Sheriff’s Office

— A Washingtonville woman on Boston Street reported at 7:29 p.m. Thursday that her ex-boyfriend was driving past her residence and sending her unwanted text messages from different numbers. She was advised how to obtain a protection order.

— A suspicious person was reported at 5:28 p.m. Thursday at McDonald’s, state Route 45, Center Township, where a deputy learned a man with an open container of alcohol was asking for a ride and someone gave him a ride to Lisbon.

— A deputy was dispatched at 3:32 p.m. Thursday to Thomas Market, First Street, Hanoverton, for a theft report. A warrant for theft was issued out of Columbiana County Municipal Court for a man from Carroll County.

Leetonia

— Police responded to a tavern shortly before 10 p.m. Dec. 19 for a medical emergency and the alleged victim, who owns the establishment, threatened EMS workers to get off her property or risk being sued. The woman’s employee had called as her boss was hyperventilating and had stopped breathing twice. Police witnessed her make the comment before refusing assessment or treatment.

— Officers were dispatched at 7:23 p.m. Dec. 21 to the first block of Walnut Street to investigate a 911 hangup/open line. Apparently they had been startled after a dementia sufferer let himself into their home. They offered the man a courtesy transport back to his home.

— A woman reported at 9 p.m. that her teenage son had been photographed while in the shower by an uncle. The incident occurred in Washingtonville, so the officer advised that a report would need to be filed in that jurisdiction.

— A man in the 200 block of Ridge Street reported at 5:57 p.m. Dec. 25 that he heard a loud explosion to the west of his residence. Nothing was found.

— A reckless red Ford Focus was reported at 2:56 p.m. Dec. 28 on state Route 344 coming from Salem. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

Salem

— Officers responded to West State Street at 12:10 a.m. Sunday to assist the Perry Township police and fire departments with traffic control for a hit and skip accident with injuries.

— Officers responded to the dead end of Allen Road at 10:29 p.m. Saturday to assist the Perry Township Police Department with an intoxicated man who crashed his vehicle and fled into the woods. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

— Amanda Lodge, 30, Salem, was cited for no operator’s license after her vehicle was observed running a stop sign on South Lundy Avenue at 8:29 p.m. Saturday.

— Officers responded to the 1400 block of Maple Street at 7:54 p.m. Saturday for three juveniles smoking marijuana in the park. Officers located the juveniles, confiscated and disposed of the marijuana, and all three juveniles were criminally trespassed from the parks and were picked up by a guardian.

— Officers responded to the 1800 block of East State Street at 7:12 p.m. Saturday for a report of harassment. The caller advised a vehicle with multiple juveniles inside had yelled obscenities at him and a coworker while they were leaving work. The caller attempted to get a better look at them and walked toward the vehicle and when he did, they backed out of the parking spot and fled the business eastbound. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle, and officers advised the caller to contact police if the group was seen on the property again.

— Officers responded to the 800 block of East Third Street at 5:32 p.m. Saturday for a reported reckless operator. Officers located the vehicle in questions and conducted a traffic stop. Officers spoke with the driver, advising them of the complaint, and they advised they had been looking at holiday lights.

— Officers responded to the 1700 block of Depot Road at 4:24 p.m. Saturday to assist Perry Township officers. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of North Lincoln Avenue at 3:24 p.m. Saturday for a wellness check on a woman walking in the roadway who appeared to be in distress. Officers spoke with the person who advised that she did not know where she was or what month it was. The person agreed to be transported to the hospital for evaluation and EMT transported them to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman.

— Officers responded to the 1900 block of Maple Street at 12:37 p.m. Saturday for a speak with officer report. The caller was advised of their options for dealing with the situation.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Fourth Street at 10:55 a.m. Saturday for a wellness check. The caller advised they had not seen their neighbor for an extended period of time and were concerned. Officers spoke with the resident who advised the person in question passed away in early December.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Pershing Street at 10:29 p.m. Friday for a reported juvenile problem. The caller advised that two juveniles ran away, and officers located them on East Sixth Street, and they were returned to their guardians.

— Officers responded to the 2400 block of Lexington Avenue at 7:15 p.m. Friday for a standby call. Officers remained on scene while the caller gathered some of their personal belongings from her home as she has had recent issues with her mothers who also resides at the residence. The caller gathered her items and was able to leave the residence with little issue. Both parties were advised that the caller does still reside at the residence until they are either evicted or voluntarily moves out.

— Officers responded to the 2500 block of Bentley Drive at 7:07 p.m. Friday to speak with the caller regarding two tenants engaging in sexual conduct. According to the caller an internal investigation was started and both adult parties consented to the contact, after a staff member caught them together in a room. The caller wanted the incident documented if any further issues occurred.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of West State Street at 6:08 p.m. Friday to assist the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Officers stood by until no longer needed and $180 cash was seized as evidence.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Fourth Street at 5 p.m. Friday for a reported dispute. The person in question advised that it was only verbal in nature and that he lived at the residence and the caller advised the same and asked how they could have the person removed. Officers advised that she would have to have the person evicted.

— Officers responded to the 1500 block of Southeast Boulevard at 4:28 p.m. Friday for a medical call. Officers stood by and assisted until no longer needed.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of North Lundy Avenue at 2:41 p.m. Friday for a reported theft. The caller advised that sometime during the night the toolbox had been stolen from his truck, and that it had to have been at least two people since the toolbox was very heavy and filled with mechanical tools. He was able to provide officers with a list of tools that were inside the box and officers advised a report would be made.

— Joseph Price Jr., 84, Salem, was cited for failure to yield after his vehicle on East State Street pulled out of a private drive causing it to be struck by a vehicle driven east by Franklin Zacharian at 7:50 a.m. Friday. No injuries were reported.