Police probe man’s death after hotel disturbance

Police probe man’s death after hotel disturbance

AUSTINTOWN — Township police are investigating the death of a 35-year-old Canfield man after a reported disturbance at a hotel.

Police responded Saturday to the Sleep Inn on Ohltown Road on a call about a man yelling and running through a third-floor hallway. The night manager called police a second time and informed them the man was in the breakfast area and becoming violent.

Upon arrival, police found the man naked, semiconscious and bleeding from the mouth and left shoulder. He was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center, where he later died.

Police searched the man’s room and discovered the water overrunning in the sink and the bathtub filled with water. The man’s vehicle was turned over to his father.

Cemetery vases stolen

CANFIELD — The superintendent of Green Haven Memorial on Canfield-Niles Road reported that 50 vases were stolen from the grounds.

Sometime between Friday and Saturday, the superintendent noticed 50 bronze vases had been stolen from grave sites. The vases are valued at $200 each and were located in the eastern part of the cemetery, police were told.

3 women hurt in fight

AUSTINTOWN — A group of Youngstown women was treated at a local hospital after reportedly being assaulted in a nightclub parking lot.

Three women were leaving The Wedge nightclub on South Raccoon Road at about 2:45 a.m. Saturday in the same vehicle. While pulling out, the vehicle was almost hit by a second vehicle.

The drivers of both vehicles got into an argument.

The driver of the first vehicle went to find a friend and was approached by the driver of the second vehicle. A fight broke out between the two, which escalated. In addition to the two females in the second car, several other unidentified females began assaulting the three victims.

The three victims were taken to Northside Medical Center for treatment.

Bird walk scheduled

HOWLAND — There will be a bird walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Howland Township Park. The walk will be approximately one hour along the boardwalk, behind the softball field.

The Mosquito Creek is a National Designated Important Bird Area, and hopefully fall migrants will be observed. Binoculars are recommended. This is an easy walk, but sturdy shoes should be worn. For more information, call Carole at (330) 856-6160.