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 generally are excluded. Dates may reflect starting or ending dates of officers’ shifts rather than actual dates of occurrence.
HILLSBORO
Sept. 7 — A vehicle reportedly losing parts from a building being towed on US-56 west from Limestone Rd. was not found. A driver was warned for not using lights when required at Grand Ave. and Ash St. A disconnected 911 call was received from near US-56 and Orchard Dr. Police helped the sheriff’s office with an unspecified call involving a juvenile.
Sept. 8 — Dogs reported loose on S. Date St. were not found. A driver was warned for not using lights when required at Ash and D Sts.
Sept. 9 — Police talked to a resident about a civil matter.
Thursday — A vehicle reportedly passing recklessly on US-56 was not found. A driver was warned for an equipment violation in the 200 block of N. Ash St. Police talked to a resident about an order of protection from abuse and investigated a traffic complaint on Park Ct.
Friday — Police talked to the owner of a car about a parking issue in the 600 block of S. Lincoln St. A resident reported a possible scam. Another complained about a dog in the 100 block of S. Cedar St. Police helped a driver locked out of a vehicle.
Saturday — A driver was warned for running a stop sign at Ash and 2nd Sts.
Sunday — Police are continuing to investigate a report of a woman being struck in the face and choked by her boyfriend in the 100 block of N. Washington St. A water leak was reported near Parkside Homes, and a reckless driver was reported on US-56 eastbound from Lehigh.
MARION
Sept. 7 — A 911 call from the 400 block of N. Freeborn St. was disconnected. Three drivers were warned for speeding or equipment violations on US-56 at Cedar St. and Timber Rd.
Sept. 8 — A possible intruder was reported in the 300 block of Locust St. Police helped the sheriff’s department at two traffic stops. Two other drivers were warned for equipment or unspecified traffic violations at Main and Elm Sts. and Sherman and Cedar Sts.
Sept. 9 — Police disposed of a snake found at Hilltop Manor. A dog was reported loose at an unspecified location.
Thursday — An out-of-control juvenile was reported at Oasis special education school. A driver was warned for speeding at Main and Freeborn Sts.
Friday — Three drivers were warned for speeding at US-56 and Timber Rd. and one at Lawrence and Thorp Sts. Police helped the sheriff’s department with an unspecified call at US-77 and 170th Rd.
Saturday — A resident complained about noise in the 200 block of N. Cedar St. A driver was warned for speeding at 1st and Water Sts. Police helped a driver who locked keys in a car.
Sunday — Three drivers were warned for speeding and one for an equipment violation in traffic stops on US-56 at Cedar St. and Timber Rd. and at 3rd and Library Sts. Police helped the sheriff’s office with an unspecified call in Canada and helped Hillsboro police investigate a domestic disturbance.
PEABODY
Sept. 9 — A burglary at Dollar General remains under investigation.
Thursday — A driver was ticketed for speeding.
Last modified Sept. 16, 2026