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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. — ...

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Highway Patrol — A hit/skip was reported at 9:10 a.m. Sept. 17 in Fairfield Township when the side mirror on an eastbound vehicle driven by Derrin D. Weaver, 51, Winona Road, Salem, on state Route 558 was struck by the side mirror of a westbound truck which continued from the scene. No injury was reported. — A 16-year-old Wellsville girl was cited for reasonable control after losing control of her southbound vehicle which traveled off of the left state of state Route 164 in Wayne Township and struck a ditch at 10:17 p.m. Sept. 16. No injury was reported. — A semi truck ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 9:06 p.m. Wednesday to Rose Drive, Center Township for a person having mental health issues and leaving the residence walking. While en route, dispatch advised the deputy that the person was with a family member at Dollar General. At Dollar General, the deputy spoke with the family member and person who were on their way back to the residence. The deputy followed them to the residence, per the family member, then left. — A woman on Center Avenue, Center Township, reported at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday that she applied for a loan on ...

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Sheriff’s Office — A property dispute was reported at 6:46 p.m. Sunday at a property on Y & O Road, Madison Township. A deputy spoke with both parties involved and advised them how to proceed. — A man on West Main Street, Washingtonville reported at 7:03 p.m. Saturday that his 10-year-old daughter was being unruly and locked him out of the residence. Upon arrival, a deputy spoke with the juvenile and she was advised she needs to follow her father’s rules. — A deputy was dispatched at 11:42 p.m. Friday to Hartley Road, Knox Township for a domestic violence report. All ...