July 27:

Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 200 block of NE 8th Avenue. It was determined to be a medical call. Stark County Medic was dispatched to respond.

Police assisted a citizen who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.

Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on NW 3rd Avenue. The subject was fine.

Police issued many administrative warning tickets (AWTs) after following up on city ordinance violations that were still pending.

The following residents were issued AWTs:

Rachel Rawlings, 41, Galva, was issued a citation for failure to maintain property, accumulation of junk in the 900 block of West Division Street.

Donald Ensley, 39, Galva, was issued a citation for having an unlicensed non-street legal vehicle.

Troy June, 26, Galva, was issued 2 citations for having unlicensed non-street legal vehicles.

Francis Wheeler, 73, Kewanee, was issued a citation for failing to maintain a house in 300 block of SE 5th Avenue.

Ronda Davis, 60, Galva, was issued a citation for failure to maintain a house in 400 block of SE 1st Street.

Cody McDonley, 33, Galva, was issued a citation for having an expired and non-street legal vehicle.

Brad Sims, 48, Galva, was issued 3 citations for failing to maintain property, accumulation of junk, having a swimming pool without a required fence, and having unlicensed non-street legal vehicles in the 100 block of NW 8th Avenue.

Ryley Rafferty, 24, Galva, was issued a citation for having an unlicensed and non-street legal vehicle in the 400 block of NE 3rd Street.

Courtney Turner, 33, Galva, was issued a citation for failing to maintain property, accumulation of junk in the 400 block of NW 2nd Avenue.

Karyn Fedorenko, 65, Chicago, was issued a citation for having unlicensed non-running vehicles in the 00 block of SW 9th Avenue.

Frances Petty, 71, Galva, was issued a citation for failing to maintain property, accumulation of junk in the 200 block of NW 7th Avenue.

July 28:

Police responded to a complaint of criminal damage to state supported property and trespassing at the north water treatment plant. The complaint remains under investigation.

Police responded to a 9-1-1 open line in the 200 block of Morgan Road. It was determined to be a pocket dial.

Police responded to a motorist who had locked the keys inside a vehicle in the 1000 block of SE 2nd Street. Henry County officers were able to unlock the vehicle.

Police delivered a message in the 300 block of SW 1st Avenue.

Police responded to a verbal disturbance in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.

Police assisted Henry County Sheriff’s Office with a combative subject being arrested several miles NW of town.

July 29:

While patrolling, police observed a train stopping and ultimately blocking all Galva railroad crossings. BNSF was contacted, and the train eventually moved along.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 600 block of SW 2nd Avenue. The owner was contacted and advised to put their dog back inside.

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to answer questions about the resident’s sex offender registry.

Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 900 block of West Division. It was determined to be a pocket dial.
Casey Lyon, 47, Galva, was issued an administrative warning ticket (AWT) for a violation of the vehicle ordinance in the 100 block of SW 10th Avenue.

Jackie McClain, 63, Galva, was issued an administrative warning ticket (AWT) for failing to maintain property in the 600 block of SW 2nd Avenue.

July 30:

Police responded to an obstruction of the roadway complaint in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street. A large object apparently fell off an unknown vehicle and was removed.

Police responded to an activated pendant alarm in the 100 block of NW 4th Street. It was determined to be an ambulance request. Stark County Medic also responded.

Police responded to a juvenile complaint in Wiley Park. Several juveniles were reportedly climbing on top of the new playground equipment. The juveniles and their parents were spoken to by the officer

Police responded to a suicidal juvenile complaint at a residence on NE 1st Street. A parent advised they would take care of the situation.

July 31:

Africa Paige, 36, Long Beach, Calif., was issued citations for improper lane usage and having unsafe tires, after police responded to a vehicle complaint at the north edge of town. After a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Center Avenue, he was ticketed and released with a court date.

Police met with a subject at the Galva Police Department in reference to a civil matter.

Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on SW 7th Street for a welfare check. The subject was found to be in a hospital.

Police checked an open door at a residence in the 00 block of NE 4th Street. No one was found in the area, and the door was secured.

Police conducted a low speed vehicle inspection in the 300 block of SW 6th Avenue.

Police assisted a motorist in the 200 block of NE 3rd Street.

Police met a subject at the Police Department who wanted to submit a Freedom of Information Act request for reports.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 1000 block of NW 5th Avenue. The officer was unable to locate the animal.

Aug. 1:

Police responded to a hit and run accident involving a stop sign being run over and destroyed in the 500 block of NW 5th Avenue. The case remains under investigation.

While patrolling, police observed some broken boards in the pavilion area of Washington Park.

Police assisted a resident with a civil property matter in the 00 block of SE 6th Street.

Rodney Billings, 74, Galesburg, was cited for not having a valid driver’s license (expired), following a traffic stop in the 900 block of SW 2nd Street. He was released with a required court date.

Police responded to a neighbor dispute in the 00 block of NE 4th Avenue.

Police met with a subject at the Galva Police Department to answer questions about the subject’s sex offender registry requirements.

Police responded to an ongoing neighbor dispute in the 00 block of NE 4th Avenue.

Police responded to a barking dog complaint in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.

Aug. 2

Police responded to a verbal domestic dispute in the 100 block of NE 9th Street.

Police responded to a reckless driving complaint at the west edge of town. The officer was unable to locate the suspect vehicle.