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Barnesville Police Log

Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers November 2-8, 2026.

Monday, November 2, 2026

11:26 am – assisting the EMS squad on North Street.

12:50 pm – person on station about an accident from the other day.

3:27 pm – traffic stop on East Main Street.

4:38 pm – female on station stating that she received threats over Facebook.

 4:42 pm – male on station stating that he believes someone has been messing with his water spicket on his house.

7:10 pm – female caller states that she bumped into a vehicle in the parking lot across from the Municipal building.

7:40 pm – caller from Pine Lane regarding juveniles.

8:46 pm – female caller states that she believes that she has been scammed out of $250 on Facebook.

9:56 pm – 911 call received call from North Street. Officer reported that the address is not correct and no one in the area knows the person.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:23 am – female caller from Noon Road, Goshen Township, reported that she found a men’s wallet on a street in Barnesville. She took the wallet to her mother’s residence on Mount Olivett.

8:09 am – vehicle lockout on West Church Street.

1:25 pm – caller reporting a gray Buick being driven around town by an unlicensed male.

4:55 pm –caller asking if it’s legal to put Christmas lights on a vehicle.

6:10 pm – caller from South Arch Street reporting a domestic dispute between neighbors.

10:23 pm – male caller from North Chestnut Street reporting that a person is yelling loudly. He stated the person is a menace and is nuts. The caller would like to go to bed, but it is too loud.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:04 am – The Belmont County Board of DD is asking for the police to assist them to remove a person from a residence on Sycamore Street.

10:50 am – warrant service on Mackey Drive. Male has a court appearance this morning and the warrant was supposed to be recalled.

12:15 pm – caller advising a private property accident in a parking lot.

1:35 pm – caller asking if we patrol Pigeon Point. Dispatcher stated that Barnesville does not patrol the Pigeon Point area. It is out of the corporation.

2:47 pm – traffic stop on West Church Street.

5:11 pm – caller from Westview Drive states there is sewage coming up into his basement. A water department employee asked if anyone else on the street is experiencing the same type of problem. If it is the only one residence, the residence should be maintained by the property owner.

5:43 pm – caller requesting a police clearance letter stating that he hasn’t been convicted of any major crimes. He needs this information for a job.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:11 am – officers are assisting the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department on Morgantown Avenue with a warrant.

11:14 am – vehicle lockout on East Main Street.

1:44 pm – traffic stop on North Chestnut Street.

1:55 pm – caller advising that while he was walking behind the car wash a white dog charged him and bit him on the finger.

2:07 pm – caller stating cars are parked in the no parking area on West Church Street across from a church. Officer spoke to the drivers and told them they are not permitted to park at that location.

2:18 pm – person on station to talk to an officer about finding a ride to the jail because of court order to report to jail for three days. The person has no transportation to get there.

5:43 pm – female caller stating that she is concerned about the safety of the dogs, ducks and chickens that reside on High Street. She would like the police to check out the situation.

6:25 pm – male on station reporting that he stuck another vehicle in a parking lot. Insurance information has been exchanged between the two parties.

9:47 pm – male caller reporting he thinks someone is hacking into his cell phone account.

10:55 pm – report received about a white vehicle coming into town that is weaving in and out of traffic.

Friday, November 6, 2026

7:50 am – disabled vehicle reported on Louise Lane.

8:03 am – alarm drop on East Main Street for an unlocked front door. Dispatcher had negative contact with the keyholder.

10:25 am – assisting another unit in Richland Township. Police are requesting the K9 unit from Barnesville.  

1:49 pm – person on station requesting the police go to Grey Lane about a newborn child.

1:52 pm – police going to Grey Lane to remove a newborn child from a residence.

 2:15 pm – individuals on station wanting to talk to an officer about an officer complaint. Also wants to file a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request.

2:26 pm – parking enforcement completed and enforced on West Church Street.

3:36 pm – caller requesting to talk with an officer about a civil matter.

3:48 pm – 911 office called requesting a check on a juvenile on Morgantown Avenue. The juvenile stated he gave a dog too much of something but wouldn’t say what it was. Officer reported the kid gave the dog grapes and was not sure what to do.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

11:23 am – 911 asking for an officer to assist Bridgeport Police on a traffic stop. Positive indication found in the search.

12:04 pm – complaint about a black Suburban on East Main Street. Caller reports that the driver of the vehicle “flies down East Main Street” and is always revving the car up between 11 – 11:30 pm and sometimes early in the morning.

3:43 pm – female on station wanting to speak to an officer about being harassed.

5:46 pm – report of an unlicensed male driving a gray Buick.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:42 am – caller stated her sister will not answer the door for church or answer phone calls. She would like a welfare check. Caller called again and stated that her sister picked her up.

9:45 am – 911 advised of a call about a hit/skip on Mulberry Street sometime overnight.

10:59 am – person on station accusing someone of using her mom’s google card money.

2:12 pm – caller from North Chestnut Street requested an officer check on children. Confiscated drug paraphernalia on scene. Belmont County Sheriff Deputy has a female in custody.

2:48 pm – caller reporting an unlicensed driver of a red GMC that is parked on South Lincoln Avenue.

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