Local police blotter

File photo  Drunken driving, State Road: On June 16, police were dispatched to a car crash on Bunker Road. The caller said the person who caused the accident by running a red light and then backing into their car may be drunk. An arriving officer talked to the intoxicated driver, who swayed back and forth, slurred her words and smelled like booze. The woman admitted to having one martini at a local bar. After failing a field sobriety test, during which she missed every step-heel-to-toe test, she was arrested for drunken driving. Later the woman admitted to having another martini at a fundraiser, as well as being involved in an accident; however, she said there was very little damage. The woman was also charged with improper backing.  Drug abuse, Sunrise Boulevard: On June 18, police observed a speeding red Ford Focus on York Road. The driver pulled over on Sunrise Boulevard. When the officer approached the driver, the resident slurred he didn't have his license. It turned out … [Read more...] about Drunk driver backs into car, causes accident: North Royalton Police Blotter

  ORANGE, Ohio -- Noise complaint, Walnut Hills: Management at a local call center reported just after 11 a.m. on July 10 that business was being interrupted by a loud power washing noise coming from the back lot of a nearby auto body shop. The source of the noise reported at 11:30 that they would be wrapping up within 15 minutes. Grant theft from auto, Murcott Circle: A South Euclid landscaper reported around 1:30 p.m. on July 10 that someone had stolen a string trimmer, a lawn edger and a pole trimmer -- valued at $600 apiece -- from a trailer. The suspect vehicle was described as a gray or silver Chevy Tahoe with a roof rack. Hit-and-run, Orange Place: An officer parked on the north side of Red Lobster on July 8 and was inside the restaurant when an employee informed him around 2:45 p.m. that his cruiser may have just been hit by a black car with a temporary license tag. A dent and scratches were found on the passenger side of the cruiser, and the suspect had already fled the … [Read more...] about Noise complaint from call center mediated: Orange Police Blotter

cleveland.com file photo  Shoplifting, Pearl Road: On June 30, Walmart security called police regarding a man wearing a blue plaid shirt who stole a package of meat by putting in the waistband of his white shorts. An arriving officer located the shoplifter, who it turned out had a warrant from Parma Police. He was arrested and held for transport. The thief was also cited for shoplifting.   Disturbance, Whitney Road: On June 30, police were dispatched to a Whitney Road apartment complex after a tenant complained about a neighbor's loud music. The arriving officer talked to the caller, who said they told the neighbor their music was too loud. Then later, the neighbor turned up the music again. That's when the tenant called the police. The officer talked to the neighbor, who said they were cleaning and didn't realize how loud the music was.  Disorderly conduct, Lunn Road: On June 30, a passerby called police after watching two men walking along Lunn Avenue move orange … [Read more...] about Man with warrant caught stealing meat in shorts: Strongsville Police Blotter

  MORELAND HILLS, Ohio -- Burglary, Giles Road: One man was taken to jail after a woman reported around 5:15 a.m. June 23 that she was in a bedroom and heard someone in her house. At that point, her son, 9, was also with her. The case remains under investigation as to how the out-of-town man, who did not know the residents, wound up in their Moreland Hills home via an Uber ride, after heading downtown for a couple of drinks earlier with friends.  Police described the man as out of sorts at the time, and the incident as out of character, and did not rule out the possibility that a drug had been slipped into his drink, leaving him disoriented. "It's still a mystery to everyone involved," one detective said. Noise complaint, Giles Road: A caller reported around 7:30 p.m. June 24 that they could hear what sounded like "lots of loud chainsaws going." The caller asked about the village noise ordinance. The officer confirmed the racket, but noted that the source could continue until … [Read more...] about Incidents investigated on Giles Road: Moreland Hills Police Blotter

MAYFIELD, Ohio -- Fraud, Chase Drive: Three separate residents reported receiving counterfeit $20 bills at their garage sales June 16. The bills were passed by the same two unknown women. The incident is under investigation. 911 calls, North Commons Boulevard: A woman called 911 from an assisted living facility June 13 requesting that a dispatcher contact her daughter. She said she was upset with her daughter because the phone her daughter gave her wasn't working properly and that she was rude for coming to visit her at lunch because she was busy. The woman was told to contact the nursing staff and that her complaints did not constitute an emergency. An officer advised the staff of the call, and they said they would help the woman contact her daughter. Disturbance, North Commons Boulevard: Officers assisted with two people arguing over an unspecified matter around 10:45 p.m. June 13. They were sent on their way without further incident. Disturbance, Wilson Mills … [Read more...] about Counterfeit money passed at garage sales: Mayfield Police Blotter