Staff Reports
March 26
– Officers responded to an activated alarm in the 500 block of Lawnwood Court. The scene checked OK.
– A resident in the 200 block of West Water Street reported hearing noises outside her house she believed to be juveniles because her trash can had been moved. Officers checked the area and could not locate anyone.
– Officers responded to an activated alarm at the Wolfe and West warehouse on East Ohio Street. The scene checked OK.
– Melaine Lambiase was arrested on a felony warrant in the 400 block of Brookhaven Place.
– A caller reported a semi truck in a ditch blocking the entrance of Wolfe and West on East Ohio Street. Fletcher’s Towing was called to pull the truck out of mud, then an employee called back to report damage to the yard. A report was taken on property damage.
– A resident in the 200 block of East Mill Street reported her vehicle had been egged again.
– A resident in the 400 block of East Mound Street reported a small child was outside unattended with no diaper on, and she brought the child inside to call authorities. The child was reunited with its mother, who reported the child woke up before her and unlocked the door. The mother was advised on applying better means to secure the door.
– A 911 caller reported he pulled into the CVS parking lot on East Main Street and witnessed a male in an older model Ford Taurus with a busted rear window driving recklessly through the parking lot chasing a female who was last seen running toward Memorial Hall. Officers were unable to locate.
– A resident in the 300 block of Edwards Road reported an argument between a younger male and an older female who parked a van at the curb and left on foot in opposite directions. Officers located the female, who advised the vehicle was disabled and the argument was over teaching her son how to drive. The situation checked OK.
– A caller from Berger Hospital reported a juvenile who was brought to the ER previously had been released and was refusing to go to school. The parent and juvenile were advised regarding his conduct. He was going home for the day, but officers advised if another call was required, he may be charged with persisting.
– A resident in the 300 block of Watt Street reported she and her daughter were being harassed by a known subject. The officer advised there was no harassment, and no report was filed.
– An employee from the Savings Bank reported a transformer was sparking in the alley between the old GTE building and the Movie House. The fire department checked the scene, but there was nothing showing. AEP was contacted to check the transformer.
– A resident in the 500 block of North Pickaway Street reported her 15-year-old son was refusing to calm down. The juvenile was calm upon officer’s arrival and had no valid reason why officers were called to the residence. Checked OK.
– Officers responded to an activated alarm at Memorial Hall. It was determined to be accidental by the keyholder, and the scene checked OK.
– A resident in the 100 block of Pontious Lane reported someone was knocking at her door and she did not want them there. The scene checked OK.
– Officers responded to a property damage accident at East High and North Pickaway streets.
– A 911 caller reported someone left something in her apartment and left. It was discovered it was incense. The caller was advised of the usage of 911 and to throw away the incense if she didn’t want it.
– A resident in the 900 block of South Washington Street reported his 30-year-old son was intoxicated and being disorderly. The male advised he would stay in his room the remainder of the night and was advised on the consequences if the police were called to return. A report was taken on a domestic dispute.
– A resident in the 100 block of Logan Street reported via 911 his 18-year-old brother had assaulted him, and they were hiding from the older brother. Officers determined the caller was upset about falling off a bed. The scene checked OK.
– A resident in the 500 block of Spring Hollow reported she found her back door open and bathroom window broken out, and she had not yet entered the residence. A report was taken on burglary.
– Betsy Vangundy was arrested in the 700 block of South Washington Street on a felony warrant.
– A resident in the 600 block of East Mound Street reported her 7-year-old child was out of control. Officers determined the child was upset about a toy being taken away.
– A caller in the 200 block of Lancaster Pike reported an elderly female walking around the parking lot who appeared to be confused. The female was identified, and officers made contact with her at her residence. She checked OK.
– A caller in the 400 block of East Ohio Street reported her ex had been following her and stalking her. She refused to speak to an officer at that time and said she would call back but never did.
– Joni Shilynn Hill and Matthew A. Kennedy were arrested for narcotics following a traffic stop in the 500 block of East Mound Street. Allen Michael West also was arrested at the scene for a probation violation.
– A resident in the 300 block of Meadow Drive reported a known subject keeps calling and texting her, harassing her for money and threatening to have her evicted or make her lose custody of her grandson if she does not comply. Information was obtained.
– A 911 caller advised of a possible drunk driver heading into town on U.S. Route 22. Officers performed a traffic stop, and the driver checked OK.
– The fire department was called for a CO check in the 200 block of Pontious Lane. The scene checked OK.
– A resident in the 400 block of East Union Street reported a barking dog. Officers were unable to locate.
– Jordan I. Hartshorn was arrested in the 300 block of John Street for domestic violence and criminal damage after the Ohio State Highway Patrol advised they were flagged down by a female who reported she was involved in a domestic dispute and assaulted. The female then left with her headlights off, and the Patrol conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Mound Street. The female then advised the domestic and criminal damage incident occurred on John Street, and there was also criminal damage at Martha Hitler Park off Bolender Pontious Road in the county. The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office handled the report on the incident outside the city limits, and city police handled the report of domestic violence and criminal damage in town.
This article originally appeared on The Pickaway News Journal
