Man charged, is accused of beating girlfriend

Man charged, is accused
of beating girlfriend

YOUNGSTOWN — A 62-year-old Potomac Avenue man was lodged in the Mahoning County Jail, accused of beating up his girlfriend.

Police were called early Sunday to the house where the victim, whose age wasn’t provided on a police report, told them that her boyfriend, James B. Adams, had punched her repeatedly and struck her with a wooden object.

Adams wouldn’t come to the door despite police officers’ attempts, and a landlord had to let them into the duplex. Police had to kick in an interior door and Adams finally unlocked another to let them in.

Adams told police that he struck the woman in self-defense and he denied hitting her with a wooden object.

Police saw a large amount of blood in plain view on the floor in a bedroom, along with a large wooden stick with wet blood on it propped against a wall.

Adams was charged with felonious assault and obstructing official business.

Coroner investigates
death of 3-week-old

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning County Coroner’s office is investigating the death of a 3-week-old Rockdale Avenue infant. Police Chief Patrick Berarducci said there were no indications of foul play. The baby, Alyssa Carpenter, was discovered not breathing Saturday afternoon. Ambulance and fire crews attempted CPR, but the infant was pronounced dead at Forum Health Beeghly Medical Center.

Police arrest man
sought in robberies

YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested a man Sunday afternoon who was wanted in connection with a Campbell bank robbery.

Officers Greg Miller, Phil Chance and Anthony Vitullo apprehended Darrell Nelson, 43, of North Hartford Avenue about 3 p.m. on North Maryland Avenue on the city’s West Side. He led police on a chase in his car and then on foot.

Autistic boy steals,
wrecks parents’ car

YOUNGSTOWN — An 8-year-old Curry Avenue boy stole his parents car Sunday afternoon, hit a neighbor’s house and fled, according to police. The boy, who police said is autistic, was found by the Ohio State Highway Patrol near Lordstown.

Diabetes program is
awarded recognition

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Jameson Diabetes Management Program has been awarded continued Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. The Jameson Diabetes Management Program offers high quality diabetes self-management education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. This recognition assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. Education Recognition status is verified by an official certificate from ADA and is awarded for three years. The Jameson Diabetes Management Program voluntarily submitted to a rigorous review process by experts in the field of diabetes who evaluated each program on its ability to provide patients with a comprehensive individualized education program.