During the early morning hours of August 26, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team served two search warrants in the Goodhope area of Douglas County.
The search warrant revolves around a child abuse case being investigated by Detective Nathan Long.
An arrest warrant was issued for Harold William Petro Jr. age 61 of Ava, for Domestic Assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, abuse or neglect of a child, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child 1st degree, and unlawful use of a weapon. Bond was set at $10,000 cash only.
An arrest warrant was issued for Michael Petro, age 39, of Ava, for endangering the welfare of a child, Domestic Assault 2nd degree, abuse and neglect of a child, domestic assault, and abuse and neglect of a child. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.
Evidence was seized at both residences in connection with the charges.
Sheriff Degase commends the work of Detective Long on this case.
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