Sheriff’s Office

— A man on state Route 45, Center Township, reported at 8:09 p.m. Thursday that his neighbor from Black Road, Center Township, was in his vehicle in the roadway in front of the man’s house, revving the engine, waving his middle finger at the residence, yelling and causing a disturbance while the man was inside.

— A woman on Black Road, Center Township, reported at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday that she heard a loud explosion at the neighbor’s residence, saying she was scared for her life, her residence shook and she felt this was a way of harassment from the neighbor. A deputy spoke with the neighbor, state Route 45, Center Township, who had a small brush pile burning on the property and said there was a little pop in the fire, but it wasn’t that loud or intentional. Both residents were told to have no contact with each other.

Salem

— Officers on patrol in the area of East State Street and Highland Avenue at 1:28 a.m. Friday conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver, Trevor Stevens, 18, Sebring, was cited for no operator’s license.

— Officers attempted to locate a man with an outstanding warrant in the 2000 block of Oak Street at 8:22 p.m. Thursday. Officers were unable to make contact with them.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of Newgarden Avenue at 6:47 p.m. Thursday for a report of suspicious messages. The caller advised that inappropriate messages were sent to a juvenile group chat.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of North Lundy Avenue at 5:40 p.m. Thursday for a report of reckless operators. Officers did not observe any reckless behaviors.

— Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 4:49 p.m. Thursday to follow up on a prior report of criminal damage to a motor vehicle. The person advised that in addition to the damage a backpack and power tools were stolen from the vehicle. The matter is under investigation.

— Officers responded to the 1900 block of West Eighth Street at 4:50 p.m. Thursday for a report of possible social media harassment. The caller advised a woman was making posts about her family and wanted officers to speak with them. Officers spoke with the woman and discovered that there was an ongoing dispute between neighbors. Officers advised them to remain civil with the caller, and they advised they would delete the social media posts.

— Officers responded to the 1700 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 3:59 p.m. Thursday for a reported domestic in progress. The caller advised that their brother grabbed and twisted their arm, punched her in the face, and shoved her into the car. The caller had a swollen lip and the brother, James Sturgell, 20, Salem, had a cut on his knuckle which was bleeding. The caller wanted charges filed against their brother, and Sturgell was transported to the Columbiana County Jail Charged with Domestic Violence.

— The school resource officer was advised of issues with students jumping in front of vehicles at 2:46 p.m. Thursday. Officers monitored the area for several minutes and did not observe the reported behavior.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of East State Street at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday for a reported suspicious vehicle. The caller advised that both the front and rear tires were flat, and a passenger window had been busted out. Officers located the vehicle, and the matter is under investigation.

— Officers responded to the 1700 block of East State Street at 8:56 a.m. Wednesday for a report of an abandoned vehicle. The owner of the property advised that a vehicle had been parked in the back parking lot for a week and that they did not know who owned it. Officers checked the registration and attempted to contact the owner, but nobody answered the phone. Officers advised the caller that they could have the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.

— Officers responded to the 1100 block of Benton Road at 11:57 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a possible stolen vehicle. The caller advised that their vehicle was missing from their place of employment. After a brief investigation it was determined that the vehicle had been repossessed and the police department had not been notified as the repo company called the Perry Township Police Department. The caller was advised of the same.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of Rose Avenue at 10:38 p.m. Wednesday for a report of yelling from a vehicle. Officers spoke with the occupants and found everything to be okay.

— Officers responded to a business in the 700 block of West State Street at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a man asking customers for money. Employees advised they wanted the man trespassed from the property, and officers explained that consequences if they returned to the property to the man. The man left the area.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of East Third Street at 5:03 p.m. Wednesday for a medical call. The caller advised that their sister, whom they are the guardian of, was off their medication and refusing to take them and that they wanted her to go to the hospital. The sister was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Boardman by EMT.

— Officers responded to the 1000 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday a report of an alleged sex offense within city limits. The matter is under investigation.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of West Seventh Street at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday for a reported neighbor dispute. The caller advised that the neighbor does not pick up after his dog when taking it on walks, and that they had placed a copy of the city ordinances regarding animal waste in the neighbor’s mailbox. The neighbor then approached and engaged in a verbal altercation with the caller. Officers spoke with the neighbor and advised them to pick up after their dog, and both parties were advised not to speak with each other any further.