METRO DIGEST || New cameras to catch illegal dumping in Youngstown

Suspect arrested

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Township police arrested the man suspected in a weekend armed robbery of a gas station. About 5 p.m. Tuesday, police got information on David John Graham Jr.’s whereabouts. They found Graham, 41, of Edinburg in an abandoned building where he was taken into custody without incident. He is charged with robbery, theft, unlawful restraint and simple assault. Police also found the scissors believed to have been used in the Sunday robbery of the New Butler Road Get Go in the abandoned building.

Cameras watching

YOUNGSTOWN

City council’s safety committee is asking city Prosecutor Jay Macejko to write legislation to make it easier to go after those caught illegally dumping garbage and debris on cameras the city has purchased for that purpose. Macejko said Tuesday he’s prepared to create a code to fine those who illegally dump who can be identified only by their vehicle, not by their appearance. The fine would be $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The measure is expected to be considered by council next month. The cameras should be up and running later this month.

Officer spat on

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A New Castle man faces several charges, accused of scuffling with township police officers. Police responded at 6:30 p.m. Monday to a domestic disturbance on Old Pittsburg Road. Harry Lyons Jr., 39, of Old Pittsburg, was approached and had to be subdued by three officers. He was accused of domestic violence. After being transported to the police station, Lyons spat on an officer, got out of control and was subdued with pepper spray, police said. Among charges filed against him are aggravated assault by a prisoner, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

Embankment repairs

SALINEVILLE

Work begins Thursday to repair four embankment failures along state Route 164 caused by excessive rains this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers. Ruhlin Co. of Sharon Center, Ohio, will do the work plus repair the guardrail and pavement. The project, estimated to cost $400,000, is being funded by federal emergency money. ODOT officials anticipate the work should be completed in four weeks.