A woman was ticketed by Avon police after she parked in the handicapped parking at Target in Avon Commons.
Ashley Rogers was cited after she allegedly parked in a handicapped spot around 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. Police saw her get into the car with her baby and leave. When police pulled her over, she said her parents had a handicapped placard for the car. But since they weren't with her, police said, she wasn't authorized to use it.
Police also found there was an unpaid ticket for the same violation from 2007.
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Busted
Police arrested a woman on outstanding warrants on Feb. 16 when the car she was a passenger in was pulled over on Center Road.
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Angela Martinez had warrants for telecom harassment and unlawful entrustment. She was taken to Lorain County Jail.
The driver of the car was cited for driving under suspension.
Walk Smart
Police came upon a woman walking home from work on Chester Road around 10:22 p.m. on Feb. 16. They gave her a ride to her place, and told her she should wear reflective clothing and/or carry a flashlight when she's walking at night so drivers can see her.
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