Sheriff Reports

— A man from Oregon called at 6:02 p.m. Tuesday to request a welfare check on another man who resides on Washington Street, Washingtonville due to him not answering his phone for several days. A deputy spoke with the other man, who said his phone was out of service. The deputy contacted the Oregon man by phone and the other man spoke with him.

–A man on Case Road, Knox Township, reported at 10:54 p.m. Saturday that his ex-fiance was refusing to leave his property after being told several times to leave. While a deputy was en route, he was told to disregard because the woman had left in her vehicle.

Leetonia

— An officer responded at 3:48 p.m. Aug. 29 to the area of Columbia and Home streets to perform a welfare check. A caller reported seeing an unconscious female driver behind the wheel in a purple SUV. He was unable to locate said vehicle and cleared the scene without incident.

— Police responded at 5 a.m. Aug. 29 to the 200 block of High Street, after a caller stated that he was doing fentanyl and going to kill himself. Two officers arrived and spoke to a homeowner and neighbors who advised there was no suicidal male present. Police double checked with dispatch to make sure the address was correct and it was.

— William Staton, address unknown, was cited at 8:56 pm. Aug. 30 in the 300 block of Columbia Street for driving under suspension. The vehicle was released to its owner who parked it in a nearby parking lot of a private business.

–A New Waterford woman was given a verbal warning at 12:45 p.m. Aug. 25, after being stopped for speeding near State and Madison. Upon contact, the officer noticed that she was shaking and inquired. It turns out that she had low blood sugar and EMS was called to administer aid. After responding, she signed a refusal for further treatment and went on her way.

— Cameron Best, address unknown, was given a verbal warning for expired registration at 12:51 p.m. Aug. 28 in the area of Hazel and Columbia streets. Best was cited for passing on a double yellow line, which triggered the traffic stop in the first place.

— An officer responded at 5:02p.m. Aug. 30 to a residence in the 600 block of Columbia Street, after a female caller stated “a man on a segway” had approached her residence in an attempt to sell goods and services. After making with the man, who identified himself as Javan Yoder and working for a well-known pest removal company, he explained they were traveling around local municipalities going door-to-door in an attempt to offer services to homeowners. He was advised that Leetonia has an ordinance prohibiting against soliciting without a permit and advised him of the procedure to acquire one. While releasing Yoder, another homeowner from the 300 block relayed that there was reports of similar activity elsewhere resulting in burglaries and he questioned if they were the same subjects. Yoder and his supervisor were warned again before the officer cleared about the soliciting violation.

— Police issued a verbal warning at 1:52 p.m. Aug. 31 to residents of the 300 block of Columbia Street for open burning. While an officer was on routine patrol, he noticed a large amount of black smoke rising from a small fire pit that had caught a nearby portion of dry grass on fire and was spreading to a treelike. He and the male resident extinguished the blaze with a water hose. The fire department was contacted to left them know that the situation had been handled.

— William Staton, address unknown, was cited at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 31 for driving under suspension on Esterly Drive near state Route 344.

— A Leetonia man reported at 3:01 p.m. Aug. 30 that his neighbors were revving their vehicle engines intentionally seeking to aggravate him. He declined to file a report regarding the noise complaint.

— An officer noticed an open door at 2:18 p.m. Aug. 30 on the Berea Christian Fellowship Church. After searching and resecuring the building, he cleared the scene.

— Police investigated a suspicious vehicle at 9:53 a.m. Aug. 30 in the area of State and Hazel streets and found that the driver had parked there after leaving work for a nap.

— An officer investigated a physical altercation between juveniles at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 29 near the home grandstands. Neither participant said he needed medical attention, and the school district is going to handle the situation.

— Two dogs were reported to be running at large at 7:24 p.m. Aug. 31 near the splash pad. Upon response, the dogs couldn’t be located.

— Police performed a welfare check at 8:39 a.m. Sept. 1 in the 200 block of West Main Street. The caller had been concerned for two children ages 3 and 7 also at the residence. The officer was unable to get anyone to answer the door so cleared without incident.

— Police was dispatched at 7:50 p.m. Aug. 30 to the 100 block of Oak Street for a welfare check, as a male subject had claimed that he had harmed himself the day before. The man admitted to cutting himself to cope with trauma and stress. Eventually the male agreed to voluntarily go with Green Township EMS to a facility for evaluation.

— An officer responded at 8:29 a.m. Sept. 3 to the 800 block of Cherry Park for an open line and found everything to be secured.

— A resident of the 400 block of Somer Street reported at 10:07 a.m. that an unknown subject stole his silver Harley enclosed trailer valued at $6,000, containing a tile saw, lumber and miscellaneous tools.

— Police responded to an alarm drop at Leetonia Community Public Library at 5:34 p.m. Aug. 31 and found everything was secure.

— Officers responded at 10:29 p.m. Sept. 1 to a custody dispute. A female caller relayed she gave her ex the kids for the weekend and he didn’t return them at 5 p.m. as they had agreed and was apparently avoiding her calls. Police advised that she would have to contact her attorney in the morning, since this was a civil matter. Police had been unsuccessful in contacting the ex or the kids.

Salem

— Officers responded to the 400 block of Reilly Avenue at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday to speak with school administrators. Officers were advised that a student had not been to school so far this year and had attendance problems last year. It was found that the family had moved without notifying anyone of where they were moving or if the juvenile was going to another school and the school wanted the matter documented. Children services will be contacted.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of West State Street at 1:46 a.m. Wednesday for a reported person to be removed. Officers were advised that two people were inside the store making a mess and wanted both of them removed and trespassed. Officers found that one of the people, Aerial Durham, 36, Salem, had already been trespassed from the store and they were taken into custody. The other person was advised that they were trespassed from the store and Durham was transported to the Columbiana County Jail charged with trespassing.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday for a reported intoxicated person. The caller advised that an older man had stumbled across the street from the local bar and had fallen and struck his head. Officers spoke with the man who had injuries to his nose and left cheek and first responders and EMT were contacted and transported the man to the Salem Regional Medical Center for treatment.

— Officers on patrol responded to the 900 block of East State Street at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday for a reported moving and equipment violation. During the stop the driver was checked for impairment and the driver was ultimately recovered by a sober party as a precaution. A brief check of the vehicle confirmed the officers’ observations, and the driver was made aware of the current laws regarding the use of vehicles and marijuana.

— Officers responded to the 2500 block of Bentley Drive at 7:04 p.m. Tuesday for a reported combative patient. Officers and EMT spoke with them, and they agreed to be transported for treatment.

— Officers recovered stolen property in the 400 block of Woodland Avenue at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday. A suspect was identified for pending charges.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of South Broadway Avenue at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a possible theft. The caller advised that they work for Buffalo Biodiesel and that they obtain used grease from the restaurant and that the storage bin had the lock bar tampered with and there was no grease in the bin. They advised that they were last there previously on July 23 and were unsure if the grease was actually taken or not but wanted the incident documented.

— Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 5:31 p.m. Tuesday regarding an issue which occurred on the school bus. Officers obtained information from the caller, and the matter will be turned over to the proper individuals.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of East Seventh Street at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday for a reported domestic dispute. Contact was made with all parties involved, and it was found that nothing physical had occurred. They were also advised to use less aggressive techniques when communicating and of the eviction process in Ohio.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of South Howard Avenue at 4:31 p.m. Tuesday for a reported theft. Officers located the person in question, and they provided the location of the stolen items. The person was advised of pending criminal charges, and the property owner was advised where to recover their property.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of Hawley Avenue at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday for a report of an unattended juvenile. No juveniles were located.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of West Wilson Street at 2:22 p.m. Tuesday for a reported parking complaint. Officers were unable to contact the owner, and a red written warning was left on the vehicle.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue at 1:12 p.m. Tuesday for a reported scam. The caller advised that an employee had received an email that she thought was from the owner of the company requesting a payment which was sent before realizing it was a scam. A stop payment was placed on the check, and no money was lost, and the caller wanted a report on file.

— Officers responded to the 1000 block of West State Street at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday for a report of theft. Officers advised the caller to have the victim call with the details of the incident to create a proper report.

— Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday for a reported neighbor dispute. The caller advised that sometime Sunday night someone had thrown a liquid all over his vehicle. He advised that there did not appear to be any damage done but still wanted a report made.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of Arch Street at 11:32 a.m. Tuesday for a reported juvenile issue. Officers were advised of a juvenile going in and out of backyards in the area and located the juvenile in the 700 block of Newgarden Avenue. The school resource officer was advised and responded to transport the juvenile to school and contact their guardian.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of East State Street at 10:18 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a possible theft. The caller advised that a person left without paying for gas but advised they would be back to pay, and the caller wanted a report made. While officers were attempting to contact the person, the caller called back and advised that the person had returned and paid for the gasoline.

— Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday regarding a situation concerning their property. Officers advised them that the issue was civil in nature.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of East Fifth Street at 8:47 a.m. Tuesday for a reported domestic in progress. Officers spoke to both parties who advised that it was only a verbal argument. Officers advised both parties to stay away from one another for the time being and both advised they understood.

Wellsville

— Justin Burr, address unknown, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. Aug. 21 on charges of strangulation and domestic violence, after he allegedly attempted to choke a member of his household during a dispute in front of children in the 900 block of Riverside.

— Tyrone Davis, address unknown, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. Aug. 12 on a charge of domestic violence, after he allegedly struck someone during a property dispute in the 600 block of 15th Street.

— Labrea Kisner, address unknown, was cited at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 12 on state Route 7 near the Third Street exit ramp with speeding, driving under suspension and fictitious plates. When she learned that her vehicle was going to be towed due to her illegal driving status, she became belligerent.

— Chase McDonald, address unknown, was charged at 3:11 p.m. Aug. 19 with aggravated menacing, as a result of several threatening texts he sent to his girlfriend’s grandmother.

Liverpool Township

— Thomas Powell, address unknown, was served at 6:42 p.m. Aug. 23 on a fugitive from justice warrant on state Route 7 just past the state Route 45 exit, as a result of a routine license plate check.

— Angela McCarthy, address unknown, was cited at 11:23 p.m. Aug. 27 for speeding on state Route 7 at the bottom of Campground.

— Jonathan Robinson, address unknown, was cited at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 27 on state Route 7 near the Wellsville exit with speeding and no operator’s license. He did have several warrants but was out of pickup radius. The vehicle was released to its owner.

— Cory Blankenship, address unknown, was cited at 5:59 p.m. Aug. 27 near Pennsylvania and Parkway avenue with no operator’s license and loud exhaust.

— Eric Campbell, address unknown, was cited at 11:18 a.m. Aug. 29 near state Route 7 and Campground Road for speeding.

— Payton Bero, address unknown, was cited at 12:10 p.m. Aug. 29 in the area of state Route 7 and the Vista Motel with speeding.

— Haelee Vantilburg, address unknown, was cited at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 29 near Thompson Park with not having a licensed driver present while driving with a learner’s permit.

— Dominic Seaman, address unknown, was cited at 5 p.m. Aug. 29 for expired license on state Route 7, after a random license plate check.

— John Joy, address unknown, was cited at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 in the 1500 block of Shadyside Avenue for driving under suspension. His passenger Ronnie Delguzzo was served with an active warrant out of the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office.

— David W. Bailey III, address unknown, was cited at 10:44 a.m. Aug. 30 on Boring Lane for speeding.

— Alexandria Smith, address unknown, was cited at 6:58 p.m. Aug. 30 on Kountz Ave. for expired plates.

— Michael Burton, address unknown, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30 on charges of drug paraphernalia, no operator’s license and a marked lanes’ violation near the Route 7 and Kountz Ave. switch. After having a K-9 do a free air sniff on the vehicle, the dog alerted and a search produced several metal smoking devices with filtered burnt ends. A scale also was found under the front driver’s seat and a white rock-like substance was found in a white container under the front passenger floor mat.

— Joshua Ocel, address unknown, was cited at 6:04 a.m. Sept. 1 for speeding near Shadyside and state Route 7, after a routine traffic stop.

— Dawn Ford, address unknown was cited at 10:18 a.m. Sept. 1 for speeding on state Route 7.

— Steven Conkle, address unknown, was cited at 10:50 a.m. Sept. 1 for speeding on Campground Road.

Hancock County Sheriff

— John B. Weaver, of East Liverpool, was arrested Aug. 7 on a capias warrant.

— James R. Anslover, of Massillon, was arrested Aug. 10 for trespassing and two counts of obstruction.

— Vincent E. Boyd, of New Cumberland was arrested Aug. 10 on charges of DUI first offense and failure to control.

— Gary J. Behanna, of Newell was arrested Aug. 11 on a grand larceny charge.

— Cheryl A. Behanna, of Newell, was arrested Aug. 11 on possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

— Jessica D. Ward, of Chester, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery.

— Jason L. Brooks, of unknown, and Jason C. Darhy, of Weirton, were arrested Aug. 15 for being fugitives from justice.

— Joseph K. Jolly, of East Liverpool, was arrested Aug. 17 on charges of driving revoked and DUI first offense.

— Zjaque M. Douglas, of Weirton, was arrested Aug. 2 on a capias out of Brooke County.

— Sabrina L. Baker, of Weirton, was arrested Aug. 21 on charges of strangulation, obstructing and resisting arrest.

— David M. Loosemore, of Weirton, was arrested Aug. 27 on charges of failure to comply with home confinement.

— Kristopher J. Kester, of New Cumberland, was arrested Aug. 27 on charges of failure to report an accident and fleeing from an officer.

— Thomas E. Powell, of East Liverpool, was arrested Aug. 27 on a charge of possession with intent.

— Van K. Jones, of Massillon, was arrested Aug. 3 on charges of driving while license suspended and fleeing from an officer.