POLICE
Sheriff’s Office
— Deputies responded at 2:48 a.m. Tuesday to the 39000 block of state Route 39, Washington Township, for a report of a possible prowler. Deputies were advised by the caller that the person was no longer there. Deputies checked the premises and found no evidence of any persons on the property. The residence was secure from ground level.
— Deputies were dispatched at 1:49 a.m. May 2 to a residence on state Route 517 for a 911 call, then were told they were no longer needed. Deputies arrived and found a male and female walking down the road and a truck parked in the driveway close to the road. The caller advised he and his girlfriend had an argument when she was driving him home after he drank too much and he called 911 because she was going to take his truck. She told deputies she pulled over because he was getting sick. An argument ensued and he started to walk away and she followed him and he called 911. She had a suspended license and he was intoxicated. The truck was moved from th road and the property owner gave permission for it to be parked in the driveway until the morning. The couple received a courtesy ride home with no further incident.
Salem
— Officers responded to the 900 block of East State Street at 1:22 p.m. Thursday for a report of suspicious activity. The caller advised that a woman came into the store and attempted to exchange three $100 bills for $20 bills. The caller advised that they did not make the exchange and the woman left.
— Officers responded to the 600 block of East Twelfth Street at 9:10 a.m. Thursday for a wellness check. The caller advised that the person in question made concerning comments while at their facility. Officers spoke with the woman who advised she was fine and did not need medical attention. The fire department and EMT responded and checked on them, but they refused transport.
— Officers responded to the 800 block of North Union Avenue at 8:39 a.m. Thursday for a reported parking complaint. Officers located the vehicles in question and found that they were in the process of being moved.
— Officers responded to the 2700 block of East State Street at 2:45 a.m. Thursday for a reported suspicious vehicle. Officers located the vehicle in question and everything checked okay.
— Officers responded to the area of railroad tracks on South Ellsworth Avenue at 1:38 a.m. Thursday for a report of a person allegedly threatening self-harm by running into an oncoming train. Officers found that the person in question had not done so and had no thoughts of doing so. Officers made sure they were okay and collected information.
— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Third Street at 12:35 a.m. Thursday for a reported dispute. Officers spoke with one party, advising them to leave the other alone.
— Officers responded to a business in the 100 block of North Lincoln Avenue at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a person needing to speak to an officer. When officers arrived the man, Andrew Conner, 36, Alliance, immediately advised that he had a glass pipe he used to smoke methamphetamine from and wanted to be taken to jail. Officers seized the pipe, and Conner was placed under arrest charged with drug paraphernalia and transported to the Columbiana County Jail.
— Officers responded to the 400 block of Reilly Avenue at 10:31 p.m. Wednesday for a report of harassment. The caller advised that another juvenile was threatening to fight him. It was determined that both parties were calling each other threatening back and forth and both parties were advised to stop contacting one another.
— Officers responded to the 500 block of East Third Street at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday for a reported assault. The caller alleged that they were struck three times in the chest, pushed, and spat on. They denied medical attention and had no markings or indications of injury. Officers spoke with the alleged aggressor who claimed they had done no such thing and wanted to evict the alleged victim. Statements were gathered and the matter will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for review as there was no clear indication as to what took place, and the matter is hearsay.
— Officers responded to the 200 block of West Sixteenth Street at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday for a reported reckless operator. Officers spoke with the driver, advising them to slow down and drive safely.
— Officers responded to the 400 block of East Second Street at 6:26 p.m. Wednesday for a report of treats. The caller advised that a person has been threatening her daughter, and followed her to the park, and threatening her with a knife. Officers were aware of the matter, which is an ongoing issue and officers checked the area but were unable to locate the juvenile in question. The matter will be forwarded to the juvenile officer.
— Officers responded to the first block of Court Drive at 6:21 p.m. Wednesday for a reported noise complaint. Officers checked the area but there was nobody being unreasonable with the volume of music. Officers were unable to locate anyone playing unreasonable music.
— Officers responded to the 2400 block of East State Street at 5:57 p.m. Wednesday for a reported suspicious person. The caller advised that a customer saw three patrons drinking alcohol in the parking lot prior to entering the store. Officers were able to contact the driver, who had not been drinking, nor was there any sign of alcohol present.
— Officers responded to the 400 block of South Broadway Avenue at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a possible theft. The caller advised that his neighbor had taken his Amazon package. Officers spoke with the neighbor who advised that he did have the package. Officers advised that it was not his and he had to give it back which he agreed to do.
— Officers responded to the 200 block of Park Avenue at 2:06 p.m. Wednesday for a reported domestic in progress. Officers spoke with the involved parties and determined that two brothers had been involved in a verbal dispute which turned physical. Officers placed Christopher Courtney, 19, Salem, and a 15-year-old juvenile in custody for domestic violence, transporting the juvenile to the Tobin Center directly from the scene, and Courtney was transported to the police department for processing prior to transport to the Columbiana County Jail.
— Officers responded to the 600 block of Fair Avenue at 1:29 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a sign down. Officers located the sign in question and had dispatch notify the street department so they could remedy the issue.
— Officers responded to the 100 block of Rose Avenue at 11:18 a.m. Wednesday for a reported juvenile complaint. The caller advised that there was a male juvenile sitting in a field. Officers spoke with the juvenile who advised that he had missed the bus at 8 a.m. and did not want to go home. Contact was made with the school resource officer who advised them to take the juvenile to Reilly Elementary. Officers dropped off the student and were advised by school staff that the juvenile’s parents did not speak any English and a translator was contacted to let the mother know about the incident.
— Officers responded to the area of Mound Street and South Union Avenue at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday for a reported complaint. Officers located the vehicle in question and spoke with the owner by phone. The owner was advised of the complaint, and they said they would take care of the problem.
Perry Township
— Officers responded to the railroad tracks on South Lincoln Avenue at 1:42 a.m. Thursday to look for a woman. The police department was looking for a woman currently believed to be threatening self-harm.
— Officers responded to the 1900 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a juvenile who stole money from his grandmother. Officers spoke with the juvenile and the grandmother, and the money was returned along with purchased items, and the juvenile was given a warning.
— Officers responded to the 1700 block of Harding Avenue at 5:39 p.m. Tuesday for a reported dog-at-large. The caller advised that his neighbor was trespassing on his side of the property while her dog was loose. While officers were speaking with the neighbor the caller’s dog got loose and came over to her side of the property. Both parties were advised to keep their dogs in their yards and to stay off each other’s property.
— Officers responded to the 1800 block of Cliff Drive at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday for a reported wanted person. Officers located the man in question, Danny Shultz, 58, Salem taking him into custody for the outstanding warrant and Shultz was transported to the Columbiana County Jail without further incident.
— Officers responded to the 1200 block of Depot Road at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday for a trespassing complaint. The caller advised that he believed his neighbor had taken a bowl from under the bird feeder sometime overnight. Officers spoke with the neighbor who did not take the dish and does not go on their property.
— Officers responded to the 1700 block of Depot Road at 1:11 p.m. Tuesday for an object that was possibly placed in their driveway. Officers located the item which was a gardening tool that had been removed from the roadway and possibly fell from a vehicle.
— Officers responded to the area of West State Street near Idaho Avenue at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a suspicious man walking on West State Street holding a knife. Officers located the man walking and found that he had an argument with an employee at a business on U.S. Route 62. The man gave officers the kitchen knife that he had for his own protection and was sent on his way.
— Officers responded to 1700 block of Harding Avenue at 6:53 p.m. Monday for a neighbor dispute with possible threats. Statements were taken and will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for review.
— Officers responded to the area of state Route 45 at 8:40 p.m. Sunday for a reported reckless motorcycle. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the driver.
— Officers responded to the area of South Lincoln Avenue at 3:11 p.m. Sunday for a reported reckless driver. Salem officers were also looking for the same vehicle.
— Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a marked lanes violation in the 1300 block of Jennings Avenue at 2:42 a.m. Sunday. The driver, Mark Hoops, 59, Salem, was found to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Hoops was cited for OVI.
— Officers responded to the 1700 block of Harding Avenue at 8:16 p.m. Saturday for a reported animal complaint. Officers advised the owner to keep their dog leashed.
— Officers responded to the 1700 block of Harding Avenue at 7:54 p.m. Saturday for follow up report. Officers spoke with all parties and were advised that nothing physical had occurred.
— Officers responded to the 900 block of Georgetown Road at 11:42 a.m. Friday for a complaint of horses loose in the roadway. As officers were approaching the scene dispatch advised that a neighbor had arrived and was able to contain the horses in their pasture.
— Officers responded to the 1900 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 10:56 a.m. Friday for a business alarm. Officers found the building to be secure.
— Officers checked on a man outside screaming at 11:09 p.m. Thursday. Officers spoke with the man who was having a mental episode.
— Officers responded to the 1400 block of West State Street at 6:25 p.m. Thursday for a wellness check on a woman who advised her power lines were knocked down in her driveway. Officers arrived with the woman’s daughter-in-law who assisted them in packing her things for the night and the fire department arrived and secured the affected area. The power company was notified and everything checked okay.
— Officers responded to the 400 block of Plymouth Place at 1:05 p.m. Thursday for a wellness check. Officers spoke with the homeowner who advised that none of the phone numbers she has are working. Officers had dispatch contact the homeowner’s son and he advised that he was working on getting her a place at Copeland Oaks.