Salem

— Officers responded to the area of North Howard Avenue at 2:32 a.m. Monday for a trespass complaint. The caller advised that they did not want their wife’s friend present while gathering belongings out of a storage unit. Both the caller and the person in question departed prior to officers’ arrival.

— Officers observed a person on the hood of a vehicle pulling into the police department parking lot at 1:25 a.m. Monday. After separating both parties and verifying there were no injuries, it was found to be a dispute between a married couple over property. Both parties went their separate ways for the night as it was ultimately a civil matter and were advised to call if anything further was needed.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of Fair Avenue at 10:15 p.m. Sunday for a wellness check. Officers spoke with the person in question, who appeared to be okay.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of North Lincoln Avenue at 6:50 p.m. Sunday for a reported civil custody issue. Officers explained their options.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of East Seventh Street at 5:49 p.m. Sunday for a reported trespass complaint. The caller advised that there was someone in a vacant house. Officers located a door propped open and a few lights on inside. After announcing themselves several times with no response, officers secured the door as it is unclear if the home is actually vacant.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of East Fourth Street at 4:16 p.m. Sunday for a report of suspicious activity. Officers were advised that a person had an extension cord from his window to the basement. Officers spoke with the person in question, who advised that they would remove the cord. Officers requested that the housing department be notified of the issue.

— Officers on patrol in the 1800 block of East Third Street at 2:04 p.m. Sunday observed a vehicle parked partially in the roadway. Officers spoke with a resident and advised them of the issue.

— Officers responded to the area of Franklin Avenue at 12:41 p.m. Sunday for a report of a large pothole in the roadway. Officers were able to fill it in, and a message was left for the road department to check it during the week.

–Officers spoke to a person at the police department at 12:19 p.m. Sunday regarding an incident which occurred in the 800 block of West State Street. Officers provided them with their options for dealing with the situation

–Officers responded to the 100 block of North Ellsworth Avenue at 10:37 a.m. Sunday for a reported private property accident. The caller advised that they were out of their truck securing a vehicle to the flatbed when a vehicle backed into his truck. They further advised that there was no damage to their vehicle and that the other driver had stated they were not concerned and left the area. No information was available for the other vehicle, and the caller just wanted the incident documented.

— Officers responded to the 700 block of West Wilson Street at 7:13 p.m. Saturday for a report of phone harassment. The caller advised that another juvenile living in the same home had been threatening him over the phone. After speaking with both juveniles’ officers determined that they had been arguing back and forth over social media, and both had already blocked each other. All parents were advised of the issues, and officers are waiting for possible snap shots of text messages between the two, but none have been provided.

— Officers responded to the railroad crossing on South Ellsworth Avenue at 6:55 p.m. Saturday for a report of a malfunctioning gate. Officers confirmed that the gate was malfunctioning, and the rail company was notified.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of West Fifth Street at 5:51 p.m. Saturday for a report of a loud explosion heard in the area. Officers searched the area and located Ohio Edison handling a power outage from a transformer blowing.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of East Second Street at 4:52 p.m. Saturday for a reported suspicious person. Officers located the person in question and advised them of the complaint, and they left the area.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of East Fourth Street at 12:24 p.m. Saturday for a report of criminal damage to a vehicle. The caller advised that someone unknown to them had damaged the passenger side rear window of his vehicle while it was parked at the residence. Officers provided the caller with their options for dealing with the situation.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of West State Street at 12:16 p.m. Saturday for a report of possible drug paraphernalia. The caller advised that they found a syringe on the sidewalk and wanted to turn it over to the police department. Officers took the syringe to be properly disposed of at the police department.

— Officers responded to the 1900 block of Whinnery Road at 9:41 a.m. Saturday for a reported juvenile problem. Officers spoke with the involved parties and found that the juvenile had gotten upset and was refusing to follow his parents’ rules.

— Officers responded to the 2300 block of East State Street at 9:11 a.m. Saturday to assist Perry Township officers. While en route officers were advised that a person, whose name was not listed, had fled from them. Officers assisted in locating and detaining the person. The person was transported to the Salem hospital, and officers stood by while Perry Township officers completed an evaluation form.

— Officers responded to the Salem Regional Medical Center at 3:45 a.m. Saturday for a report of a possible assault which occurred a week ago. The caller advised that their ex-boyfriend would kick their knees and thought it was funny. She was unable to provide any dates but believed the most recent incident was a week ago. She agreed to provide a written statement and also wanted to have them trespassed from her residence.

— Officers responded to the 2400 block of East State Street at 2:10 a.m. Saturday for a reported suspicious person. Officers were advised that the person was inside the dumpster of a business. Officers spoke with the person and advised them to leave the property and not to return.

— Officers responded to the 2300 block of East State Street at 8:11 p.m. Friday for a report of suspicious activity. Officers were advised that earlier that day the Columbiana County Drug Enforcement Task Force had conducted a search warrant at the business, and it was then closed down by the health department. When officers arrived, they observed the business to be open with several customers inside. Officers spoke with an employee who advised that they were told by the health department that the business could remain open until Monday.

— Officers responded to the 800 block of South Lundy Avenue at 5:08 p.m. Friday for a reported juvenile issue. Officers were advised of juveniles inside a vacant structure. Officers spoke with the juveniles and advised them the building was not structurally sound and not to go into it for safety, and the juveniles advised that they would not do so anymore.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of East State Street at 2:05 p.m. Friday for a report of suspicious activity. The caller advised that an employee had possibly witnessed a drug deal between two males. Officers spoke with one of the men who advised that the other had handed him a cigarette. A voluntary search of the man was conducted and nothing illegal was located.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of Woodland Avenue at 12:47 p.m. Friday for a reported juvenile issue. The caller advised that the juvenile was highly upset, yelling, and breaking things. When officers arrived, they found that the juvenile had not gone to school due to possibly being sick and got upset when he was advised he was not allowed to leave the residence. The juvenile’s guardian advised that they had a call into the juvenile’s probation officer but needed the incident on file.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of South Barclay Avenue at 11:25 a.m. Friday for a report of fraud. The caller advised that someone unknown to them had attempted to access their bank account. Officers advised them of the options for dealing with the situation.

— Officers responded to the 2300 block of East State Street at 9:52 a.m. Friday to assist the Columbiana County Drug Enforcement Task Force with a search warrant. Officers stood by until they were no longer needed.

Perry Township

— Officers on patrol in the area of West Pershing Street near Georgetown Road at 3:30 a.m. Sunday located a railroad crossing sign and pole in the roadway. Officers moved the sign and advised Norfolk Southern.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of North Indiana Boulevard at 5:29 p.m. Saturday for a juvenile complaint. The caller advised officers of concerns they had for a juvenile that had come to their property. Officers attempted contact in the 500 block of Wisconsin Avenue.

— Officers responded to the 1000 block of West State Street at 8:52 a.m. Saturday for a reported domestic dispute. The caller advised that there had been an issue with their son over not having hot water before they left the residence, and that they had made suicidal comments prior to leaving the residence. Officers located the man in front of a business, who continued to walk away and ignore officer commands while covering his face before fleeing from officers on foot. During a pursuit on foot officers deployed a tazer, striking the man with one barb. He was later located again near another business with assistance from Salem officers and was taken to the ground where he continued to resist and was detained. The man was transported by EMT for medical attention and charges are pending.

— Officers responded to the 1600 block of State Boulevard at 5:02 a.m. Saturday for a report of criminal damage. The caller advised that their friend was drinking and had damaged her vehicle, and that he had kicked her multiple times in the face when she tried to stop him. The friend was picked up by an unknown party before officers arrived, and the caller refused medical treatment. Officers collected photos to document the damage.

— Officers spoke to a person by phone at 5:26 p.m. Thursday for a report of telephone harassment. The caller advised they’d received at least 12 calls that day from an unknown person that sounded threatening in nature. She advised that she blocked the number, but they continued to call back from a “private number.” The incident is under investigation.