Friday, May 17, 2013
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Smash and grab On May 6 at 8:44 a.m., the owner of Studio Eleven -- located at 1714 Portage Trail -- contacted police after someone smashed through her door and entered the business while it was closed. The thief reportedly stole cash from a register and fled, according to a Cuyahoga Falls police report. Total loss and damage: $1,000. Busted Robert L. Bauer, 42, of Cuyahoga Falls, was hit with a pair of felonies on May 4 after police found heroin, cocaine, a burnt spoon and syringes in his car during a routine traffic stop, according to a police report. Bauer was charged with drug possession, a fifth-degree felony; drunken driving, a first-degree misdemeanor; and drug abuse instruments, a second-degree misdemeanor. He was also cited …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The following was supplied by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Suspected overdose A Studio City resident called 911 May 3 at 1:58 a.m. after finding Shane Stott, 42, of Cuyahoga Falls, unconscious in her apartment. Stott was rushed to Summa Western Reserve Hospital and pronounced dead at 2:32 a.m., according to a police report. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office is still waiting on the toxicology report to determine the official cause of death. Cuyahoga Falls Police Lt. Steve Guldeman said an initial investigation has led detectives to suspect Stott died from a heroin overdose. Barnstorming On May 1, a West Bath Road resident contacted Cuyahoga Falls police after someone broke into his barn and stole a pair of air compressors. Total loss: $530. The man intends to prosecute if an arrest is …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Conned A Cuyahoga Falls resident reportedly gave someone $2,000 to secure sweepstakes winnings. By April 27, after a year of sending money, the man grew suspicious and called Falls police. Officers quickly deduced the sweepstakes was a sham, and police have no leads on the suspected con man. Thieves love unlocked doors A Cuyahoga Falls woman arrived to her unlocked 11th Street home on April 26 and realized her Apple MacBook and TVs had been swiped. Total loss: $3,500. There is a suspect, and the woman intends to prosecute. Who steals paint? An unknown number of small-time crooks reportedly broke into a house in the 2800 block of Norma Street on April 29 and stole $220 worth of paint and brushes. There are no leads or suspects. License to …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
But that's nothing new, according to the police chief.
Rockin' on the River kicks off May 24 this year and just like in past years, there will be a police presence at the well-attended free outdoor concert event on Fridays. In light of the recent bombing in Boston, police officers are on higher alert at events with large crowds. Police Chief Tom Pozza said that backpacks are and have always been subject to search. "My department is just going to be more diligent about checking and asking people to secure them in their cars or leave them at home. In light of the recent world events, I think this will make people feel safer," Pozza said. Also, don't forget that the curfew passed in 2011 still remains in effect. The area between Oakwood Avenue and Broad Boulevard, along the Riverfront Mall and…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of the stories readers most clicked on during the month of April 2013.
Here's a look back at the most popular stories on Cuyahoga Falls Patch in April. Don't forget to "like" Cuyahoga Falls Patch on Facebook so you don't miss out on the big stories in May.
Monday, April 29, 2013
The following was provided by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Watch that first step, it's a doozy On the evening of April 25, a drunk Cuyahoga Falls woman was struck by a passing car as she started to jaywalk at the intersection of Portage Trail and Fourth Street. According to a Cuyahoga Falls police report, the driver had no time to stop and was not at fault. The woman, who sustained a leg injury in the accident, was cited for disorderly conduct and transferred to Summa Western Reserve Hospital. Better lock your doors A resident called police on April 23 after someone slipped through an unlocked door of his house and stole $515 in property. There are no leads or suspects in connection with the Americana Drive burglary. Sugar bandit The owner of B&K Rootbeer reported a thief broke into his store …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Crafty Scam Nets Thief Cases of Beer A man has hit two Giant Eagle stores in Fairlawn with a scam that allowed him to walk out with multiple cases of free beer. According to the report, the man identified himself to the manager as a Tramonte Distributing employee who had come to inventory the shelves for outdated beer. He went into the cooler and loaded six cases of Miller Lite, plus a six-pack of Miller Lite, into a shopping cart, then wheeled it out to his car and left. The manager realized it was a scam when the other Giant Eagle…
Friday, April 26, 2013
The following was supplied by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Drowsy dad A resident quickly called Cuyahoga Falls police on April 23 at 12:54 p.m. after spotting two small children wandering down the 1300 block of Curtis Avenue. According to police, the children left their Myrtle Avenue home when their father had dozed off. The children were returned unharmed. He was doing what? A 25-year-old Cuyahoga Falls woman received quite the shock when she reportedly caught a man masturbating on her front porch. The man fled from her Cliffside Street residence and police were unable to locate him. Mixed-up witness A Cuyahoga Falls man called police and said he witnessed four men jump out of an Audi and steal a case of beer from the Circle K drive thru on Bailey Road. The man was even able to jot down the …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The following was supplied by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Missing motorcycle A 26-year-old Kent woman called Cuyahoga Falls police on April 20 after her 2001 Honda Rebel motorcycle, helmet and bicycle were stolen from a garage in the 2800 block of Norma Street. Estimated loss: $2,300. Don't cry wolf On April 17 at 7:58 p.m., a woman called 911 and reported a man had stormed into her residence -- located in the 4300 block of Riverview Road -- and threatened her with a gun stuck in his waistband. Several police officers rushed to the scene and quickly realized it was a prank call. According to the police report, there is a suspect who will likely be charged with making false alarms, a first-degree misdemeanor. Cuyahoga Falls detectives intend on using the 911 dispatch tape against her as evidence…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Crimestoppers and the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department are offering $2,000 each to find the suspects, reports our news partner WEWS Channel 5.
This is the fourth time a major vandalism has occurred at the cemetery within the last 10 months and authorities are now offering a hefty reward to catch the suspects responsible. On April 16, a city groundskeeper called Cuyahoga Falls police to report that more than 20 headstones had been overturned at Oakwood Cemetery. In late March, vandals reportedly smashed 31 gravestones and monuments, according to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Facebook page. A $4,000 reward is being offered to catch the vandals who damaged dozens of headstones at Oakwood Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls, our news partner at WEWS Channel 5 reports. Crimestoppers is offering a $2,000 reward and Cuyahoga Falls is matching that amount. Police believe the vandals committed the …
Jeff
10:33 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
Another genius not putting a $3 lock on a locker. They're at the gyms every day. Choosing to be that stupid has it's rewards. Criminals are everywhere, and yes, some even work out. more ›