November 2, 2023

Police Beat

By David

Sunday, Oct. 22

An officer responded to the 10 block East Ottawa Street for a report of an alarm drop.

Sunday, Oct. 22

An officer responded to the 13000 block of Route 47 to assist the Union County Sheriff’s Office on a suspicious person.

Monday, Oct. 23

An officer responded to the 200 block of South Franklin Street for a report of an unruly juvenile.

Monday, Oct. 23

An officer responded to the 400 block of Grove Street for a report of a driving complaint.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

An officer responded to the 100 block of East Ottawa Street for a request for a well being check.

Friday, Oct. 27

An officer responded to the 10 block of West Ottawa Street for a report of a vehicle crash. Upon arrival it was determined no crash took place.

Saturday, Oct. 28

An officer responded to the 400 block of North Franklin Street for a report of a 911 hang up.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Officers responded to the 100 block of South Fulton Street for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival and further investigation, 50-year-old Paul Black, of Richwood, and 51-year-old Bryce Blanton, of Richwood, were arrested and charged with domestic violence.

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