Springfield
An employee at Truepointe Cooperative, Inc., in South Charleston was taken by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital Saturday for burns to both arms, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
The injuries occurred when the man attempted to pull a breaker to address electrical issues at the fertilizer dump station at 10660 Huntington Road, according to a sheriff’s office.
The victim walked out of the storage area to request help for his injuries. Authorities transported him by helicopter because of possible second- and third-degree burns.
Arrest
Steven D. Ford II, 20, of 1205 W. High St., was arrested on charges of aggravated burglary and assault after Springfield police alleged he forced his way into a home in the 500 block of South Isabella Street about 6:20 p.m. Thursday and reportedly punched a 33-year-old woman he knows several times.
The woman was transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center for facial injuries.
Forgery
Six counterfeit checks totaling more than $2,450 were reportedly cashed at several Whitacre’s Pharmacy locations on May 31.
Arson
A garage in the 1500 block of West Main Street was reportedly set on fire about 11 p.m. Thursday.
The resident told Springfield police the suspect is a man who the family has had problems with recently.
Bethel Twp.
Theft
A set of tires and rims, valued at $1,000, were reported stolen from a property in the 5800 block of West National Road between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to a Clark County Sheriff’s Office report.