Store reports attempted fraud

Store reports attempted fraud

BOARDMAN

A male suspect attempted to defraud Circle K, 7103 Lockwood Blvd., of more than $1,700 in a telecommunications scam, according to a police report.

The report, filed Sunday, states that a Circle K employee received a phone call from a man who asked the employee to help him activate prepaid debit cards.

The employee reported that in four separate transactions, the suspect attempted to defraud the store of $1,796.

The cards were not activated, and the store did not lose any money.

No signs of foul play

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning County Coroner’s office said Monday there were no signs of foul play on the body of a man who was discovered about 10 a.m. Saturday behind the U.S. Bankruptcy Court at 10 E. Commerce St.

A news release from the coroner’s office identified the man found as 55-year-old David Anderson. The release said he was recently a resident of the Gutknecht Towers in Youngstown.

An autopsy was performed Monday. Forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Ohr is awaiting final toxicology test results before ruling on a cause of death.

Ban on boxes tabled

GIRARD

City council tabled an ordinance that would have banned all clothing donation boxes in the city.

The council tabled it Monday as it was set to be read for a third time.

The lawmakers will consider other options for the boxes. Representatives from some companies who place the boxes in front of businesses had requested that the council reconsider banning them completely.

Council acted because of concerns the boxes sometimes overflow and are a draw for trash and debris.

Facing drug charges

CAMPBELL

Police arrested Christopher Cordero, 27, of Youngstown on charges of possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia. Police conducted a traffic stop at 9:02 p.m. Saturday on McCartney Road after a black Ford Fusion swerved onto McCartney. Police reported they smelled marijuana in the vehicle, so they searched it. Cordero, a passenger, had 14.5 grams of suspected marijuana, a digital scale and $831 cash. Police arrested Cordero and issued the driver of the vehicle a warning.

Multiple charges filed

CAMPBELL

Police arrested Tony Trevathan, 25, of Youngstown on four felony charges of trafficking drugs, tampering with police evidence, obstructing official business and assaulting a police officer. Police also arrested Trevathan at 8 p.m. Friday on Camden Avenue on three misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest, possessing drug paraphernalia and for not wearing a seat belt.

Police heard a loud exhaust pipe on a dark Dodge vehicle driving along McCartney Road. Police pulled the vehicle over and smelled marijuana inside. Police searched and found a scale, plastic bags and a bag with 2.1 grams of suspected marijuana. The driver said the items belonged to Trevathan. Police then tried to search Trevathan for other possible narcotics, but he hit police and then ran down Camden Avenue. Police caught him and took him to jail.