Police
April 16, 2026

Police Beat

From Richwood Division of Police reports:

An officer responded to the 200 block of North Franklin Street at 8:30 p.m., April 6, for a 911 follow-up.

A dog was located at the intersection of Route 47 and Miller Road at 4:09 p.m., April 7, and an officer took control of it. The dog was turned over to the sheriff’s office and they moved it to the humane society. No report was taken.

In the 100 block of Pearl Street at 7:01 p.m., April 8, an officer responded a home for a report of a loose dog. No report was taken.

An officer responded to the 100 block of South Fulton Street at 7:31 a.m., April 9, for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival and further investigation, no charges were filed. No report was taken.

Police were dispatched to the 12000 block of Landon Road at 10:24 a.m., April 9, for a report of a vehicle driving at excessive speeds. No report was taken.

At the Richwood Fairgrounds, an officer responded for a report of a loose dog at 8:47 p.m., April 9.

In the 200 block of Forest Lane at 9:31 p.m., April 9, an officer responded to a home for a report of a potential underage party. A report was taken.

An officer responded to the 100 block of North Clinton Street at 9:27 a.m., April 10, for a report of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. A report was taken.

A drivers license was recovered by an officer in the 300 block of East Blagrove Street at 11:14 a.m., April 10, and it was returned to the owner.

Telecommunication’s harassment was reported in the 100 block of South Fulton Street at 7:28 a.m., Saturday, and an officer responded.

At 11:58 a.m., Saturday, an officer responded to the 200 block of Grove Street for a report of someone being harassed by a neighbor. A report was taken.

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