Daily Happenings for Nov. 13

POLICE REPORTS STEUBENVILLE POLICE Big boom: Callers reported “a loud explosion” in the 700 block of Oakmont Wednesday. Residents initially thought it was a transformer and reported seeing “what appeared to be sparks falling down outside,” though a third individual suggested it had something to do with a nearby residence. Police attempted to speak with the occupants but no one came to the door, though once they walked away the porch lights and other lights inside the home mysteriously turned off. While they were searching the area police said they spotted a vehicle parked in front of the resident with “what appeared to be a firework wrapper” as well as “possible damage to the passenger side and roof” of the vehicle. They tried a second time to make contact with someone inside the home “but again no one answered the door.” Scammed: A Columbia Avenue resident said a caller claiming to sell weight loss medication convinced her to give them her credit card information.

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