BOARDMAN

BOARDMAN

Aug. 11

Arrest: A traffic stop near Market Street resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old Jonathan Kpendema of Ferndale Avenue, Youngstown, who was wanted on two warrants, including one accusing him of failing to appear in Wadsworth Municipal Court.

Theft: A worker for Hungry Howie’s Pizza, 5205 Market St., reported a pair of earrings, money, a delivery bag and a few pizzas stolen from her vehicle when she made a delivery in the 7000 block of West Boulevard. The loss came to $615.

Menacing: An employee with a Market Street hair salon told officers a customer twice threatened to beat her up during an argument when the customer was denied being able to exchange three items.

Assault: A Youngstown woman alleged that while at a Market Street salon, another woman grabbed her arm after having accused the victim of stealing from the business.

Aug. 12

Arrest: A vehicle check in the 7400 block of Southern Boulevard led to 51-year-old Jeffrey A. Wells’ arrest. Wells, of Portage Street, Warren, was wanted on a Pennsylvania warrant.

Identity fraud: An East Palestine man found out his identity had been used without consent to make an unauthorized $4,500 purchase at a Southern Park Mall jewelry business.

Criminal damaging: A Shadyside Drive man reported several tomato and sunflower plants in his garden had been destroyed or uprooted.

Menacing: A Mayflower Drive woman told police her estranged husband has been continually harassing, following and watching her.

Fraud: A Youngstown woman alleged a man made a fraudulent vehicle-title transfer to his name from the estate of her deceased former boyfriend, who had lived on Argyle Avenue.

Theft: A Shadyside Drive man discovered a $40 radio was removed from his backyard.

Voyeurism: Authorities arrested 50-year-old Robert R. Wilt at his Market Street apartment on a misdemeanor voyeurism charge after receiving a complaint earlier this month that a man had been videotaping women without their knowledge at a Doral Drive big-box store. Surveillance footage shows the Boardman man conducting such activity against two women, police alleged.

Arrest: Adam R. Cochran, 32, of Neosho Road, Youngstown, faced a charge of operating a vehicle impaired after having been pulled over on Market Street.

Aug. 13

Breaking and entering: Someone broke in Rock Your World Clothing Inc., 709 E. Midlothian Blvd., through the front door before two men were seen speeding away in a truck. It was undetermined if anything had been stolen.

Burglary: To a residence in the 8000 block of Paulin Drive when someone cut a first-floor window screen. Stolen were a pressure cooker and $4,000.

Stolen property: Youngstown police relinquished custody of Marcus A. Dill of Homewood Avenue, Youngstown, to township authorities. Dill, 34, faced a misdemeanor receiving-stolen-property charge after being accused of having items that had been stolen from a Forest Park Drive man in a June 29 burglary at his residence.

Theft by deception: Campbell authorities handed to Boardman police 23-year-old Tyler G. Dugan of Forest Park Drive, Boardman, who was charged with one misdemeanor count of theft by deception. A man reported last Feb. 13 that another man sold him a cellphone for $360 at a Market Street restaurant, only to learn later that the item had been reported lost or stolen, a report stated.

Arrest: After responding to a noise complaint in the 60 block of Meadowbrook Avenue, officers apprehended 29-year-old Ricky A. Raymond Jr., who listed addresses on Shadyside Drive in Boardman and Walnut Lane in Youngstown, and charged him with one misdemeanor count each of obstructing official business and resisting arrest. Raymond, who also was wanted on warrants charging theft and a probation violation, led police on a foot chase, then initially refused to comply with them when caught, they alleged.

Aug. 14

Animal cruelty: A witness alleged having seen a Homestead Drive resident use a belt to strike a dog tied to a tree and without food or water. An Animal Charity Humane Society official responded to the scene.

Theft: Police charged 27-year-old Mitzi S. Stoddard with theft after alleging Stoddard, of Lincoln Avenue, East Liverpool, had stolen a $144 global-positioning-system device, a pair of boys jeans, a T-shirt, a package of chicken and other items from Walmart, 1300 Doral Drive.

Drugs: Clarence E. Shaffer, 40, of Tulane Avenue, Austintown, surrendered on charges of possession of drug-abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia related to a June 22 incident in which a construction worker at a Boardman-Canfield Road salon alleged having found Shaffer passed out in a restroom. Police found two hypodermic needles and a spoon with burn marks common in drug use nearby, they alleged.

Theft: Authorities charged Brittany N. Dothard, 26, of Bouquet Avenue, Youngstown, with stealing 45 pieces of merchandise valued at $228 from Walmart.

Domestic violence: Jessica Balton, 38, of Wilda Avenue, Boardman, was charged with the crime after an officer called to the residence reported having seen marks on the victim’s arm, neck and hands. Apparently, an argument beforehand resulted when Balton became angered after having seen random numbers on their phone bill she didn’t recognize, a report said.

Theft: A Youngstown girl, 16, was accused of stealing a $30 pair of earbuds from Kohl’s, 383 Boardman-Poland Road.

Threats: While answering a disturbance call on Afton Avenue, police charged Thomas J. Woods of Afton, Boardman, with making domestic-violence threats after two witnesses alleged having heard the 42-year-old Woods threaten to cut another woman’s throat, then imply he would kill her.

Misuse of a credit card/theft: Bedding, pillows, a comforter and a coffeemaker were among items that had been removed from a room at Holiday Inn Boardman, 7410 South Ave., before an employee received a call from someone who found on her credit card an unauthorized charge that apparently originated at the motel.

Theft: A man reportedly stole three Xbox controllers valued at $150 from Walmart.

Theft: A woman noticed her iPhone missing while at a Market Street banquet center.

Aug. 15

Assault: Authorities responded to a complaint of an inebriated person at a Southern Park Mall restaurant before charging 41-year-old Kevin H. Dao of Bluebird Lane, Boardman, with one misdemeanor count each of assault, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, resisting arrest and obstructing official business. Dao tossed a glass of beer at several nearby patrons he claimed were being disrespectful toward him before shards of shattered glass cut a woman’s legs; in addition, Dao refused several times to provide his identification to police, a report showed.

Aug. 18

Extortion: An Erskine Avenue woman reported another woman from whom she had borrowed $800 threatened on Facebook to share two unflattering photographs of the accuser unless she made another payment on the money owed.

Possible breaking and entering: Someone pulled down the top of a kitchen window to a home in the 100 block of Argyle Avenue. Suspicious items were found on a counter, though it appeared entry had not been gained.

Theft: Two men in their 20s reportedly stole a $200, 20-volt drill set from Home Depot, 7001 Southern Blvd.

Domestic violence: Police near Market Street and Midlothian Boulevard took custody of 25-year-old Alexia B. Cathey of Catalina Avenue, Youngstown, who was wanted on a warrant related to a July 26 situation in which a Cook Avenue man alleged having been punched in the nose during a fight between them. He had a small cut and swelling.

Breaking and entering: Someone apparently cut a rear kitchen window before entering a vacant residence in the 60 block of Sciota Avenue, though police found no signs of forced entry.

Theft: Authorities at Boardman Area Court on Market Street took custody of Gregory L. Davenport of Coronado Avenue, Youngstown, who was charged with theft. The 44-year-old Davenport was accused of stealing a $25 item March 10 from Walmart, 1300 Doral Drive.

Burglary: To a home in the 3900 block of South Cadillac Drive via a rear door, though it appeared nothing was disturbed or missing.

Drugs: Authorities took 33-year-old Nicole M. Carder into custody at her Glenwood Avenue home on charges of possession of drug-abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia related to a June 24 incident in which the Boardman woman reportedly had suffered a drug overdose in a car on U.S. Route 224. Several prescription pills, a syringe and a spoon with burn marks typical in drug use were seized, a report stated.

Aug. 19

Arrest: After responding to a 911 call that three juveniles had been breaking into vehicles near Hillman Way, police charged a Youngstown boy, 13, with criminal mischief and criminal trespassing after the teen reportedly admitted having entered and defaced a car. The other two juveniles fled on foot.

Attempted fraud: An employee with a company in the 8400 block of South Avenue reported a caller claiming to represent Dominion East Ohio Gas Co. threatened to discontinue a gas supply to the business if a supposed past-due bill was not paid. The worker recognized the scam and hung up.

Criminal mischief: A woman in the 7400 block of Sugartree Drive reported eggs and toilet paper had been tossed at her home.

Theft: A $45 backpack was removed from a vehicle in the 200 block of Charles Avenue.

Menacing: An Arlene Avenue man alleged his supervisor had threatened via text message to punch his face after the accuser canceled a class he was to have taught.

Burglary: To an apartment in the 3900 block of South Schenley Avenue after a man reportedly had kicked in and damaged a door when a woman refused to allow him in.

Drugs: Officers phone booked 39-year-old Nicole C. Walton of Weston Avenue, Youngstown, on charges of possession of drug-abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia after police responded to a call Aug. 8 regarding an unconscious person in a vehicle at a Southern Boulevard big-box store. Found were a hypodermic needle and a spoon with burn marks, both of which are common in drug use, a report showed.

Arrests: Authorities responded to a report of theft and vandalism at a Mathews Road laundry facility before arresting 24-year-old Thomas E. Eagen and 42-year-old Tammy L. Pedro, both of Clarencedale Avenue, Youngstown, near Southern Park Mall. Eagen was charged with two counts of theft and one of vandalism, and Pedro faced two counts of complicity after an undisclosed sum of money was removed from a coin machine, which also was damaged.

Theft: Two men reportedly stole $100 worth of merchandise from Family Dollar, 4026 South Ave.

Menacing: A woman told officers a driver who had nearly backed into her also threatened to harm the accuser when she confronted the motorist and as she tried to park her vehicle at a Doral Drive big-box store.

Aug. 20

Aggravated menacing: A Woodlawn Avenue woman told police she received secondhand information that a neighbor with whom she’s in a dispute had threatened to use a family member’s gun to shoot the accuser.

Arrest: While responding to a report of a suspicious person in the 7200 block of Market Street, authorities picked up 24-year-old Andre Tubbs Jr. after discovering Tubbs, of Liberty Road, Youngstown, was wanted on a Medina, Ohio, warrant.

Breaking and entering: A man mowing a lawn noticed someone had damaged part of a chain-link fence, evidently before entering a restricted area that belongs to WKBN-TV 27 in the 3900 block of Sunset Boulevard. Damage to the fence was estimated at $1,000.

Assault: A South Avenue woman suffered a swollen left jaw and a small cut to her lip before reporting she had been assaulted. Nevertheless, the victim appeared to have difficulty remembering specific details of the assault, a report showed.

Theft: Someone stole a “For rent” sign from an apartment building in the 800 block of Cook Avenue.

Domestic violence: While answering a fight call in the 5400 block of South Avenue, police took 26-year-old James P. Feltner into custody. Feltner, of Elm Road, Struthers, was wanted on a Trumbull County warrant charging him.

Theft: A Forest Park Place woman noticed her purse missing from her car.

Theft: A man and a woman reportedly took $40 worth of energy drinks from Walgreens Pharmacy, 525 E. Midlothian Blvd.

Criminal damaging: A vehicle in the 7300 block of West Boulevard was found with a broken front driver’s-side window.

Aug. 21

Animal cruelty: Police received a complaint that two pit bull puppies were left tethered outside at a Terrace Drive residence for an extended amount of time in heavy rain. Officers took possession of the animals.

Breaking and entering: Someone pushed open a side window, then entered a garage in the 4200 block of Chester Drive. A bicycle was missing.

Theft: Ashley N. Miller, 28, of West Judson Avenue, and 29-year-old Deidra C.M. Wilson of West Warren Avenue were charged. The two Youngstown women were accused of stealing $137 worth of items from Walmart.

Theft: Two women reportedly took $60 worth of cleaning supplies from Dollar General, 859 E. Midlothian Blvd.

Domestic violence: Harry G. Baker Jr., 55, of Valley View Drive, Boardman, was charged with one count each of domestic violence and aggravated menacing after his former wife alleged Baker had threatened to shoot her with an air nail gun.

Arrest: While part of an Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force detail near U.S. Route 224, officers arrested Newell Spann, 39, of East Avondale Avenue, Youngstown, on a charge of operating a vehicle impaired after saying his blood-alcohol content was 0.106, which exceeds Ohio’s 0.08 legal intoxication limit. Spann also was handed a minor-misdemeanor citation charging marijuana possession.

Identity theft: A South Avenue woman said she was convinced nearly $500 had been removed from her bank accounts.

Theft: A woman was reportedly seen on a surveillance camera stealing numerous undergarments from Victoria’s Secret in Southern Park Mall. The loss came to about $509.

Theft: Katelyn M. Whitman, 27, of Fayetteville, N.C., was charged with theft and obstructing official business after a zip-up hooded sweatshirt was stolen from Walmart. Whitman also provided a false date of birth, police said.

Theft: A $680 gold ring was missing from a residence in the 7700 block of Amberwood Trail.

Aug. 22

Arrests: After responding to a report that a car had crashed into a pole in the 500 block of Boardman-Canfield Road, officers charged 21-year-old Courtney R. Cina of East Parkside Drive, Boardman, with operating a vehicle impaired after saying Cina had a 0.171 blood-alcohol content. A short time later, authorities charged Caitlin L. Cina, same age and address, with obstructing official business and disorderly conduct after alleging an enraged Caitlin Cina had arrived and yelled obscenities at and approached Courtney Cina in a confrontational manner, then refused several times to calm down and return to her vehicle.