Sheriff’s Office

— A deputy was dispatched at 9:28 p.m. Sunday to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a reckless driver on Salem Grange Road, Salem Township. The deputy located the vehicle in the parking lot of Phillips Christian Church off Salem Grange Road. The driver and trooper made contact with the driver, who said they were tired and pulled off to sleep. The driver did not appear to show any indicators of being under the influence and the trooper and deputy left.

— A noise complaint was reported at 6:38 p.m. Sunday to Mattix Road, Center Township, with a deputy responding and finding nothing.

— A suspicious vehicle was reported at 6:31 p.m. Sunday on Wayne Bridge Road, Wayne Township. A deputy spotted the vehicle, approached and found it unoccupied and as close to the shoulder as possible. The vehicle had no indication of a recent accident.

— Two bulls were reported in the roadway in the area of state Route 45, Madison Township, at 6 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, a deputy searched on state Route 45 and other side roads near where the suspected bulls were reported, but found no bulls.

— Deputies were dispatched at 3:59 a.m. Sunday to Pine Hollow Road, Elkrun Township for a noise complaint, with the caller advising there was a vehicle off-roading and stuck and the revving of the engine caused the caller to wake up. Deputies searched the area, but didn’t find the vehicle.

— A caller at 3:38 a.m. Sunday reported that his recently filled prescription was stolen inside his residence. He wanted a report on file so he could refill his prescription.

— Deputies were dispatched at 3:19 a.m. Sunday to a shooting complaint on North Pleasant Drive, Unity Township. East Palestine Police searched the area and did not find anything suspicious. Deputies spoke to the caller and gathered information, but found nothing during a search of the surrounding area.

— Deputies were dispatched at 1:42 a.m. Sunday to East Liverpool Road, Madison Township, regarding a trespass complaint. Upon arrival, a deputy spoke to the unwanted male, who had gotten misinformed. He left the property without incident. The deputy then spoke to the homeowner and left.

— A noise complaint was reported at 12:26 a.m. Sunday in the area of Hammond School Road, Madison Township. Deputies made contact with the homeowner and issued a warning to keep any noise down.

— An alarm was reported at 12:15 a.m. Sunday at the American Legion, Y & O Road, Madison Township. The building was found secure from ground level.

— Deputies were dispatched at 12:03 a.m. Saturday to Adams Road, Middleton Township, regarding a medical call. The homeowner wasn’t aware and advised she rents out the basement, then entry was made to the basement and contact made with the caller. EMS North Star arrived on scene and assessed the patient, who signed a refusal for medical treatment.

— Deputies responded at 2:01 Saturday to an assault that reportedly took place on Steubenville Pike Road, Lisbon, meeting with the reported victims at Steubenville Pike and Mattix roads where written statements and photographs of physical injures were taken and damage to a vehicle. Deputies charged Shane Murphy, 19, Steubenville Pike Road, Lisbon, with fifth-degree felony vandalism and two counts of misdemeanor assault for the incident and took him to jail.

— Robert Reckner, 44, Grant Street, Lisbon, was taken into custody after fleeing the scene of a traffic stop on South Street, Lisbon at 10:48 p.m. Friday. He appeared Monday in Columbiana County Municipal Court for obstructing official business, with a pretrial set for June 10.

— A deputy was dispatched to Bayard Road, West Township, for the theft of a firearm at 9:50 p.m. Friday.

— Deputies assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 6:46 p.m. Friday with a followup regarding an earlier crash around the area of Georgetown Road, aiding troopers with any tasks they had while they were speaking with the person.

— A man on McCann Road, Butler Township reported at 2:40 p.m. Friday that money was transferred out of his bank account without his authorization.

— A deputy responded at 12:03 a.m. Friday to the area of Y & O Road and East Liverpool Road for a male caller who was lost and could not find his way. He was located and checked for wants or warrants. He was given a courtesy ride to Brookfield Avenue, Lisbon due to the inclement weather and the dark clothing he was wearing.

— A stolen vehicle report was taken on Sixteen School Road, Yellow Creek Township at 4:51 p.m. Thursday.

— Deputies were dispatched at 1:10 a.m. Thursday to Buck Road, Knox Township regarding a burglary in progress, but upon arrival and a search, no one was found inside. The deputies then found a possible source of the leery noise that appeared to be coming from the front storm door due to high winds. The caller was advised of their findings and deputies left with no further incident.

Salem

— Officers responded to the 900 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 3:44 p.m. Sunday for a report of electrical wires on the roadway. Officers found that an unknown vehicle had struck a utility pole’s guide wire and broke it. Ohio Edison was advised of the incident.

— Officers responded to the 2200 block of East State Street at 2:27 p.m. Sunday for a reported domestic. The caller advised that she and the other party had been in a verbal argument which turned physical. The caller provided a written statement about the incident and officers spoke with the other party who departed prior to their arrival, and he advised that he would come to the police department to provide a written statement as well.

— Elliot Gorby, Salem, was cited for assured clear distance ahead after his westbound vehicle in 1400 block of East State Street struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Jerry Houschar, Salem, at 12:47 p.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of West Sixteenth Street at 3:21 a.m. Sunday for a report of loud music. Officers advised them to turn it off for the night and that this would be their last warning before a citation is issued.

— Officers responded to the Foundry at 1:36 a.m. Sunday for a report of a person attempting to fight people as they left the bar. Officers were attempting to locate the person James McVay,41, Salem, and they broke out of the fence to the patio and fled. Officers located McVay in the alley behind the bar where they were detained, and the manager of the business advised that they wanted to pursue charges for the property damage. As the security footage does not directly show the event the matter will have to be reviewed by a prosecutor to determine if there is sufficient evidence for charges. McVay was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and transported to the Columbiana County Jail.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of South Union Avenue at 10:38 p.m. Saturday for a reported suspicious sound. The caller originally believed some alarm was coming from her elderly neighbor’s home. It was determined to be coming from a dumpster in the 800 block of South Union Avenue.

— Officers on patrol in the area of South Madison Avenue and East Pershing Street at 9:24 p.m. Saturday for conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop officers found that the driver, Jessica Hill, 42, Salem, had provided a false identity and when asked continued to provide incorrect identification. Once identified officers found that Hill had active warrants out of Mahoning County and driving under suspension. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the police department for processing prior to transporting them to the Columbiana County Jail.

— Officers responded to the area of East State Street and South Ellsworth Avenue at 7:38 p.m. Saturday for a report of a possibly intoxicated driver. Officers located the vehicle, observing it go left of center and looking down at a cell phone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver showed no signs of impairment but did admit to being on his phone. The driver of the vehicle was given verbal warnings for the violations and sent on their way.

— Officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West State Street at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for a reported runaway juvenile needing assistance. Officers spoke with the juvenile and their guardian, and first responders spoke with the juvenile determining they would be transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The guardian was notified, and the juvenile was transported.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 7:19 p.m. Saturday for a reported trespass complaint. The caller advised that his neighbor was on his porch without permission then walked off. Officers located the person next door, and he was warned not to come onto his neighbor’s property unless he gets permission.