March 24-30, 2023
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office March 24-30, 2023.
AGENCY ASSIST
March 25
5:07 p.m., Caves Road, Chesterland. Deputy and K-9 en route to Community Church of Chesterland. K-9 was employed to search the church, searched all rooms and did not alert to anything. Chester PD chief advised of search results.
ANIMAL ABUSE
March 24
9:26 a.m., Nash Road, Parkman. Caller believes this residence runs a puppy mill and is concerned for the safety and welfare of the dogs. She’s filed a report with Rescue Village but doesn’t think it’s properly being investigated. She would like a deputy to investigate further. Responding officer left voice message for complainant to contact supervisor from Rescue Village or the Geauga County Dog Warden’s Office for her complaints involving the dogs at that location.
CITIZEN DISPUTE
March 24
6:45 p.m., Regal Place, Auburn. This morning caller’s neighbor tried to hit caller with her car. Deputies met with complainant who advised she has been having issues with her neighbors and believes it stems from a deed restriction she had changed on her property. She said their neighbors have run her brother-in-law and her son off the road in past six months. She said this morning she went to walk her dog and as she was getting ready to step on the road her neighbor sped up and flew by her. Deputy asked if neighbors swerved at her and she said no. Complainant requested deputy speak to neighbors. Deputy responded to neighbor’s and received no answer and left a notice for them to contact deputy.
March 25
11:12 a.m., GAR Highway, Hambden. Will be out with a dispute. Members bringing in friends without paying. Advice provided.
EXTRA PATROL
March 26
7:17 p.m., Patch Road, Parkman. Caller was walking on Patch between Newcomb and 168, and a male with glasses stopped and stated, “I want to see your p&%#$.” He was driving a small black car. Caller is requesting extra patrol. Incident occurred 15 minutes ago.
FRAUD
March 27
10:54 a.m., Basswood Road, Munson. Complainant filed a report for identity fraud. He received a credit card in January in his name. He thought it was for his brother’s account. He received a bill in March for $12,500. Account was opened using his personal information. He advised he did not open the account and that the activity with the card was fraudulent. Requested a report and stated Wells Fargo will be investigating incident.
3:45 p.m., Walden Oaks Drive, Munson. Complainant received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be with Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Said he was told he had a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear in court. He was instructed to purchase two “Money Packs” for a total of $500. He provided the codes on the back of the cards to the male. He was instructed to come to GCSO to verify a signature. He was advised incident was scam.
INTOXICATED PERSON
March 29
1:01 a.m., South State Avenue, Middlefield. Intoxicated male was located walking westbound on East High Street. He stated he just left the bar and wanted to go get a drink from Circle K and then go home. He admitted he was drunk and agreed to allow deputy to give him a ride home to village apartments. Male transported without issue.
MEDICAL
March 24
7:30 a.m., Madison Road, Middlefield. Male in his 30s at Mercury Plastics got liquid plastic on face and arms and chest. Small pieces stuck to him. Male in front first aid office. Community Care transported one male.
THEFT
March 29
10:02 a.m., Claridon Troy Road, Claridon. Stack of cash taken by caller’s ex. About $15,000 when he moved out at the house about a week ago. Female last talked to male on Friday. Female will be in front office. See report.
March 30
5:09 a.m., Castlewood Drive, Newbury. Ladder stolen from the side of caller’s shed. Caller has neighbor on camera yesterday taking it. Neighbor is outside lighting a bonfire. Neighbor believed step ladder was his. Returned the ladder. No charges will be filed.
WEAPON OFFENSE
March 24
3:34 p.m., Cross Creek Parkway, Newbury. Caller works at VanCuren and he can hear the bullets whizzing by and ricocheting off stuff. Shooting coming from Munn. Father and son targeting shooting. Sufficient backstop noted, however, bullet may have been ricochet. Shooter will reposition target. Complainant advised.
