Salem

— Officers assisted the Lisbon Police Department at the police department at 1:10 a.m. Sunday by conducting an OVI breath test. Once the test was completed, Lisbon officers transported the person in question back to their department.

— Officers responded to the 100 block of Fair Avenue at 12:08 p.m. Saturday for a reported barking dog. Officers did hear barking inside the residence when they approached, but nobody answered the door.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of East State Street at 11:25 p.m. Saturday for a report of someone throwing bottles at the door of a business. Officers advised the caller that a report would be filed, and any damage would be photographed.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 10:53 p.m. Saturday for a reported dispute. The caller advised that a person at a neighboring business had become physical with the caller. Officers advised the caller that they could fill out a statement. An investigation will be pending.

— Officers responded to the 700 block of West State Street at 10:41 p.m. Saturday for a reported suspicious person. The caller advised that a person was making people feel uncomfortable inside the store. Officers were unable to locate them.

— Officers responded to the area of North Lincoln Avenue and East Sixth Street at 10:39 p.m. Saturday for a report of possible shots fired. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anything.

— Officers took a report of a scam at the police department at 6:16 p.m. Saturday. The person advised that he got a call from someone claiming to be a sheriff that stated they had to send money through a Walmart code. The caller sent money before realizing it was a scam. Officers advised them not to send any more money and that the number would be given to detectives.

— Officers responded to the 700 block of Newgarden Avenue at 5:57 p.m. Saturday for a reported assault. The caller advised that they had been having problems with their girlfriend’s daughter and wanted to make a report of it. He advised that she had gotten into his face and was pushing him. Officers advised him that a report would be on file.

— Officers on patrol in the area of Jennings Avenue and West Second Street at 2:03 p.m. Saturday located a vehicle being driven by a man with no valid license. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and the driver, Jeffrey McCain, 51, Salem, confirmed that his license was suspended. Officers issued a citation for driving under suspension and located contraband within the vehicle, taking McCain into custody charged with drug paraphernalia and transported him to the police department for processing prior to being released with a court summons.

— Officers spoke to a person by phone at 1:46 p.m. Saturday regarding an incident which occurred earlier in the week. The caller advised that they had a verbal argument with an individual regarding a Facebook post. The caller advised that the other person claimed to know where they lived and other personal information and wanted the incident on file.

— Officers responded to the 600 block of Cherry Street at 12:30 p.m. Saturday for a wellness check. Officers spoke with the person in question who advised that they were just upset about their vehicle not working.

— Evelyn Violette, 19, Austintown, was cited for failure to yield after her vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Patrick Hull, 23, Leetonia, while attempting to pull out of a private drive at 11:23 a.m. Saturday. Hull’s vehicle was removed by Sinsley’s Towing, and no injuries were reported.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard at 10:08 a.m. Saturday for a possible water line break. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any break.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of Columbia Street at 12:40 a.m. Friday for a loud music complaint. Officers spoke with a resident and advised them of the complaint.

— Officers responded to the 1400 block of South Lincoln Avenue at 9:36 p.m. Friday for a wellness check. The caller advised that they had not heard from their neighbor in three days, and that they had opened the door and shouted for the neighbor, but nobody answered. Officers searched the residence and found the neighbor to be deceased. The fire department and EMT were contacted and responded to the scene, and the county coroner was consulted via cell phone. Due to being unable to locate a next of kin they were transported to the morgue by EMT. The caller, Christina McClanahan, 43, Salem, was then taken into custody for an active warrant and transported to the police department for booking and then to the Columbiana County Jail.

— Officers responded to the 300 block of Jennings Avenue at 9:30 p.m. Friday for a reported dog at large. Officers located a dog running loose on the street and were also able to locate its owner.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of North Howard Avenue at 6:51 p.m. Friday for a wellness check. The person in question had contacted their spouse and advised they were having a possible medical emergency. Officers spoke with the man who agreed to be assessed by EMS, and the fire department and EMT responded and transported them to an appropriate medical facility for further evaluation.

— Officers spoke to a person by phone in the 1300 block of East Tenth Street at 5:40 p.m. Friday regarding their mother’s whereabouts. The caller advised that their mother was treated at a local hospital, with a plan in place for her care, and was advised that they would be contacted if plans changed for their mother’s care as they have full power of attorney. When the caller went to check on their mother the next day, she had been transported to a different facility which is not cooperating with the caller or their attorney. Officers contacted the prosecutor on call to determine if the matter was a criminal or civil issue, and the matter is under investigation.

— Officers responded to the 200 block of East State Street at 2:13 p.m. Friday for a report of a box truck impeding the flow of traffic. Officers observed the driver loading a vending machine into the box truck, and the driver advised that they were almost done and left shortly thereafter.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of Woodland Avenue at 2:05 p.m. Friday for a reported domestic dispute. The caller advised that their live-in boyfriend had started a verbal altercation and threatened her. Officers spoke with the male half and were advised that the argument was over children and property due to separating. The female half did not want to pursue charges for the threat, and both parties were advised not to have any further contact with each other for the remainder of the evening.

— Officers responded to the area of South Lincoln Avenue at 2:01 p.m. Friday for a reported reckless driver. Officers located the vehicle in question and spoke with the driver, who advised that he was having issues with their heater, and their window was icing over making it difficult to see. Officers observed ice on the inside windshield.

— Officers responded to the 500 block of Washington Avenue at 1:42 p.m. Friday for a warrant check. Officers spoke with the owner of the residence who advised them that the wanted person was not there.

— Officers on patrol in the area of South Union Avenue and Maple Street at 1:07 p.m. Friday observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and K-9 Fero was deployed and indicated to the presence of a narcotic odor. The driver was issued a written warning for the traffic violation.

— Officers responded to the 400 block of East Third Street at 10:17 a.m. Friday for a wellness check. The caller advised they were concerned due to having not heard from the individual for several days. Officers knocked and rang the doorbell several times, but nobody answered. Contact will be attempted again at a later time.

— Officers responded to the 900 block of Arch Street at 10:08 a.m. Friday for a wellness check on a woman who was possibly being held against their will. Officers spoke with the woman in question, who confirmed that she was not being held against her will and that they had an ongoing issue with the caller and were not in any danger.