Crime & Safety
UPDATE Man Arrested After Chase into River
Police ran after a man following a break-in a shop along the Front Street Mall.
Cuyahoga Falls police run after a suspect in connection with a break-in over the weekend.
Police responded to a possible breaking and entering incident in progress at the at 2146 Front Street Saturday at 2:24 a.m.. Police report suspects were seen fleeing the area as a witness called police with a suspect description.
Anthony S. Stemple was pursued on a foot chase near the riverfront. He ran into the river, but was arrested after he returned to shore.
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Stemple is charged with breaking and entering, a felony of the fifth degree, and obstructing official business, a misdemeanor of the second degree.
His arraignment is schedule for 8:30 a.m., Mon., Aug. 15 at Stow Municipal Court.
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