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Sheriff’s Office — Deputies were dispatched at 7:53 p.m. Thursday to Gamble Road at Sell Road, Center Township, for a person sitting in the middle of the roadway. A deputy made contact with the woman who was walking westbound on Sell Road and gave her a courtesy transport to her residence on Sell Road, Center Township. — A woman on Howell Road, Unity Township reported at 5:28 p.m. Thursday that she mailed a check for $80 through the mail on May 7, 2025 and on Sept. 17, 2026, the check was cashed for $370. — Jackson Township Police Department in Mahoning County called at ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A woman on Brown Street, Center Township, reported at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday that another woman from Salem Alliance Road, Salem pulled into her driveway with her vehicle and was sitting there, then left, with the incident caught on video. A deputy spoke to the other woman and told her not to go on the property, per the Center Township woman. — A deputy was dispatched at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday to Harvey Avenue, Center Township, for an unruly juvenile report. The report was sent to Columbiana County Children Services. — Deputies responded to an address on ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A woman on Georgetown Road, Knox Township reported at 10:16 p.m. Saturday that her neighbor on Homeworth Road was yelling at her and her dogs when she was outside on her property. — A man on Forbes Road, Madison Township reported at 9:35 p.m. Saturday that the skirting on his mobile home was damaged. — A man on state Route 45, Center Township called at 7:27 p.m. Saturday to report multiple items inside his residence have been moved around, possibly by the home health aide. — A man on Carmel Achor Road, Middleton Township reported at 4:26 p.m. Saturday ...

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Sheriff’s Office — An Elkrun Township resident on Riffle Road reported a theft at 10:24 p.m. Sunday, but when a deputy called, he was told the item stolen was returned. The resident did not want to pursue charges. — A domestic dispute was reported at 8:53 p.m. Sunday on Hartley Road, Knox Township. A deputy spoke to both parties after responding, with one party advising she was leaving for the night as soon as she grabbed her belongings. The deputy stood by while the belongings were gathered, then both parties separated. Leetonia – An officer responded to a business in the ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A spokesman for B & S Carryout, state Route 39, Washington Township, reported at 3:27 p.m. Saturday that a man came into the store and bought one lottery ticket, then showed the cashier pictures of girls from inside his wallet and left in a vehicle. — At 9:05 p.m. Friday, a deputy assisted a Washingtonville woman who had run out of gas in the 8500 block of state Route 14, Green Township, giving her a courtesy transport to and from Murphy USA gas station, Salem. — A woman on Mountz Road, Knox Township reported at 8:56 p.m. Friday that she had napkin rings ...

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Leetonia – Richard Elrod, no age or address listed, was charged with theft after officers at 6:49 p.m. Sept. 14 observed him enter a Hazel Street business knowing him to routinely steal merchandise due to having being previously employed there and knowing the security camera placement. Elrod was found in possession of a concealed candy bar. Salem — Officers assisted EMT secure a potentially unsafe scene in the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 1:31 a.m. Saturday. Officers assisted medical personnel and the patient was transported to the hospital fur further evaluation. — ...