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-- Officers responded to the 500 block of Walnut Street at 8:09 p.m. Tuesday for a reported dispute. It was advised that the caller's ex-girlfriend was driving up and down the street giving him and his children problems. When officers arrived, the woman was already gone, and officers were given a description of her vehicle. Officers advised they would check the area for her and her vehicle, and to contact officers if she returned.
-- Officers responded to the 100 block of Penn Avenue at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a suspicious man. An employee heard from a fourth party regarding a man looking at the vehicles. No one could give a description of the man or where the actual complaint came from.
-- Officers responded to the 900 block of Morris Avenue at 6 p.m. Tuesday for a neighbor dispute. The caller advised that the neighbor's volleyball net was on her fence. Officers spoke with the neighbor who showed officers a property survey that showed a large portion of the fence was actually on their property. Officers advised the caller she could get her own survey done if she wanted to, and advised both parties that it was a civil matter and nothing criminal had occurred at that time. Both advised they understood.
-- Officers responded to the 900 block of West Wilson Street at 5:58 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a man and woman arguing inside of a vehicle while driving. Officers spoke with both parties who advised they were not arguing with one another, just that the man's voice was raised due to him hearing about how much it would be to fix his car.
-- Officers responded to Walmart at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shoplifting incident. Officers spoke with the person in question and reviewed a video of the incident. A charge via summons will be issued for the incident.
-- Officers spoke to a man at the police department at 2:01 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a stolen bike. The man advised he had left his bike in the 400 block of Reilly Avenue the previous weekend and now it was gone. He advised the bike is an old-style red ten speed. No serial numbers or info on the bike was given.
-- Mark Lamancusa, Salem, was cited for assured clear distance ahead after his vehicle on South Lincoln Avenue failed to stop at a red light, striking the rear of a vehicle driven by Charles Moore, Salem, causing it to strike the rear of another vehicle at 11:24 a.m. Tuesday.
-- Officers responded to the 2500 block of Bentley Drive at 10:36 a.m. Tuesday for a report of phone harassment. The caller advised that a couple of unknown numbers were calling and pranking them while they were working. Both were advised to block both numbers and to contact the department if the problem continues.
-- Officers spoke to a man by phone at 1:02 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a woman using his PayPal to send herself $150. Officers advised a report would be made.
-- Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of West State Street and Georgetown Road at 10:09 p.m. Monday for having only one headlight. During the stop the passenger, Brigit Young, 54, Salem, was found to have an active warrant out of Columbiana County. Officers took Young into custody and transported her to the Columbiana County Jail.
-- Officers responded to the 100 block of Brooklyn Avenue at 10:35 p.m. Monday for a barking dog complaint. Two dogs had reportedly been continuously barking out the open front window. The residents were not home, so dispatch public serviced the owner, advising them of the situation.
-- Officers spoke to a man by phone at 7:22 p.m. Monday in reference to him allegedly being abducted in the area of the library and Memorial Building. The man advised that he was forced into an older blue Honda Accord by three men and beaten by them at around 4:30 p.m. that day before he managed to escape from the vehicle in Sebring and go to the Alliance hospital for treatment of his injuries and contact officers. Officers responded to the library, speaking with the director and viewing surveillance footage, but were unable to observe anything on film that corroborated the man's report. Further investigation is pending.
-- Officers responded to the 1000 block of Cleveland Street at 7:19 p.m. Monday for a reported juvenile problem. The caller advised that a group of juveniles were in their yard and refused to leave. Officers spoke with the juveniles and advised them not to return.
-- Officers responded to the area of East State Street at South Lincoln Avenue at 6:40 p.m. Monday for a report of a traffic signal not working. Officers saw the light go through two cycles without issue.
-- Officers responded to the 100 block of north Madison Avenue at 4:48 p.m. Monday for a reported scam. Officers found the caller had taken no action and advised them to block the account.
-- Officers spoke with a man by phone at 4:37 p.m. Monday about a civil issue, advising him of his options for dealing with the matter.
-- Officers took a report involving juveniles in the 100 block of West Pershing Street at 3:32 p.m. Monday. Officers attempted to locate the juvenile in question but were unsuccessful.
-- Officers responded to the 200 block of South Broadway Avenue at 11:56 a.m. Monday to assist in removing a handcuff after a child was playing and got it stuck on his ankle.
-- Officers responded with the fire department to the 600 block of South Ellsworth Avenue at 11:11 a.m. Monday for a structure fire and closed several roadways. Officers stood by until no longer needed.
-- Officers responded with the fire department to the 800 block of South Lundy Avenue at 10:44 a.m. Monday for a medical call. The person was evaluated and transported by EMT.