Police Blotter

* June 17, 11:15 a.m.: Police were dispatched to PT Services in reference to vandalism. A woman stated that on Monday morning they found a smoke bomb near the rear bathroom that had gone off. The door must have been locked when the cleaning people left but not pulled shut all the way. The smoke bomb did not smoke, it ignited and burned some of the tile on the floor and the bottom of the basement door before going out. There is no other way into the building except through the doors. There are no suspects.

* June 17, 11:10 p.m.: A woman brought a Blue Tooth to the WPD and stated she found it on the driveway of the Congregational Church. The device was tagged and placed into an evidence locker.

* June 20, 11:45 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a Prospect Street residence in reference to the Nord Center needing assistance with a patient. While Officer Shelton was transporting the patient to the Nord Center the patient woke up, started shaking and his eyes rolled back into his head. Officer Shelton had dispatch call the Elyria hospital and advise them they were on their way there. Security removed the patient from the cruiser and took him into the emergency room. It was noted the patient stated he had taken two pills for a toothache and appeared to have smoked crack earlier.

* June 20, 8:30 p.m.: Officer Aviles was dispatched to Vine Street in reference to a bicycle laying in the middle of the street. The bike was transported to the WPD and placed in the basement of the Town Hall.

* June 20, 8:06 p.m.: Officer Aviles was dispatched to the recreation park in reference to a smash and grab. The officer met with a couple who had their vehicle window on the front passenger side broken out. They indicated the only item missing was a purse. Police were able to talk with others in the area but were not able to locate any type of witness.

Police received a second call for another smash and grab at the recreation park. It was noted this vehicle was parked within view of the other vandalized vehicle and also had its passenger side front window broken out. The only item missing was a purse. There were no witnesses to the second vandalism.

* June 23, 1:36 p.m.: Officer Shelton was dispatched to a Barker Street residence in reference to an 11-year-old boy being approached by a white male who wanted him to get into his van. The boy advised that while playing outside, a white van with a roof ladder pulled up and asked him if he lost his dog. The boy stated no and the male said get in and we'll go get it. The boy yelled no and ran inside his home. It was noted the driver of the van was a white male with a bread driving a white van with no markings on it, but having one metal ladder on the roof. The information was entered into LEADS and the Lorain County Sheriff's Office was notified.

* June 24, 12:50 a.m.: Officer Melda observed a vehicle weaving within its lane on South Main Street. The vehicle also had the rear license plate light out and due to these violations a traffic stop was conducted. Upon approaching the vehicle Officer Melda detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage present. After failed attempts at the Field Sobriety Tests Melinda F. Harris of Wellington was arrested for operating a vehicle intoxicated (OVI). Thomas's BAC was at .065 percent. Thomas stated that she takes medications of which she should not be drinking alcoholic beverages with. When asked about the weaving on South Main Street, Thomas stated she was messing around with her boyfriend in the vehicle while driving. She was also cited for the license plate light and given a court date. She was released on a personal bond in the amount of $1,200.

* June 24, 8:07 p.m.: Carroll J. Allison of Collins, Ohio was under three suspensions; failure to file accident report, security suspension/non-compliance, and having no driving privileges. He was picked up while operating a vehicle on East Herrick. While being transported to the WPD Allison complained of shortness of breath and having difficulty breathing and stated it was from the four bypass surgeries he had previously. Allison was checked by SLCAD but refused medical treatment. He was processed for the driving under suspension and given a court date prior to being released on a $1,000 personal bond.

* June 25, 6:32 a.m.: Officer Melda observed a vehicle being operated with no visible registration and the driver was not wearing his seat belt. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was explained the reason for the stop. The driver advised that he did not have a license and the vehicle had an expired temporary tag. Samuel L. Fauver of Wellington was transported to the WPD where he was charged with expired license, seat belt, display of plates and expired plates. He was released on a personal bond in the amount of $1,276 and given a court date. It was noted that the vehicle was searched and towed, and also did not have insurance.

* June 25, 7:54 a.m.: A male brought in a credit card that was found at the upground reservoir. The owner was located and advised the department to destroy the card. The card was destroyed and no further action was taken.

* June 26, 2:42 p.m.: Officer Shelton was dispatched to a Grove Street residence in reference to a theft from a vehicle. Upon arrival the officer met with a male who stated that at 4 a.m. he heard a horn blow. He looked outside but didn't see anything. When leaving for work he realized that someone took his binoculars from the backseat and a few CD's from the front console. The vehicle was left unlocked. There are no suspects.

* June 26, 9:48 p.m.: Police were dispatched to East Herrick Avenue for a domestic dispute. After resolving the dispute a check through leads revealed Ryan S. Axford of Spencer had an active warrant entered through the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Axford was placed in restraints and transported to the WPD where he was later transported to the Lorain County Correctional Facility pending a rule four hearing.

* June 27, 7:07 p.m.: A man came to the station to report harassing phone calls he had received the prior evening. He filled out a statement which stated sometime around 1 a.m. he received two calls from an unknown number. It was noted that Officer Melda spoke with three subjects all of who claimed they didn't know who made the call. Officer Melda spoke with the male who filed the complaint and advised him that the males were to have no contact with him.

* June 27, 8:04 p.m.: Police were informed of a van coming into town which was said to be weaving all over the roadway. As the van passed Officer Melda, he observed it to have a cracked windshield and loud muffler. Due to these violations a traffic stop was conducted. The officer explained the reason for the stop and it was at this time he detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. The driver was asked to step out of his vehicle and perform a series of field sobriety tests of which he failed. Jimmy D. Morrison of Wellington was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence and transported to the WPD. An inventory search of the vehicle was conducted prior to the towing. During this time Officer Melda located a mug with what appeared to be beer in it. At the station Morrison was formally charged with OVI, refusal, unsafe vehicle and open container. Morrison asked why his van was towed and he was advised of the windshield, muffler and tires. He was given a court date and was transported to the Lorain County Jail where he will be held until his court date or the posting of his bond in the amount of $6,110. The mug was logged into evidence.

* June 27, 9:30 p.m.: Officer Aviles was dispatched to Courtland Street in reference to a dog complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with two women who advised they have complained about the dog running loose and that the owner of the American Bull Dog claims the dog is harmless. The women further stated the dog is always in their yards, while one woman stated the dog growls and shows his teeth as if he is going to bite her. Officer Melda was advised by dispatch the dog owner was at work and he told his family to "Send the dog to the pound or do whatever we have to." The dog was taken into custody and transported to the WPD with the assistance of the owner's 12-year-old son. At approximately 11:39 p.m. Officer Aviles met with the dog owner Tremayne Howard at the WPD where he was cited for dog at large and assigned a court date. Howard took his dog upon leaving the station.

* June 28, 1:38 a.m.: Police were dispatched to the Mosey Inn for a fight complaint. Upon arrival police observed a group of people outside the bar pointing and yelling. Officer Heathcoat observed one male attempting to leave the area and he was placed in restraints for safety reasons. The man was highly intoxicated and his left eye appeared to be swelling. When asked if he needed medical attention he declined. The man further stated that earlier in the evening his friend was in a fight with another male. When speaking with witnesses at the scene it was noted all witnesses were intoxicated. After speaking with all parties, it was determined that due to all persons involved being intoxicated there would be no charges filed by anyone. All parties were sent home for the evening without further incident. Any charges will be filed through the prosecutor.

* June 29, 1:22 a.m.: Police responded to a fight call at the Mosey Inn. Earlier in the evening police responded to Weekend at Bernie's for an incident which involved the same two people. It was noted the two were a couple but no longer together. Upon arrival to the Mosey Inn, Officer Smosny spoke with the woman while Officer Melda went and pursed the male who was running from the scene. He was chased behind the POV Birdseed Factory building where he was apprehended and placed into a patrol car. Back at the scene witnesses advised the male observed the woman to walk in front of the Mosey Inn and according to reports he exited and began yelling at her and threw a beer bottle on the ground causing it to shatter. Tracy L. Johnson of Wellington was charged with disorderly conduct intoxication persisting and obstruction of official business. He was transported to the Lorain County Correctional Facility until his court date or the posting of a $1,000 bond. When asked why he fled the scene he stated "I just wanted to get away."