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Austintown

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Police activity reported July 13-19:

July 19, 9:05 a.m. -- Theft from vehicle reported at 30 Idlewood Drive.

July 18, 3:50 p.m. -- Theft of a 2013 black Ford Edge reported at 4200 Pembrook Road. Vehicle was later recovered.

1:10 p.m. -- Criminal damaging and attempted theft of a 2016 Kia Soul reported at 4200 Pembrook Road.

10:19 a.m. -- Cargo theft reported while out for delivery at 5437 Mahoning Ave.

6:41 a.m. -- Theft of a 2019 Kia Sorento reported at 4522 Nantucket Drive.

July 17, 8:58 p.m. -- Rachel M. Tupper, 35, 3501 Main Ave., Sheboygan, Wis., was arrested on Wisconsin felony interference with child custody (of other parent) following assistance provided to Sheboygan Police (Wisconsin) in locating a person involved in an abduction case.

6:52 p.m. -- Carolyn R. George, 48, 3225 Straley Lane, Boardman, was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle while impaired at 3670 S. Meridian Road.

6:21 p.m. -- Theft reported at 4311 Cannon Road.

12:30 p.m. -- Howard H. Glover, 53, 821 Colby Avenue, Youngstown, was arrested on a charge of theft after being seen shoplifting diapers from Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

July 16, 7:19 p.m. -- Theft reported at Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

5:05 p.m. -- Corey A. Snyder, 27, 1430 Maplecrest Drive, Austintown, was arrested on a Campbell warrant for failure to appear for a probation bench warrant hearing, following a traffic stop on South Meridian Road.

1:15 a.m. -- Elizabeth A. Ray, 36, 112 Hazen Place, Sharon, Pa., was arrested on charges of obstructing official business and failure to identify herself to officers following a traffic stop on Kirk Road.

July 15, 4:01 a.m. -- Robert T. Pence, 55, 111 Ohltown Road, Austintown, was arrested on a Mahoning County warrant for aggravated possession of drugs.

July 14, 5:53 p.m. -- Theft reported at Walgreens, 5501 Mahoning Ave.

4:48 p.m. -- Theft reported at Walgreens, 40 N. Meridian Road.

July 13, 10:43 p.m. -- Slot machine ticket theft reported at Hollywood Gaming, 777 Hollywood Drive.

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Police activity reported July 6-12:

July 12, 3:52 p.m. -- Antuan R. Hughes, 30, 248 E. Boston Ave., Youngstown, was arrested on a Youngstown warrant for domestic violence, and Calvin T. French, 33, 4525 New Hampshire Circle, Austintown, was cited for driving while under suspension, following a traffic stop on Nantucket Drive.

July 11, 11:51 p.m. -- Jawuan N. Cadogan, 26, 6047 Turney Road, Maple Heights, was arrested by Warren police on an Austintown warrant for theft.

3:38 p.m. -- Theft of tools and other items valued at $655.29 reported at Home Depot, 6100 Mahoning Ave.

10:16 a.m. -- A purse was stolen from a vehicle parked at 4811 Westchester Drive.

8:07 a.m. -- Tools were stolen from a vehicle parked at Home Depot, 6100 Mahoning Ave.

3:11 a.m. -- Matthew B. Trittschuh, 40, 4106 Woodmere Drive, Austintown, was arrested on a charge of assault following a call to 604 N. Four Mile Run Road.

July 10, 4:11 p.m. -- Theft of tools and equipment reported at Home Depot, 6100 Mahoning Ave.

July 9, 1:22 p.m. -- Nicholas A. Williams, 27, 126 North Crandon Ave., Niles, was arrested on a charge of theft and on a Geauga County warrant for grand theft, following a shoplifting call at Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

1:22 a.m. -- Ryan G. Charnesky, 21, 2888 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and assault on a peace officer, following a flag-down on Kirk Road by a man waving his hands in the air.

July 8, 2:27 p.m. -- Rental car dispute reported at 4224 New Road.

1:24 p.m. -- Criminal damaging (windows broke out) of a vehicle reported at 30 Idlewood Road.

2:15 a.m. -- Brett L. Nickerson, 29, 4841 Westchester Drive, Austintown, was arrested on a charge of drug abuse (Alprazolam), operating a vehicle while impaired, and was cited for assured clear distance following a traffic crash on North Meridian Road.

July 7, 8:20 p.m. -- Melissa A. Dean, 50, 202 Newton Drive, Newton Falls, was arrested on a charge of theft following a shoplifting call at Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

1:09 p.m. -- Theft of medications from a vehicle reported at 5516 W. Webb Road.

8:25 a.m. -- Aaron C. Posterli, 26, 465 N. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing.

5:43 a.m. -- Theft of a lottery ticket reported at Certified Oil, 825 N. Canfield-Niles Road.

July 6, 11:23 p.m. -- Anita M. Rossi, 39, 30 Idlewood Ave., Austintown, was arrested on charges of drug abuse (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia (four syringes, a glass pipe and a push rod), and theft, following a shplifting call at Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

8:16 p.m. -- Stefon A. Buxton, 22, 354 Eastern Ave., Campbell, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing at Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

7 p.m. -- Theft of a mini-bike reported at 5 N. Edgehill Ave.

6:34 p.m. -- Michael A. Tortora, 61, 3835 Mahoning Ave., was arrested on charges of driving while under the influence, driving while under suspension, and was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way, following a traffic stop on South Meridian Road.

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Police activity reported June 30-July 5:

July 5, 8:18 p.m. -- Christopher J. Funcheon, 62, 1530 Midland Ave., Youngstown, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while impaired and open container in a motor vehicle, and was cited for a marked lanes violation, following a traffic stop on Raccoon Road.

1:41 p.m. -- Nicole M. Kingsley, 28, 2230 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, was arrested on a Mahoning County warrant for contempt of court, following a call regarding a domestic situation.

11:22 a.m. -- Theft of $2,000 worth of flooring reported at Home Depot, 6100 Mahoning Ave.

2:47 a.m. -- Khaleel R. Siddiq, 26, 7 Pinedale Curve, Mabelvale, Ark., was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and criminal damaging, following a call to Pilot, 1150 N. Canfield-Niles Road, regarding a man who was "destroying the store."

2:27 a.m. -- Matthew Z. Bowman, 45, 2731 Southway St., Massillon, was arrested on a Canton warrant for vandalism, following a traffic stop on state Route 46.

July 4, 1:27 p.m. -- Theft of a social security card, driver's license, and bank card from a wallet reported at 4150 Pembrook Road.

July 3, 8:04 p.m. -- Tarel A. Barnette, 38, 4841 Westchester Drive, Austintown, was arrested on a charge of theft following a shoplifting call at Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave.

July 2, 11:14 p.m. -- Forced entry and money stolen reported at 483 Canfield-Niles Road.

10:26 p.m. -- Attempted auto theft and damage done to a Hyundai Sonata reported on Fountain Square Drive.

July 1, 11:27 p.m. -- Officers assisted Youngstown police with a pursuit at state Route 46 and Interstate 80.

11:14 p.m. -- Hunter D. Brown, 20, 4493 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing after being observed in the parking lot of Taco Bell, 4523 Mahoning Ave., where he was warned from the property on June 30.

4:04 p.m. -- Chad M. Stoner, 42, 78 Westminister Ave., Austintown, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while impaired and obstructing official business, following a traffic stop on North Wickliffe Circle.

10:22 a.m. -- Theft of an Alexa speaker reported at 1637 Lancaster Drive.

7:03 a.m. -- Attempted auto theft and damage to a vehicle reported at 4689 Woodhurst Drive.

June 30, 11:51 a.m. -- Theft of numerous electrical breakers reported at Home Depot, 6100 Mahoning Ave., by two men with duffle bags.

8 a.m. -- Theft of watches and loose change reported at 4051 Deer Creek Drive.

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