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Friday, September 25, 2009

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From the public records of the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office:

Police Department

A man was given a trespass warning Tuesday for threatening to harm his 17-year-old former girlfriend at 1019 Adams St.

A man reported Tuesday that his North Main Street employer received an anonymous letter accusing him of being a pervert and hitting on teenage girls. The man guessed that his ex sent the letter.

A telecommunications harassment warning was given Tuesday to a man accused of making vague threats to another at 518 South St.

A $500 Prada handbag, which included a $200 Coach wallet, keys to a Mercedes, a $1,500 diamond bracelet, credit card and phone, was reported missing by a woman who had patronized downtown bars Monday night.

A Findlay woman reported Wednesday that her ex-husband had threatened to kill her.

Vandals broke into and damaged an unoccupied house at 500 N. Cory St., it was reported Wednesday. They removed water pipes, causing three feet of flooding in the basement, and damaged a bathroom and drywall during an apparent attempt to steal copper piping.

A Fresh Encounter employee, 317 W. Main Cross St., reported Wednesday that a Great Scot customer passed a bad check for $104 in June.

The front door of a garage was kicked in at 811 South St., it was reported Wednesday, but nothing in the garage was taken.

A Morse Street resident reported Wednesday his ex-fiance sent him suicidal text messages.

Domestic disputes occurred recently on East Sandusky Street and Baldwin Avenue.

A Larkins Street woman on Wednesday reported receiving unwanted text messages from a male friend's estranged wife.

A Blanchard Street woman reported Wednesday that her mother's boyfriend threatened her life, and accused her of starting "a family war" via text messages.

A 19-year-old was arrested for underage consumption after an officer pulled him over early Thursday at 1220 Tiffin Ave. for speeding.

A 19-year-old was arrested early Thursday in the 200 block of Clinton Court for underage consumption, resisting arrest and falsification after being stopped while walking and then fleeing the scene.

Officers responded to a fight at 2029 Sterling Court early Thursday. The two men said they were friends, but had begun hitting each other during an argument.

A bicycle was pilfered from an unlocked garage at 630 Winterberry Drive, it was reported Thursday.

A Ford Windstar was stolen from 1317 Chateau Circle, it was reported Thursday. It was later recovered undamaged by the Detroit Police Department.

A piece of concrete was thrown through the driver's side window of a Dodge truck parked at 322½ College St., it was reported Thursday. A personal check for $50 and five packs of cigarettes were taken.

Sheriff's Office

A Hancock County man asked that a report be filed, at his insurance company's request, about his adult stepson, who threatened to burn the man's house down after being told he would not be inheriting it.

A rural Jenera woman said a man has been using her cell phone number. She had received two calls from retailers, and one from the Bellbrooke Police Department, asking for him.

A domestic dispute happened recently on Redwood Drive.

Spent rounds, apparently from a .22-caliber gun, were found in the vinyl siding at 226 E. Main Cross St., McComb.

Anyone with information about a crime can call Findlay/Hancock County Crimestoppers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 419-425-TIPS, or visit the Web at www.HancockCrimeStoppers.org.

Callers may remain anonymous.

Courthouse

From the public records of the Hancock County auditor's office. No money changes hands in some real estate transfers between family members, in some bank repossessions, and in some other transfers.

Real Estate Transfers

Adam A. and Evonne D. Perry to City of Findlay, 616 Findlay St., Findlay, $50,879.

Fire Calls

From the public records of the Findlay Fire Department:

Wednesday

7:56 p.m., 318½ W. Main Cross St., emergency medical service call.

Thursday

7:10 a.m., 2021 Broad Ave., emergency medical service call.

8:30 a.m., 1101 N. Cory St., emergency medical service call.
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