:00, | have not been able to interview Ethan.
Page 4 of | ‘Created On 0010972021 03:27 PM|Suspect Injuries:
Unknown.
Disposition:
TOT to Deputy Gouwens for further investigation.
\Status:
OPEN
INFORMATION:
|| made numerous attempt to contact the suspect, Ethan Whitson
CONTACT ATTEMPTS:
(On 09/22/2019 at approximately 4pm | called Ethan, there was no answer and | left a voicemail
lwith a call back number.
(On 09/26/2019 at approximately 6:40pm | called Ethan, this time he answered the phone and |
Iwas able to interview him.
PHONE INTERVIEW WITH ETHAN WHITSON:
Ethan said he did not remember much about what happened between him and his sister
lAmanda. Ethan said he was upset because Amanda was being very disrespectful to his friends,
but he did not remember and physical assault. Ethan said he was very drunk at the time Amanda
|said he hit her. Ethan also stated that he and Amanda have both apologized to each other, and
lare both getting along now, Ethan kept apologizing and saying he did not remember any assault.
DISPOSITON:
ITOT to prosecutor's office for review.
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|Open.
‘Complaint #190007365
(On 9-30-19, the Prosecutor's Office advised a Warrant Authorization on the following Subject:
Subject #1:
Ethan Whitson
Authorized"-Assault or Assault and Battery
Disposition:
Nothing further
\Status:
IClosed
INCIDENT:
IThe Arrestee (Whitson) was arrested by MSP troopers on the outstanding warrant, he
posted a $100.00 cash bond and was released, advised to appear on August 21.2020 at
\gam Second District Court, Adrian, Ml.
WARRANT INFORMATIOI
Misd- Assault and Battery
LCIN ENTRY:
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\Cancelled
DISPOSITION:
Nothing Further
ISTATUS:
Closed
Narrative:
|On 8-13-20 | added 4 attachment.
41. Warrant cancelled-Whitson-LEIN
[Status:
Same as before
INFORMATION:
On 08/18/2020 | received a request for dismissal of domestic assault & battery charge form in my
ldepartment mail box. The form was completed by the victim in this report, Amanda Whitson and
lwas requesting for the charges on the suspect, Ethan Whitson to be dropped. The completed
iform is attached to this report.
DISPOSITION:
TOT to prosecutors office for information.
STATUS:
Closed.
Page 7 of 8 (Greated On 08108/2021 08:27 PAANarrative:
Disposition:
|Sent to Prosecutor
\Status:
\Same as before
Date: 09/08/2020
Defendant: Ethan
|On 8-24-20 | added 1 attachment.
1. Request for Dismissal form on Ethan Whitson
Whitson
\Attached is the Final Disposition that I received from the Prosecutor's Office.
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Created On Oaioar2021 03:27 PMlary Lemay —
From: Lenawee County Prosecutor's Office
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 2:06 PM
Te SherifWarrant
Subject: Lenawee PA - 9/30/2019 - WHITSON, ETHAN - 46LCSD - 190007365
Defendant: WHITSON, ETHAN
‘Agency: A6LCSD
Incident: 190007365
Notes:
[9/30/2018 | WRIGHTE] - Deputy GOUWENS
AUTHORIZED
1. 750.81 - ASSAULT OR ASSAULT AND BATTERYy Lenawee Up ShyiHe
517-463-0594
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REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGE
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Viesim/Compainant: MANA. WAST?
1, AMOUALAL W! Li teS 5/1, a the complainant in, or was a viet ofan assault
and battery which will herein after be known as the charge, committed by,
Eh Wohi Sor ‘who will herein after be known as the defendant, on
14/2014. (Date of incident)
have been advised and understand that before I make a decision regarding whether or not I
Should request a dismissal of the charge against the Defendant, and before I execute this, Request Far
Dismissal Of Domestic Assault & Battery Charge, that | have consulted with a Victim Advocate of the
Lenawee County Prosecuting Atomey’s Office. Although I have been advised that | should not
request a dismissal of the charge against the defendant in this case, it is my desire that this charge be
dismissed.
acknowledge and understand that domestic. violence, spouse abuse, or violent behavior by one
person against his/her companion is virtually never an isolated incident or one-time occurrence and
that I am in danger of being a victim of further violence by the defendant in the future. In spite of this
fact, I still desire and request that the charge against the defendant be dismissed.
acknowledge that I have not been asked to dismiss or seek dismissal of the charge against the
defendant hy any person, including the defendant. I acknowledge that no person including the
defendant, has coerced or threatened me, or attempted to coerce or threaten me, to get me to request,
dismissal of the charge. I further acknowledge tat I have not received anything, nor have I been
promised anything which has or would influence me to request a dismissal of the charge. My request to
dismiss the charge is an act of my own free will and I am not under any duress by any person or party
as I make this request.
By signing this Request For Dismissal Of Domestic Assault & Battery Charge, 1, on behalf of
ry heirs, represcntatives, successors, and assigns, hereby release and forever discharge the Arresting
‘Agency, and the Lenawee County Prosecuting Attomey's Office, its employees and/or agents of, from
any and all liability, rights, actions, causes of action, debts, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever,at law or in equity, known or unknown, whether currently existing or not, which I now have, ever had
or may have in the future, against the Arresting Agency, or the Lenawee County Prosecuting
Attorney's Office, its employees and/or agents of, for based upon, by reason of, or in any way related
to the incident resulting in the charge or the dismissal of the charge, any and all events which may
-- occur as a result of the charge having been brought or dismissed, and any and all events which may
‘ovour as a result of the failure te prosceute or punish the defendant for the charge.
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Date Signature of Complainant/Victim:
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Date Initials of Victim AdvocateRECEIVED
Aug 18 2020
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J OGE OF RECORD: POER, JONATHAN 1, P=Z8028
JUDGE: POER, JONATHAN L., P-28028
STATE OF MICHIGAN v
WHITSON/ETHAN/
DIXON RD
DUNDEE MI 48182 ENTRY DATE: 10/01/19
OFFENSE DATE: 07/19/19
ARREST DATE: 08/12/20
DEFENDANT PHONE: VEHICLE TYPE: VPN:
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FINDINGS: JDGMNT RNDRD’ DISPOSITION DATE: 09/03/20
SENTENCING DATE: 09/03/20
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