Oct. 26
4:38 p.m. — A Second Ave. resident called headquarters to report a possible fraud for her aunt. The reporting party stated that her aunt’s computer froze, and shortly after she received a phone call stating that $10,000 had been taken from her Chase Bank account. The unknown caller requested that she buy gift cards and send the caller the information to clear her debt. No money was actually taken upon checking. The party continued to receive calls regarding debt, but was at no loss. Reported for documentation purposes.

6:14 p.m. — A Sixth St. resident called headquarters to report a possible fraud. The resident stated that she received a call advising that she owed Verizon $1300 and requested that she pay by debt or gift card. No personal information was shared, however, she did give her correct social security number. More calls were received, but the party had no outstanding debts with Verizon, nor does she use the service. Reported for documentation purposes.

Oct. 31
3:21 p.m. — An officer responded to a location on Third Ave. for the report of a sick racoon. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the reporting party, who directed him to the backyard of their residence. The raccoon appeared to be in distress. One dart was discharged, and after no reaction from the animal another was discharged. The raccoon was put down without incident. Both darts retrieved and properly disposed of.

Nov. 2
12:15 p.m. — An officer responded to a location on Highbrook Ave. on report of a fraud. Upon arrival the reporting party advised that he had received a debit card in the mail that he had not applied for, and when he called the card issuer he was advised that it was issued by the Ohio Unemployment Office. Unemployment office contacted. Reported for documentation purposes.

Nov. 4
10:48 a.m. — An officer received a complaint of a suspicious circumstance. A Parkway Dr. resident stated that his wife received a text message on her phone stating “Answer even of you’re not [name].” The reporting party is worried by this message as he is having issues with a neighbor that has been told on numerous occasions to stop contacting his wife. The number was checked and found to be an unknown person, however it may have been sent through an app that changes the phone number to a spoof number. The officer left a message for the number. No further police action at this time.

Nov. 6
1:15 p.m. — An officer was on patrol in the area of Fifth Ave. when a vehicle completed an illegal U-turn. A traffic stop was conducted, and license and registration were requested from the driver. An E-justice check revealed the license to be valid, however, registration for the vehicle was suspended due to insurance lapse. The vehicle was impounded and its operator issued three summonses for the illegal U-Turn and lack of registration and insurance. Impound form and tow receipt attached to report.