Crime & Safety
Woman's Suspicions Save Her From Scam; Drunken Driver Lashes Out: Crime Blotter
The following was supplied by the North Canton Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.
Suspicious business practices
A North Canton woman was almost conned June 24 when she tried to claim a "free $100 gift card" from the Rewards CMS Company, according to a North Canton police report.
She called the business, offered some personal information, but became suspicious when an operator repeatedly asked for her credit card number. When she tried to cancel the reward offer, the company said it would fine her $67 to do so.
The woman called her bank and canceled her credit card.
When officers tried to call the suspicious company at 1-855-322-7078, they were transferred to multiple operators and hung up on.
Hot head
A man became hostile with police June 16 after he was arrested for drunken driving in the 500 block of Everhard Road SW.
According to the police report, the man verbally lashed out at officers and tried to destroy police equipment as he was being processed at the North Canton Police Department.
He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Speeder learns a tough lesson
A suspected drunken driver was arrested June 21 in the 1600 block of North Main Street for allegedly exceeding speeds of 55 mph in a 35 mph zone.
He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a first-degree misdemeanor, and was cited for speeding.
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