Hardin County Deputy Jason Scott demonstrates methods of self-defense to Upper Scioto Valley student Peyton Hall on Thursday as part of the district’s first Mental Health Day for students in grades 7-12.

A report was received of a theft from 370 Hayes Ave. A possible menacing incident was reported at Life Works.

Brandon Lee Thomas, 344 N. High St., was the front seat passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of W. Columbus Street. During the stop, another officer was called to the scene to handle his police canine in conducting a sniff of the stopped vehicle.

Kenton police A possible domestic disturbance was reported in the 600 block of S. Wayne Street.

Friday An officer responded to 355 N. Ida St. for a report of a window being shot with a BB gun.

An abandoned vehicle was towed from Walmart by Lowery’s Towing and placed into its impound lot. A property dispute was reported at 202 E. Ohio St.

Gabriel C. Smith, Lima, was eastbound in the 1,000 block of W. Lima Street when a deer ran southbound into the roadway and into the path of the vehicle. Smith struck the deer, causing damage on the front driver’s side of the vehicle.

Officers were dispatched to 528 Decatur St. in reference to a domestic disturbance. A caller reported a scam.

Friday A minor private property crash was reported at Marathon on E. Columbus Street.

Susan D. Sheldon, 624 S. Detroit St., reported an identity theft. She stated that she had received a notice in the mail of an overdue cable bill from a debt collections agency.