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STEUBENVILLE POLICE
Big boom: Callers reported "a loud explosion" in the 700 block of Oakmont Wednesday. Residents initially thought it was a transformer and reported seeing "what appeared to be sparks falling down outside," though a third individual suggested it had something to do with a nearby residence. Police attempted to speak with the occupants but no one came to the door, though once they walked away the porch lights and other lights inside the home mysteriously turned off. While they were searching the area police said they spotted a vehicle parked in front of the resident with "what appeared to be a firework wrapper" as well as "possible damage to the passenger side and roof" of the vehicle. They tried a second time to make contact with someone inside the home "but again no one answered the door."
Scammed: A Columbia Avenue resident said a caller claiming to sell weight loss medication convinced her to give them her credit card information. By the time she realized it was a scam her card had already been charged $748 and when she requested a refund, the scammer refused.
Pipe down: A man was taken into custody after he allegedly continued to yell obscenities at two women Tuesday despite having been warned by police to walk away. Police said Bryant C. Owens, 25, no fixed address, was charged with disorderly conduct after they tried to calm him down without success. Once he finally walked away, he got as far as his car before he succumbed to temptation and again screamed obscenities at the women who "were yelling and cursing back," police said.
Scrambled mess: A State Street resident told police her car and home had been egged Tuesday. Police said both were "covered in broken egg shells and egg yolk."
Booked: Ryan Gooch, 35, no fixed address, possession of drugs and criminal trespass, Wednesday. Gooch allegedly had been sleeping in the hospital lobby and had been told multiple times to leave but refused. Employees said when they tried again they spotted "two bags with an unknown powder in them" directly under him and called police. Police said they seized 3.24 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine base.
Code issues: Notices of violation were sent to owners/occupants of properties at 1503 Ridge Ave., garbage and other household discards scattered in the yard, weeds growing through fence and partially obstructing the sidewalk; and 726 Oakmont Ave., garbage and other household discards in the back yard, high grass.
Booked: Brian E. Howard, 67, 601 Two Ridge Road, Apt. L2, Wintersville, failure to comply and possession of drug paraphernalia.