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Police

Liverpool Township

— Christopher Valentine (age and address not provided) was issued a mandatory court date for suspended license and expired tags and a citation for his exhaust following a Sept. 27 traffic stop on Anderson Boulevard.

— Gavin Brown (age and address not provided) who was issued a warning for a loud exhaust and citations for no turn signal within 100 feet of a turn and no license was told by an officer he could have someone with a valid license come pick up his vehicle following a Sept. 28 traffic stop on Rubicon Street. The car was released to a valid driver.

Wellsville

— CMHA filed a report against a resident in the Independence Square Apartments after security footage revealed the resident who called to complain about an outdoor radon pipe leaking had taken a branch and struck the pipe multiple times until a hole appeared in the pipe. (Report does not say if charges were filed)

East Liverpool

— An officer marked a vehicle that was parked in a two-hour parking zone on Market Street, for observation on Sept. 24. When the officer returned to check on the vehicle it was gone.

— A female came to the police department on Sept. 24 to report a possible domestic violence incident at a Cadmus Street residence. Officers spoke with both parties involved. Officers did not see any signs of physical violence. Both parties inquired about how to get a restraining order against the other one.

— An officer was advised by the police captain that he had received a parking complaint regarding a vehicle on Market Street parked in a two-hour zone and had marked the vehicle for observation. The officer checked the vehicle over two hours later issued a citation for extended parking.

— An officer checked the area of Center Street on Sept. 24 for a dirt bike a complaint was called in on and was unable to locate it.

— Officers arrived at a Dresden Avenue business for an alarm on Sept. 24 and spoke with a worker who told them she was unsure why the alarm was going off.

— Officers checked a 6th Street building with an alarm going off on Sept. 24 and found the building to be secure.

— Officers checked the area of N. Shadylane for a person reported to be knocking on doors but found no one.

— Officers searched an E 5th Street house on Sept. 24 for intruders reported to be in there by a resident, but found no one there.

— Officers questioned a customer at Giant Eagle about how he came into possession of a counterfeit $100 bill after it was reported by a Giant Eagle employee on Sept. 24.

St. Clair Township

— Officers checked state Route 11 south on Sept. 24 for a branch reported in the roadway and removed it.

— A driver was issued a verbal warning for no visible license plate light following a Sept. 24 traffic stop on St. Clair Avenue. The driver told the officer he just got the car and working on finding and fixing the odd and end items wrong with it.

— A driver was given a verbal warning for being observed driving through the closed portion of Calcutta Smith Ferry Road during a Sept. 24 traffic stop on East Liverpool Road.

— A driver was issued a verbal warning for driving over the fog line on state Route 170 during a Sept. 24 traffic stop.

Salem

— Kenton James Knight, Buckey Avenue, Salem, was cited for improper backing following a two-vehicle crash at North Ellsworth Avenue and East 12th Street at 3:44 p.m. Thursday in which he was stopped at the stop sign and attempted to back up so a bus could turn, striking the vehicle behind him driven by Shanleigh Luck, Southeast Boulevard, Salem. No injuries were reported.

— Officers on patrol in the 100 block of West State Street at 3:10 p.m. Thursday observed a driver commit a traffic violation. Officers conducted a traffic stop and a K-9 officer indicated the odor of narcotics, although no contraband was found. The driver was given a written warning for the traffic violation.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of West State Street at 12:23 p.m. Thursday to assist the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force with taking a person into custody for engaging in prostitution. The person was taken into custody and officers seized $$120 in cash as evidence.

–Officers responded to the area of North Union Avenue and East State Street at 7:32 a.m. Thursday in reference to a loose dog that was preventing a pedestrian from walking on a sidewalk. An officer and passing motorist distracted the dog so the pedestrian could continue on their way, but the officer was unable to coax the dog into the cruiser before it ran away. The dog’s caretaker had reported the dog had jumped the fence in the 1200 block of East Pershing Street earlier in the morning, so officers were able to contact the owner to collect the dog. The caretaker was given a warning for dog at large and advised to make adjustments at the home to prevent the dog from getting loose.

— Officers responded to the 1200 block of Cedar Ridge Drive at 7:08 a.m. Thursday in reference to a dispute between roommates and found one of them moving out. Officers said they could not stand by while items were removed from the residence, but advised the individuals to call police if any more disputes happen.

— Brandon L. Phillips, Salem Alliance Road, Salem, was arrested on an active warrant out of Columbiana County for a probation violation after officers on patrol in the 600 block of East Third Street at 11:16 p.m. Wednesday saw him walking with another person acting suspicious.

–Officers responded to the 1000 block of West Perry Street at 5:10 p.m. Monday for a report of theft. The caller advised that a home health care worker is possibly stealing cash for her elderly mother. Officers obtained all necessary information. The matter is under investigation.

–Officers on patrol in the 2800 block of East State Street at 4:45 p.m. were flagged down by a woman who advised there was a man with a sign begging for money on Cunningham Road. Officers located the man and advised him that soliciting is not permitted in the city.

–Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 4:36 p.m. who advised that a person living in the city has been making unauthorized transactions through a family member’s account. Information was gathered. The matter is under investigation.

–Officers responded to the 300 block of East Third Street at 3:34 p.m. Monday for a reported dog at large. The caller advised that while their children were getting off the bus two dogs ran off a porch and charged them. No bite occurred and the owner advised that the dogs had gotten loose accidentally. The owner was advised to have the dogs on leash at all times while outside.

–Officers responded to the 500 block of Bank Street at 3:17 p.m. Monday for a report of an intoxicated man yelling and laying in the street. Officers spoke with the man, who was upset and arguing with his girlfriend and advised that he had a ride coming and just wanted to leave. Officers asked the man if he needed any medical attention, which he refused, and left with his ride.

–Officers responded to the 1700 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 2:54 p.m. for a reported hit and skip. Officers collected information and the matter is under investigation.

–Officers on patrol in the 200 block of West Fifth Street at 2:14 p.m. Monday were advised that a dog had been barking non-stop. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the dog.

–Officers responded to the 400 block of Continental Drive at 10:41 a.m. Monday for a medical call. The person in question had left the area prior to the arrival of emergency personnel but was located walking nearby and transported to the Salem Regional Medical Center by EMT.

–Officers responded to the 700 block of West Wilson Street at 10:05 a.m. Monday to deliver a message for the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office. Officers were unable to contact the person in question.

–Officers responded to the 1200 block of East Pershing Street at 7:59 a.m. Monday for a report of a sick raccoon. The animal was put down and a bystander advised to dispose of the carcass.

–Officers responded to the 900 block of East State Street at 6:30 a.m. Monday for a wellness check. Officers were advised a man had entered the gas station stating he was lost. Officers were able to contact the man’s family to take them home.

–Officers responded to the 400 block of East State Street at 2:26 a.m. Monday for a report of suspicious activity. Officers spoke with two people rummaging through the dumpster behind a business and instructed them to clean up the area not to return.

–Officers responded to the area of Southeast Boulevard and Franklin Avenue at 9:10 p.m. Sunday for a wellness check. Officers spoke with the woman who advised that they were having a medical issue and on her way to the hospital when her truck stalled at the stop sign. Officers spoke with a family member of the woman to come pick her up and drive her to the hospital and the vehicle was privately towed.

–Officers responded to the area of Highland Avenue at 6:56 p.m. Sunday for an unknown disturbance. It was advised that several people were in the area cursing at one another and appeared to be about to fight. Officers spoke with a few people in the area who advised that they had not seen nor heard any of what was described going on.

–Officers responded to the 900 block of West State Street at 4:23 a.m. Sunday for a report of criminal trespass. The caller advised that they were having issues with past employees and wanted them trespassed. Officers contacted the individuals in question and advised them of the trespass notice.

–Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 1:25 p.m. Sunday regarding unwanted messages from a known woman on Facebook. The person advised they had blocked the woman but wanted the incident documented.

–Officers attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle without its headlights off on Third Street at 5:02 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle failed to stop and fled northbound on North Ellsworth Avenue before turning onto East Ninth Street and taking a footbridge eastbound through Waterworth Memorial Park. Officers swept the area and attempted to locate the person but were unable. Officers will be investigating further, and charges will be filed accordingly.

–Officers responded to the 100 block of North Lincoln Avenue at 11:01 p.m. Saturday for a reported reckless operator that was allegedly speeding and crossing over marked lanes. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and found the driver had no signs of impairment and was driving quickly for a medical emergency involving another person. Officers advised them to drive safely despite the circumstances.

–Officers on patrol in the area of Rose Avenue and East Fourth Street at 2:34 a.m. Wednesday for a reported suspicious vehicle. Officers spoke with the occupants, an 18-year-old who advised they were waiting for a friend to come out of a nearby residence, and two juveniles who were subsequently taken into custody for a curfew violation and transported to the police department. Their parents were contacted and picked them up.

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