Suspect in break-in swallows crack cocaine

Suspect in break-in swallows crack cocaine

YOUNGSTOWN

Police said a man arrested early Sunday as they were investigating a break-in at a Market Street gas station told them he swallowed three rocks of crack cocaine.

Officers were called about 3:40 a.m. for an alarm at the station and saw a door that appeared to have been forced open with a pry bar.

Police followed tracks in the snow to a ravine at the bottom of Market and Erie streets and found Derrick McIntosh, 47, who lists the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley as his address.

Reports said McIntosh told police he had a crack pipe, and officers also found a hammer and crowbar on him. An ambulance was called because he told police he swallowed the cocaine and felt like he was having a heart attack. He was taken to the Mahoning County jail after he was treated.

He faces charges including receiving stolen property, breaking and entering and possession of criminal tools. His bond was set at $14,500 during his arraignment Monday in municipal court.

City schools officials investigating report of child injured by teacher

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown City School District officials are investigating a report, as Vindicator broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV first reported, that a teacher caused minor injuries to an elementary student in an incident Monday.

“We are aware of the situation which occurred earlier today [Monday]. We are currently conducting an investigation to learn all the facts of what happened,” city schools spokeswoman Denise Dick said in a statement. “It is our practice not to comment at this time – until we learn all the facts – and not to make any quick judgments. We are mindful of the sensitive issues involved, but we are confident in our staff, our teachers and our students and are all working toward the same goals.”

UAW Local 1112 to distribute food

WARREN

United Autoworkers Local 1112 will sponsor its annual Care & Share food distribution at 11 a.m. Wednesday at UAW Local 1112 Union Hall.

Each year the UAW membership supports this cause with their time, money and efforts to lend a hand to more than 300 families.

Brookfield boil alert

BROOKFIELD

Repairs were made Monday for a water main break on Crestwood Drive. Water customers that live on Crestwood Drive between Sunnydell and Northview drives are advised to boil their water used for consumption until further notice.

Contact the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers at 330-675-2775 with questions.

Closures, restrictions to Interstate 80

WEATHERSFIELD

Between 11 a.m. and noon today, the Salt Springs Road entrance ramp to Interstate 80 eastbound will be closed, and Interstate 80 eastbound will have lane restrictions there. The closure is for pavement repairs, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced.

School to use grant from Ohio EPA to reduce cafeteria waste

BOARDMAN

State Rep. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, announced the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Glenwood Junior High School a grant to implement a program to help students reduce cafeteria waste.

The grant award, including $16,053, will fund a composting system that’s predicted to decrease the school’s waste by 35 percent, according to a news release.

The school plans to use the compost in classes for a comparison between the practice of composting and issues facing local park lakes.

OHSP gets state funds to repair gas storage tank in Canfield

COLUMBUS

The State Controlling Board released slightly more than $33,000 in state funds to help replace a leaking above-ground gasoline storage tank at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post, state Rep. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, announced Monday. The tank is more than 20 years old.

Brookfield trustees to discuss fire contracts

BROOKFIELD

Brookfield Township trustees will have a special meeting with an executive session regarding fire contracts at 7:30 p.m. today at 6844 Strimbu Drive.

Staff reports