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Sheriff’s Office

— A deputy returned a call at 9:03 p.m. Sunday regarding a scam on Hillcrest Road, Yellow Creek Township, but was unable to reach the person after two attempts and was sent to a voicemail that was not set up.

— Suspicious activity was reported at 8:43 p.m. Sept. 10 in the area of the Columbiana County Airport on County Airport Road, Madison Township, where a person shined a laser at an airplane. Nobody was found.

— A deputy responded to Hellbender Bluff Park, Madison Township, for a call of suspicious activity at 7:43 p.m. Sept. 10, but found nothing out of the ordinary.

Salem

— Officers responded to the 2100 block of Monroe Street at 8:48 a.m. Monday for a wellness check. The caller advised that the person in question had not been seen in about a week and mail was piling up. Officers observed a large number of packages by the door and checked with the local hospital to confirm the resident was not there. Officers checked the interior of the apartment with nobody located and the apartment was secured before officers left.

— Officers responded to the 1800 block of Maple Street at 4:09 a.m. Monday for a reported domestic dispute. Officers were advised that the dispute had started due to the other parties’ Facebook account being logged into the caller’s phone and the caller not allowing them to sign out. Both parties separated and the account was logged out.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Pershing Street at 2:09 a.m. Monday for a report of suspicious activity. The caller advised that he saw a juvenile hiding under an air conditioning unit. Officers searched the unit and the surrounding area but were unable to locate the juvenile.

— Officers responded to the 2800 block of East State Street at 11:15 p.m. Sunday for a wellness check. The caller advised that he had been left at the gas station by his friend earlier in the day and his wallet was left in the car, and that he was unable to contact the friend or get a ride back home to Lisbon. Officers attempted to contact the friend and gave the caller a ride to the police department.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of West Wilson Street at 10:38 p.m. Sunday for a report of an intoxicated person who was allegedly behind the wheel of a vehicle. When officers arrived the person, whose name was not listed, was out of the vehicle and was found to have an active warrant out of Columbiana County and was taken into custody and transported to the Columbiana County Jail.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of West Seventh Street at 8:40 p.m. Sunday for a reported dispute. One of the parties had left prior to officers’ arrival and the other half advised that they had just had an argument.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of Walnut Street at 7:20 p.m. Sunday for a reported neighbor dispute. The caller advised that a person was on his porch yelling at him and trying to get him to fight. Officers spoke with both parties and advised them to stay away from each other.

— Officers spoke to a person at the police department regarding a neighbor issue at 6:43 p.m. Sunday. The person advised their neighbor is always playing music very loud. Officers advised her to call in when he is playing the music. She was also advised of the noise ordinance.

— Officers responded to the 1400 block of Ridgewood Drive at 3:18 p.m. Sunday for a wellness check. The caller advised that they believed the man in question was having mental issues. Officers spoke with the man who advised that he’d had anxiety attack but was fine now and did not need any further assistance.

— Officers responded to the 1400 block of Shady Lane at 2:45 p.m. Sunday for a report of mail theft. The caller advised that a silver vehicle pulled up next to the mailbox and took something out of the mailbox. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of West Seventh Street at 1:09 p.m. Sunday for a report of a stolen debit card. The caller advised that while he was incarcerated an ex-girlfriend obtained a debit card and spent over $1,600 without permission. A witness advised the officer that they had seen the woman in possession of the card and using it and officers obtained statements from the witness. The woman left the area prior to officers’ arrival, and the incident will be forwarded to the Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

— Officers responded to the area of South Lincoln Avenue at 12:57 p.m. Sunday for a report of a man running in and out of traffic. Officers checked the area and surrounding streets but were unable to locate the man.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of East Second Street at 11:49 a.m. Sunday for a reported dog at large. Officers observed a broken chain on the dog’s caller, but no owner could be identified on the scene. The caller volunteered to care for the dog until the owner was located. A short time later the humane agent located the owner and the dog was returned.

— Officers responded to the area of North Ellsworth Avenue and East Ninth Street at 11:38 a.m. Sunday for a report of a loose dog. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the dog. The caller called back a short time later and advised the dog was recovered by its owner.

— Officers responded to the 1800 block of East State Street at 9:48 a.m. Sunday for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and observed a man and woman sleeping in the vehicle. Officers spoke with both parties who advised that they were just passing through and were tired, so they pulled into the parking lot to sleep. The man and woman were advised of the complaint and were asked to leave by the manager of the business.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Fourth Street at 3:58 a.m. Sunday for a reported suspicious person. The caller advised that a man was crouching under a vehicle. Officers learned that the person was working on his wife’s vehicle.

— Officers responded to the area of East Pershing Street and Ohio Avenue at 2:46 a.m. Sunday for a report of suspicious activity. The caller advised that he observed a man on a scooter following a woman that was walking home. Officers spoke with the woman who advised that she was okay “but was very creeped out” and officers advised her to call the station if she saw the man again.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of East Fourth Street at 2:10 a.m. Saturday for a warrant check. Officers spoke with the woman in question, Jessica Mitchell, 34, Salem, taking her into custody for the outstanding warrant and transported them to the Columbiana County Jail.

— Officers on patrol in the 600 block of Franklin Avenue at 1:09 a.m. Saturday stopped a man who was observed to be intoxicated and stumbling down the sidewalk. Officers attempted to gather his information multiple times to get him a ride home, but he ignored officers’ requests and argued. The man, Les Crowe, 52, Salem, was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and obstructing official business and he was transported to the police department for processing and later transported them to the Columbiana County Jail.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of Park Avenue at 12:56 a.m. Sunday for a warrant check. Officers were unable to contact them.

— Officers responded to the 1600 block of Shady Lane at 8:31 p.m. Saturday for a speak with officer report. The caller advised that while she was at the store she was hit by a loaf of bread. Officers spoke with the caller and advised that she was not injured and just wanted a report. She was advised that a report would be on file.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 8:25 p.m. Saturday for a reported suspicious vehicle. It was reported that a black truck had been parked in a parking lot near the caller’s residence for some time and that a few people were sitting inside. Officers spoke with the occupants of the vehicle and learned that they were waiting on a friend who was at a nearby residence.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of Aetna Street at 8:11 p.m. Saturday for a warrant check. Officers spoke with the man, Todd Dean, 45, Salem, and placed him in custody for an active warrant out of Columbiana County.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of Franklin Avenue at 7:35 p.m. Saturday for a wellness check. The caller advised that the juvenile missed a couple days of school. Officers spoke with the juvenile and mother and were advised that everything at home is okay.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of Newgarden Avenue at 6:24 p.m. Saturday for a reported dispute. Everything was found to be okay and there was no dispute.

— Officers responded to the area of South Lincoln Avenue and Snyder Road at 6:18 p.m. Saturday to assist Perry Township officers with a medical call. The caller advised that there were accidental injuries to two juveniles. Officers stood by until Perry Township arrived.

— Officers responded to the 2500 block of Bentley Drive at 4:57 p.m. Saturday for a speak with officer report. The caller advised that there has been three separate incidents involving one of their employees. None of the incidents were criminal in nature and the employee was placed on administrative suspension until the investigation is concluded.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of Arch Street at 4:39 p.m. Saturday for an ambulance call. Officers located a deceased man and EMT and the fire department responded and contacted the coroner and funeral home. The funeral home responded and transported the deceased.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of Newgarden Avenue at 4:12 p.m. Saturday to speak with a woman regarding a person yelling obscenities at her. The woman advised that a man unknown to her was driving and yelled comments of a threatening manner, and that she wanted officers to be aware of the incident.

— Officers on patrol in the area of North Lincoln Avenue and East 11th Street at 12:41 p.m. Saturday were flagged down by a motorist requesting assistance in locating a family campground which was outside the city. They were provided with directions to reach their destination.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Fourth Street at 11:37 a.m. Saturday for a wellness check. The caller advised that a woman was talking with them and made a comment about wanting to harm themselves. Officers spoke with the woman who advised they were fine and just upset about a financial situation.

— Officers responded to the area of Benton Road at 10:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of a person walking in the roadway. Officers located the individual near East State Street, but they were no longer in the roadway. Officers advised them of the complaint and requested they stay out of the roadway to avoid placing themselves in danger of being struck by a vehicle. They were also assisted with transportation to the 400 block of South Lundy.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of Vine Avenue at 10:03 a.m. Saturday to deliver a message from another agency. Officers were unable to contact the person in question.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of West Seventh Street at 6:44 a.m. Saturday for a report of a stolen bicycle. The caller advised that two bikes were locked together in the front yard, but the lock had been broken, and one was missing.

— Officers on patrol found three people in Centennial Park after hours at 2:24 a.m. Saturday and advised them of the park’s hours and to leave.

— Officers responded to the area of Centennial Park at 10:47 p.m. Friday for a reported suspicious person. Officers spoke with two people walking their dogs in the parks after hours and advised them of the park’s hours of operation.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of Newgarden Avenue at 10:21 p.m. Friday for a fireworks complaint. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone shooting off fireworks.

— Officers spoke with a person at the police department at 10:12 p.m. Friday who advised that their ex-boyfriend had locked them out of their house. Officers spoke with the male half, advising them of the eviction process and the caller returned to the residence.

— Officers on patrol in the area of Rose Avenue and East Fifth Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday for a report of a man with an active warrant. Officers spoke with the man, Andrew Welsh, 36, Salem, confirming the warrant and took Welsh into custody and transported him to the Columbiana County Jail.

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