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As kids' stress increases, board is there

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Do you think kids are stressed out more today than in previous generations? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Studies have shown increases in stress, anxiety and depression as compared to a generation ago.

 

Purported robbery victim 'just wanted ride home'

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A man who claimed he was robbed at gunpoint made his story up, Powell police said.

 

Gun found in river along West Wilson Bridge

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A resident walking on the Olentangy bikeway found a gun in the Olentangy River along West Wilson Bridge Road at 3:42 p.m. May 17.

 

Two gunmen rob McDonald's early Monday morning

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The McDonald's fast food restaurant at 4435 Executive Parkway was robbed at 4 a.m. Monday, May 20, Blendon Township police reported.

 

Fraudulent checking account transfer cost man nearly $4,000

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A resident in the 1400 block of LaFayette Drive told police someone used his name and checking account number to transfer a total of $3,967 from his checking account into another account between noon April 29 and 5:30 p.m. May 10.

 

High school students charged in two separate incidents

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A school resource officer arrested a 16-year-old student at a Reynoldsburg High School academy on charges of public indecency and sexual imposition after the boy exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl, Reynoldsburg police reported.

 

Rash of vehicle vandalism, break-ins reported last week

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Hilliard police last week reported several incidents of vandalism and thefts involving vehicles.

 

Skateboard-carrying teen suspected in burglary

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Last week, a skateboard-carrying suspect broke into and burglarized a home in the 2800 block of Addison Drive, Grove City police reported.

 

Men with gun demand cash, take medicine

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

A mother and daughter were held at gunpoint when two men broke into their home last week during an aggravated burglary.

 

Officer draws gun to counter pistol-wielding resident

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A Grandview Heights police officer making a well-being check May 19 drew his firearm for fear of his safety, reports said.

 

'Senior tag' prompts report of naked motorist

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A naked motorist was reported driving around the neighborhood May 8 after he turned onto Goshen Lane from Diven Lane.

 

Smart phones, iPads stolen in two break-ins

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A store in the 6300 block of Sawmill Road was broken into between 8:30 p.m. May 11 and 3:15 a.m. May 12 and five smart phones were stolen.

 

Two arrested on felony warrants

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Two recent traffic stops made by Grandview Heights police officers resulted in the arrests of two men named in warrants for felony charges.

 

Three arrested following apparent accidental BB gun shooting

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Whitehall police arrested three people May 11 following what appeared to be an accidental shooting via a BB-gun.

 

Stolen tools, appliances showing up at pawn shops

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

An official with a construction company on Busch Boulevard filed a report at 11:42 a.m. May 17 regarding the theft of power tools and appliances between April 28 and April 30.

 

Officers investigate identity fraud reports in neighborhood

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

New Albany police are investigating another case of identity fraud related to 2013 tax returns, the third incident recently reported by residents on Vaux Link.

 

Bikes, lawn mower reported stolen from garage

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Two bicycles valued at $400 each and a $400 lawn mower were reported stolen from a detached garage on East Tulane Road at 9:29 p.m. May 13.

 

Worthington: Thieves target cables, wires

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Cables and wires valued at more than $7,000 were stolen from two utility companies between May 2 and May 13.

 

Delaware police busy with burglary reports

Friday, May 17, 2013

Delaware police responded to a slew of burglaries during the first half of May.

 

Officers respond to more incidents involving juveniles

Friday, May 17, 2013

For the second consecutive week, the Pataskala Division of Police dealt with several incidents involving juveniles, including a damaged vehicle and loitering in local parks after hours.

 

Rite Aid building damaged after car crashes into it

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Rite Aid pharmacy, 800 Delaware Ave., sustained heavy damage May 11 when the building was hit by a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old man.

 

Dogs again prompt calls to cops

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Several incidents involving dogs were reported to Gahanna police recently.

 

Two men and a woman steal cash, phones from store

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

A strong-arm robbery was reported at a business in the 6500 block of Perimeter Drive between 1:30 and 1:36 p.m. May 3.

 

TV, stereo, video-game console taken by thieves

Friday, May 10, 2013

Three Delaware households lost electronics and other property to thieves in recent burglaries.

 

House burglarized during owner's overseas trip

Monday, May 13, 2013

Neighbors keeping an eye on an East Como Avenue home for the owner while she was in Scotland discovered the back door had been kicked in May 2.

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