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-- Officers responded to the 500 block of Continental Drive at 4:58 a.m. Tuesday for a wellness check. The caller advised that his separated wife had texted him saying "she was done." Officers attempted to contact the woman who did not answer.
-- Officers responded to the 500 block of Ohio Avenue at 11:41 p.m. Monday for a reported domestic dispute. Officers were advised that an intoxicated man was having issues with other individuals at the residence. Officers spoke to all parties involved and advised them to remain separated for the night.
-- Officers responded to the area of North Lincoln Avenue and East Fourth Street at 10:06 p.m. Monday for a reported water line break. Officers advised dispatch to contact the water department.
-- Officers responded to the 200 block of Lexington Avenue at 9:28 p.m. Monday for a trespass report. Officers spoke with the caller who advised that a man keeps coming up to his residence, requesting a PlayStation5 that he had bought off Facebook. The caller advised the man he was not selling a PlayStation5 and somebody had given him false information. Officers then spoke with the man in question, advising him not to return to the property and to contact Perry Township officers.
-- Officers responded to the area of North Lincoln Avenue and Parkview Drive at 8:31 p.m. Monday to assist Perry Township officers with a traffic stop. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
-- Officers responded to the 600 block of Franklin Avenue at 6:50 p.m. Monday to assist the Columbiana County Drug Enforcement Task Force with a search warrant. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
-- Officers in the 200 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 6:15 p.m. Monday observed a vehicle being driven north by a man known to officers not to be a valid driver. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, with contraband recovered and charges pending. The driver, Chase Perkins, 25, was cited for driving under suspension.
-- Officers responded to the 700 block of East Third Street at 2:58 p.m. Monday for a reported burglary in progress. The interior of the residence was checked for a burglar by officers and K-9 Simon.
-- A woman reported on station at 7:12 p.m. Sunday she was visiting her daughter when the father struck her arm during an argument, causing a bruise. The matter is under investigation.
-- An officer responded to a 2400 block East State Street business at 5:34 p.m. Sunday in reference to a woman who place multiple items into a reusable bag then made a purchase of lottery tickets, leaving the store without paying for the other items. When contacted, the woman claimed to be having medical emergency. She was ultimately transported by medical personnel to the Salem hospital, with theft charges pending.
-- Tod Raymond Brink, 18, Salem, was cited for assured clear distance ahead following a two-vehicle crash on Franklin Avenue at South Lincoln Avenue at 3:13 p.m. Sunday in which he was westbound and failed to stop for traffic, striking the rear of a vehicle driven by Melissa Ray Brink, 43, Salem. No injuries were reported.
-- Officers responded to the 1500 block of Cleveland Street at 7:16 p.m. Saturday after the resident reported hearing someone inside her home knocking on the walls when she returned home. Officers along with a K9 searched the home and found no one inside.
-- A Franklin Avenue resident reported at 2:23 p.m. Saturday someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and taken a loaded firearm from underneath the front driver side seat.
-- An officer responded to the 600 block of East Fourth Street at 1:50 p.m. Saturday where a complainant reported having a protection order against someone who lives in the same apartment building who was working on a vehicle next to him in violation of the protection order. The matter was sent to the county prosecutor's office for review.
-- An officer responded to the 700 block of East Third Street at 12:27 p.m. Saturday in reference to two suspicious vehicles parked at a closed school. The officer contacted the owner of the vehicles who lives nearby who said they had parked the vehicles at the school to free up space in their driveway for expected visitors. They were advised of the complaint and moved the vehicles back to their driveway.
Perry Township
-- Officers on patrol in the 500 block of Snyder Road at 2:29 a.m. Monday located a suspicious vehicle in a nearby business parking lot. Officers spoke with two individuals and advised them to leave the premises and that officers would contact the property owner in regard to possible trespassing charges.
-- Officers responded to the 100 block of Prospect Street at 10:24 p.m. Sunday for a report of a suspicious person. Officers were unable to locate anyone when they arrived.
-- Officers responded to the 1800 block of Depot Road at 10:28 p.m. Sunday for a report of a possible vehicle theft. Officers spoke with the homeowner who advised that he heard his vehicle horn going off and went outside to find a man in his vehicle. Officers were able to locate Phillip Cline, 50, Salem, adjacent to the residence in another vehicle. It was discovered that Cline had an active warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody and transported to the Columbiana County Jail, Charges are pending an investigation into the vehicle theft.
-- Officers stopped in the 1800 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 12:54 a.m. Saturday for a report of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked next to a gas pump for several hours. Officers spoke with the driver who advised that they had lost their wallet and were having issues with their blood sugar. The driver advised he was okay prior to leaving.
-- Officers responded to the 1000 block of Georgetown Road at 9:15 p.m. Friday for a report of a possible domestic dispute. Officers spoke with the caller who advised her friend's son was screaming and breaking things. After speaking with all parties involved, officers concluded the matter was just a verbal altercation and nothing physical had taken place. The son made arrangements to leave for the night.
-- Officers responded to state Route 344 at 5:11 p.m. Friday for a report of a possible juvenile walking on the road. Officers spoke with the woman in question, who was not a juvenile and was just walking to a friend's house.
-- Officers responded to the 1300 block of Southridge Drive at 6:20 p.m. Thursday to assist with a medical call. Officers stood by until no longer needed.
-- Marland Billiter, 51, Salem, was cited for assured clear distance ahead after their westbound vehicle on state Route 14 struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Mary Dutton, 57, Girard, at 5:06 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported.
-- Officers responded to the 1200 block of Elberon Avenue at 2:39 p.m. Thursday for a reported civil issue. The caller advised that his ex-girlfriend had some of his belongings in her house and was refusing to give them back. Officers spoke with the ex who denied having any of his belongings. Officers advised both parties that it was a civil matter and to contact their attorneys.
-- Officers responded to the 2200 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 1:44 a.m. Thursday for a report of a suspicious person. Officers were unable to locate the individual in question.
-- Officers responded to the area of U.S. Route 62 near Country Club Lane at 9:40 p.m. Dec. 6 for a report of a vehicle traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour toward the township. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate any vehicles matching the description.
-- Officers responded to the 300 block of Lake Avenue at 7:21 p.m. Dec. 5 for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers spoke with the owner of the vehicle who advised he was a private contractor working on the house across from the caller's. Officers spoke with the homeowner.
-- Officers responded to the area of Franklin Avenue and Broadway Avenue at 9:21 p.m. Dec. 4 to assist Salem police with a report of a physical altercation. Officers assisted until no longer needed.
-- Officers responded to the area of North Lincoln Avenue at 6:04 p.m. Dec. 3 to assist Salem officers in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-skip. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
-- Officers responded to the area of Parkview Drive and North Lincoln Avenue at 5:14 p.m. Dec. 3 for reports of a tree in the roadway. Officers and the fire department cleared the tree from the roadway.
-- Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 3:10 p.m. Dec. 3 who has continually reported someone knocking on the door of their residence in the 1300 block of Johnson Avenue late at night. The person advised the actions may escalate to more than knocking on the door. Officers took the report.
-- Officers responded to the 1200 block of West State Street at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 for a civil matter. The callers advised that her and her husband were separating and he wouldn't let her take items from the residence. Officers advised both parties that the matter was a civil issue and they should contact their attorney for advice.