Police reports

August 26, 2025

Brooke County Sheriff Charged: Shawn P. Arndt, 36, and Devon J. Chappell, 20, both of Burgettstown, both for possession of a controlled substance and prohibited possession of a firearm, Saturday. Jefferson County Sheriff Missing person search: Deputies were looking for an elderly man with dementia in the Two Ridge Road and township Road 373 area of Steubenville between 8:25 p.m. and about 11 p.m. Friday. The man was found. Suspicious activity: Two pedestrians and one bicyclist were seen going up and down Logan Avenue in Mingo Junction early Saturday. The area was checked and no ...

Police reports

August 25, 2025

Jefferson County Sheriff Clean getaway: A camper at Fernwood State Forest was broken into Thursday night and a plastic bag containing soap was found on the counter as though the intruder was looking for something. Loose dogs: A sheriff’s deputy and dog warden responded to reports of two loose dogs acting aggressively toward people near Saline Street in Irondale Thursday night. The deputy said he used the drive stun of his Taser to scare the dogs and prevent them from attacking the dog warden before the two canines were apprehended. Steubenville Police Booked in: Joel Greer, 33, ...

Today’s birthdays

August 22, 2025

John McDonald, Mingo junction Sam Bezak, Mingo Junction

Police reports

August 22, 2025

Wellsburg Police Charged: Brian J. Mozingo, 41, 1201 Hanlin Way, Weirton, driving under the influence with minors present, child neglect creating a risk of injury and possession of a controlled substance, Wednesday. Brooke County Sheriff Charged: Jeremiah R. Cassella, 45, 120 Pinewood Drive, Weirton, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing on foot and resisting arrest, Wednesday. Charged: Weslee Richmond, 27, Kansas City, Mo., failure to appear, Wednesday. Follansbee Police Charged: David J. Edwards, 47, 243 Main St., possession of a controlled substance, ...

Today’s birthday

August 21, 2025

Connie L. Johnson, 80, Amsterdam

Police reports

August 21, 2025

Steubenville Police Cited for speeding: Edward J. Vantassell, 51, 529 Union Ave.; Jack L. Reese III, 25, 1209 N. Fourth St., Toronto; and David W. McCarrey, 42, Lexington, Ky. Cited: Malcolm L. Jackson, 34, 32 N. Byron Drive, Wintersville, stop sign violation.