Harassment
MOUNT CARMEL - Chastity M. Dewees, 34, of 327 S. Oak St., Apt. 1, Mount Carmel, was cited by Chief of Police Todd Owens for harassment relating to a disturbance at 12:35 a.m. June 28.
Police reported Dewees struck her spouse, Roxanne L. Misner-Dewees, of 343 S. Oak St., causing minor injuries.
Animal cruelty
MOUNT CARMEL - James J. Lindenmuth, 52, of 24 E. Third St., Apt. 302, Mount Carmel, was cited by Police Chief Todd Owens for cruelty to animals involving an incident at 12:15 p.m. July 19.
Police were called for a canine locked inside a vehicle with the windows only partially open. At the time of the call, the temperature was approximately 94 degrees outside.
Police reported Lindenmuth, who owns the dog, exited his building and the canine was immediately removed from the vehicle. The dog did not require medical attention.
Police reminded pet owners that any type of animal should not be left in a vehicle on hot days as they can experience a heat-related emergency very quickly.