Steubenville Police

Violent man: A caller reported seeing a man trying to take a purse from a female who was screaming for help, Wednesday. Both of them had left the scene but the caller told police the male had claimed they were dating and the woman had taken something of his. When another man tried to intervene, the caller said the male “began yelling at him.” Another female at the scene told police the victim didn’t want to talk with them so she took her to another location. She said the victim had told her “her boyfriend beats on her and that she did not take anything of his.”

Moving in: A caller claimed a male and female are smoking methamphetamine in a condemned building in a Clinton Street residence, Wednesday. Police said the front door was unlocked and open and they heard a female talking upstairs. She was the only one there and when police told her to gather her items and leave, she did. They also told her not to return to any building she didn’t own or have the owner’s permission to be in.

Unmoving: A McKinley Avenue resident reported a theft from her vehicle, Wednesday. Police determined the two people involved had lived together for several years and had been arguing. The male told them the woman was drunk “(so) he removed the relay switch from her vehicle so that she would not drive drunk.” Police advised him to put the relay switch back where it belonged and told her not to try to drive while she’s intoxicated

Fighting words: A Maryland Avenue resident said a juvenile he’s had ongoing problems with “began to scream obscenities at him and tried to incite a fight” when he asked him not to play with an Orbeeze gun by his vehicle, Wednesday.

Asked to go: A female was refusing to leave Beacon House, Wednesday. When police told her she was no longer welcome there they said she “became upset,” but left.

Carded: A North Seventh Street resident said a woman he knows took his wallet, Wednesday. He said she’d asked if she could use his ID and grabbed his wallet. He said he initially told her yes, but when he changed his mind they struggled. He got the wallet back but said she kept his ID. Police located the woman, who told police she didn’t have the ID and the man had taken it back.

Disturbance: A disturbance was reported in the 700 block of Market Street, Wednesday. Police said both residents admitted arguing but said it never escalated to violence and there was nothing to indicate otherwise. The female left the apartment to avoid further problems.

Opened up: A caller was concerned that people might be staying in a vacant property on North Fifth Street, Wednesday. Police said both doors were open but they did not find any signs that entry had been forced and no one was inside the property when they were there.

Knock knock: A Pembroke Road resident was concerned because someone knocked on the door and left, Wednesday. After speaking with the resident, police determined Prime had made a delivery.

Took it back: A staff member at a homeless shelter reported a theft from Kroger, Wednesday. The item was returned to the store.

Report: Someone reported hearing a shot fired in the vicinity of the 1200 block of Oregon Avenue, Wednesday. No one else called about a gun shot, and police were unable to locate any damage to people or properties.

Petty: A couple in the 700 block of Market Street told police they’d been arguing over a cell phone, Wednesday. They were reminded they have neighbors and they needed to keep it down.

Jefferson County Sheriff

Bad driver: Somone reported seeing a motorist driving recklessly on backroads between Yorkville and Tiltonsville, Wednesday. Deputies said a greyish-colored Pontiac G6 with no plates was running stop signs and speeding through town. Police located the vehicle parked outside of a residence, but they hadn’t witnessed the alleged infractions for themselves. They did say the vehicle had a license plate.

Stolen: A Bergholz man said his ex stole his VISA and put $8,000 in charges on it, Tuesday. He told police the charges posted to his account in August.