May 2, 2024

Police Beat

Monday, April 22

An officer responded to the 100 block of North Franklin Street for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

Tuesday, April 23

An officer located a suspicious vehicle while on patrol at Richwood Fairground and upon further investigation, nothing out of the ordinary was found.

Tuesday, April 23

An officer responded to the 200 block of Grove Street for an animal complaint.

Wednesday, April 24

An officer responded to the 200 block of South Franklin Street for a report of a 911 follow up.

Thursday, April 25

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Ottawa Street and Loretta Bivens, 75, of Richwood, was issued a citation for failure to yield to the right-of-way.

Thursday, April 25

An officer responded to the Oak Street for a report of a non-injury vehicle crash. Upon arrival and further investigation, Brenda Scheiderer, 62, of Richwood was issued a citation for improper backing.

Friday, April 26

An officer responded to the 100 block of North Franklin Street for a request of a well-being check.

Friday, April 26

An officer responded to the Richwood Park for a report of found property. A pocketknife was located and turned into the police department.

Friday, April 26

An officer responded to the 100 block of Beatty Avenue for a loud noise complaint.

Friday, April 26

An officer responded to the 12000 block of Route 47 to assist the Union County Sheriff’s Office on a report of suspicious circumstances.

Saturday, April 27

An officer responded to the 200 block of Grove Street for a report of criminal damaging.

Saturday, April 27

An officer responded to Richwood Park for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival and further investigation, no charges were filed.

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