Theft, assault charges

Theft, assault charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- Three steaks were seen hanging out the front of Anthony Smith's pants at Sparkle Market on Gypsy Lane by a police officer, who arrested the 44-year-old Norwood Avenue man. In an attempt to leave the store Thursday afternoon, Smith struck the manager in the face, police said. Smith was arrested on charges of theft, assault and possession of drug paraphernalia (crack pipe).
2 to face drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men were charged with drug-related offenses Thursday evening when police checked out complaints of drug activity at two homes. At 840 E. Lucius Ave., Steven Tucker, 46, of Saint Louis Avenue was arrested on charges of possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia (crack pipe) and taken to jail. At 535 Almyra, Marlon Evans, 44, of Glenwood Avenue was caught in the back yard and issued a citation charging possession of drug paraphernalia (crack pipe). He was released at the scene.
Leaving the scene
YOUNGSTOWN -- Michelle M. Barrett, 36, of State Street, Girard, was identified as the driver involved in a hit-skip on Hubbard Road on Thursday evening when police recovered her front license plate at the scene, reports show. Barrett, visited at her home by an officer, told him she lost control on the slippery road. She was issued a citation charging failure to control and leaving the scene of an accident.
Gifts stolen from car
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- What a police report described as an "ignorant low life" forced open a car window in King's Restaurant parking lot, Union Township, and stole Christmas presents, police report. A 46-year-old Hillsville woman told police that two paintball gun kits and a remote-control motorcycle, total value of $214, were taken.
Lakeview board meeting
CORTLAND -- The Lakeview Local Board of Education announced that its organizational meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the high school. At the session, board members will elect new officers. Donald Moore is the current president and Michael Rantilla vice president. After the election, a regular monthly meeting will start at 7:15 p.m.
Hubbard zoning changes
HUBBARD -- Township trustees will have a public hearing at 6 p.m. Jan. 3 at the township administration building for two requested zoning changes. Nexlev Inc., 7041 Truck World Blvd. S.E., seeks a change for a lot on the east side of North Main Street from Business-2 to Business-4. Edwin Taylor, 2222 Liberty Road, Youngstown, whose property and residence are in the township, seeks a zone change from Residence-1 to Residence-2.
Farm safety course
GIRARD -- Trumbull County's Ohio State University Extension 4-H program is offering a 12-week (24 hour) safety course focusing on common farm equipment accident situations. This includes highway safety, chain saw safety, mower safety and more. Upon course completion, participants will earn certification to legally operate a tractor or farm machinery on any farm. The course is open to any person ages 14-16 who will be operating a tractor that has more than 20 horsepower. Youths over 16 also are encouraged to enroll. The course will run 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting Jan. 12 through March 30. The cost is $18 plus $3 if participants need the course book to be mailed. Contact the Trumbull County office at (330) 638-6783 for a registration form, which must be received by the office by Jan. 6.
Defibrillators donated
CANFIELD -- Mahoning County Career and Technical Center recently accepted the donations of two automated external defibrillators from Sonitrol of Northern Ohio, the company that handles the school's security system. The AEDs are used to restart the heart in case of cardiac arrest. The school bought a third AED so that the school, which is 5.5 acres under roof, would be sufficiently outfitted in all areas in case of emergency. The Cardinal Joint Fire District is responsible for the management of the AEDs, with regular monitoring, testing and replacement of batteries, officials said. The door to the AED cabinet is hooked up to Sonitrol's central monitoring system, and if the door is opened, the company calls 911, and a paramedic/fire engine and ambulance are immediately dispatched.