Police

Activity reports

Law enforcement agencies provided these reports of their activities this past week. Routine activities such as patrols, inspections, training, report-writing, and assistance to other agencies are excluded.

Hillsboro

Jan. 20 — A possible vehicle fire was investigated, which ended up being a radio shorting out.

Jan. 21 — A motorist received assistance after hitting a tire in the road on US-56. Officers met with a person about conceal carry concerns. A possible wandering child was reported, which ended up being a student walking home from school

Jan. 22 — A motorist was warned for using off-road lighting equipment on the roadway.

Friday — A person received assistance with a child custody issue. A welfare check was requested, but the person was not a resident within city limits.

Saturday — A person was warned for using a motorized toy on city streets. A motorist was warned for a J-turn in the 100 block of N. Main St.

Marion

Jan. 20 — A 911 disconnect was investigated, which ended up being a person having phone problems. A motorist was warned on US-56 near Ridge Rd. for speeding.

Jan. 21 — A motorist was warned for a brake light out.

Jan. 22 — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 900 block of N. Cedar, but no vehicle was found.

Thursday — A social security scam attempt was reported. A loose dog was reported, with the dog owner looking for the animal.

Friday — A motorist was warned for failing to stop at a stop sign in the 100 block of S. Freeborn St. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 400 block of S. Coble St., but no action was needed. Assistance was provided for a person who left a pair of keys in a business in the 1000 block of Industrial Rd.

Saturday — A motorist was warned for a headlight out near Main and Elm Sts.

Sunday — Officers met with a person about a trespassing dispute in the 700 block of S. Cedar St.

Peabody

No reports available.