Sheriff Reports

— A deputy was dispatched at 8:59 p.m. Tuesday to the area of state Route 517, Elkrun Township for a suspicious vehicle. The immediate and surrounding areas were checked, with the vehicle not found.

— A deputy responded at 11:31 p.m. Monday to DP Fuel, state Route 7, Fairfield Township for a medical call. EMS personnel advised they could not transport the person to the hospital the person requested. A deputy spoke with a supervisor and received permission to give the person a courtesy ride to the hospital and took them.

— Neighbor issues were reported at 5:19 p.m. Sunday on Bye Road, Middleton Township. A deputy spoke to the caller and advised them how to proceed.

— An open 911 line was reported at 5:01 p.m. Sunday on Smith Road, Middleton Township, with a deputy making contact with the homeowner and learning it was an accident.

— A deputy returned a call at 3:05 p.m. Sept. 24 regarding a civil matter on Steubenville Pike Road, Center Township and advised the person how to proceed.

Salem

–Officers responded to the 300 block of Morgan Court at 12:48 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a suspicious person ringing doorbells asking for help. Officers located the person in question on North Ellsworth Avenue near the Salem Community Center and spoke with them. They were vague with details about why he was doing so and claimed to have been assaulted but this did not appear to be the case. After more details were given and the matter was investigated further it was found that he had left the residence he was staying at due to being frustrated with the person they were staying with. They were given a ride back to the residence where officers spoke with the other half and it was found that it was a misunderstanding, and it was verified that the man could stay there for the night.

–Officers responded to the 1500 block of East Third Street at 9:36 p.m. Tuesday for a reported open burning complaint. Officers checked the area and surrounding blocks but did not locate any fires.

–Officers responded to the 500 block of Bank Street at 9:21 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a possible domestic dispute. The caller advised that he had been locked out of the house. It was determined that the caller had grabbed the wrong house key to get back in, and the parties were advised to stay in their separate areas for the evening. They were also advised of the process to obtain an eviction notice.

–Officers responded to the 600 block of Ohio Avenue at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday for a reported hit-and-skip. The caller advised that their vehicle was sideswiped by a white Jeep while parked on the side of the street which then fled the scene southbound on Ohio Avenue. Officers collected information about the matter as well as pictures of the damage.

–Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday regarding a check of theirs being signed and money being withdrawn from their account without their knowledge. Officers collected information about the matter and a copy of the check and advised them to freeze their accounts, if possible, to contact their bank as soon as possible to assist with the matter. It was found that since they reside in Perry Township that the Perry Township Police Department would need to handle the matter and were contacted and advised to do so by phone.

–Officers responded to the 700 block of East State Street at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday for a report of suspicious activity. Officers located the person in question in the 100 block of Woodland Avenue. He advised that he had been in a verbal altercation with juveniles.

–Officers responded to the 300 block of Newgarden Avenue at 1:43 p.m. Tuesday for a reported noise complaint. The caller advised that it sounded like someone was possibly shooting a firearm in the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the source of the complaint.

–Officers responded to the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday for a speak with officer report. The caller had questions about housing due to being homeless and information was provided.

–Officers responded to the 2300 block of East State Street at 12:26 p.m. Tuesday for a wellness check on a person inside of a vehicle. Officers spoke with the woman who advised that she was sleeping. Officers advised them of the complaint.

–Officers responded to the 100 block of West Pershing Street and South Howard Avenue at 11:42 a.m. Tuesday for a wellness check on a city resident. Officers spoke with the person in question who advised that they were not feeling well. The man was subsequently transported to the emergency room by ambulance.

–Officers responded to the 2300 block of East State Street at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday for a report of criminal damage. The caller advised that he observed a man inside the fenced-in area in the parking lot who fled in a dark-colored truck when confronted and that they had cut a hole in the fence to gain access. An extra watch will be placed on the business in case the person returns.

–Officers responded to the 1200 block of Cedar Ridge Drive at 5:39 a.m. Tuesday for a reported assault. The caller advised that they had been involved in a physical dispute with a person known to them in the city. Officers provided them with their options for dealing with the situation.