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Jefferson County Sheriff
Badly injured: A woman living on state Route 213 who had been knocked to the ground and struck her head was flown by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital where she underwent emergency surgery after she was found unresponsive in her home, Saturday. Deputies were told the woman and her husband had been at a nearby establishment the night before when a man began choking a female companion. Bystanders rushed to break it up and the man causing the problem was pushed outdoors where the situation escalated and he "was trying to hit everyone." The victim was bleeding from the back of her head after the fall but got up and went inside the bar. Her husband said he helped patch her up and they went home. A bystander was able to help identify the man who was responsible for the melee and said he "struck many people when it escalated outside of (the bar.)"
Vengeful ex: A Wintersville woman said she's being "harassed and threatened" because she's dating a woman's ex-fiance, Saturday. She said the other woman had been sending messages threatening to kill her and beat her up and had posted her business card on Facebook with a vulgar caption. Deputies said the other woman told them she was not available to talk with them but went on to admit she had mentioned wanting to beat the other woman up and admitted she'd posted the screen shot of her business card with the vulgar caption. She said the man "left her a few weeks ago and she recently found out that he was seeing" the caller and was upset because she had two children with him. The prosecutor is reviewing the case.
Altercation: Someone reported a "fight in the street" at Pleasant Hills Trailer Court, Sunday. Deputies located a man on his porch smoking who said he "injured his ankle and had someone help him back to his residence." Another resident said there had been an altercation and he tried to break it up. Deputies said no one else involved was still at the scene.
Seeing is believing: A Wintersville woman wanted two people sleeping on her floor removed, but when deputies asked to speak with one of them she hung up, Sunday. She ultimately was transported to the hospital. They said they'd been at the residence "numerous times for the same thing."
Angry: A Rayland man discovered scratches on his vehicle's hood, driver's side door and rear door and rear quarter panel as well as a scratched windshield, Sunday. He said his ex had been texting him the night before and figures it was her.
Stolen: A Richmond resident said two impact drills and a DeWalt drill were removed from a garage, Sunday.
Cited: Brian Hnanicek, Girard, Ohio, driving under suspension and expired registration.
Steubenville Police
Walk this way: A caller reported four people arguing in the street on Franklin Avenue at Fifth Street, Saturday. Police said they were "attempting to get an intoxicated female back home."
Stolen: A North Fourth Street resident said a specialized blue and orange bike had been stolen from outside his residence, Sunday.
Lost and found: A Lincoln Boulevard resident found a purse on her porch, Sunday. Police checked the identification inside and returned it to the owner.
Compromised; A Buena Vista resident complained her juvenile son's cell phone may have been hacked, Saturday. She requested a report be filed in case any criminal activity was to take place on his account and told police she thinks someone might be taking advantage of the child.
Booked: Sean C. Cassels, 37, 348 Orchard Place, Wintersville, warrant charging felony theft, Monday.
Cited: James Thompson, 43, 1240 Pennsylvania Ave., driving under suspension.