Sheriff?s Report
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff's Office Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. In total, the sheriff's office…
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. In total, the sheriff’s office handled 333 calls during this seven-day period.
ANIMAL PROBLEM
Oct. 11
7:54 a.m., Old State Road, Hambden. Older chestnut horse is loose again for the secnd time this week. It has no halter on. The Humane Society has been involved because the property is vacant. The pasture gate is chained and not locked, but I am unable to catch him. Horse was captured. Owner resides one driveway north.
ASSAULT
Oct. 9
4:28 p.m., Washington St., Auburn. Male was assaulted at “Eclipse.” Male walked out of the business and two males came out, grabbed caller’s arm and punched him. Caller got into his car and left the scene. Caller is in a van waiting for a deputy. The two that assaulted the caller owe him money and they were to pay some to him today, but did not pay him what they were supposed to. Caller did not need an ambulance.
DISABLED VEHICLE
Oct. 13
2:29 p.m., Kinsman Road, Middlefield. Male flagging down cars. Male ran out of gas and stated he had no money to buy gas. Male contacted a friends to bring him money and take him to the gas station. Officers stood by until he returned with a gas can. Euclid was contacted about an active warrant on the male and advised they did not have enough officers on duty to pick up the male.
EXTRA PATROL
Oct. 9
1:36 p.m., Peters Road, Middlefield. Complainant requesting extra patrol in the area of Peters Road School. Caller reporting a driver that has been giving a hard time to walking children. This driver does not provide a safe distance when passing, crowding them off the road. His vehicle is described as either a dark blue or black older, “flat-shaped” car. She believes that means it’s just a regular sedan. The complainant believes this could be the same male who has called in complaints about children throwing stones at him. He may be doing this in retaliation. Between 3 and 3:30 p.m. each school day, he drives eastbound and westbound and may be an Amish taxi driver.
SUSPICIOUS
Oct. 9
10:59 p.m., Thompson Road, Thompson. Juveniles vandalizing the school. Breaking lights and messing with the sign. Deputy responded. There was a window on the eastside on which the outer pane was broken. A car in the rear grass area was secured and no one around. Bay Village Police were unable to get a hold of the owner. Unknown why the vehicle was parked there. Checked the area and was unable to locate anyone in the area.
Oct. 14
6:51 a.m., Brakeman Road, Hambden. Caller states that she believes someone slept in her barn. She says it looks like someone made a bed out of hay. Deputy responded. No
suspects located inside barn. Hay appeared to be matted down as if an unknown person/animal may have rested on hay bales. Deputy advised complainant he would provide extra patrol and perform a follow-up check.
TRAFFIC HAZARD
Oct. 14
5:30 a.m., Sherman Road, Munson. CEI trucks working in the area and blocking the road. Caller advised no one can get through. Deputy advised. Workers restoring power to area resident. Unfortunately, one half of Sherman Road is blocked to allow large First Energy trucks to perform necessary work so residents can enjoy the benefits of electricity. Deputy was able to pass and noted several caution lights affixed to the above vehicles, along with a crew member who was directing traffic. Unknown why caller had such a difficult time navigating this section of the roadway.
TRESPASSING
Oct. 10
9:55 a.m., Woodiebrook Road, Munson. Trail camera has caught footage of people trespassing on property. Caller requesting to meet with a deputy and have them view the images. Deputy reviewed the images and formed opinion of the two males in image were likely tree trimmers who were performing work in the area days prior. Deputy unable to identity males by name. No property damaged or stolen. Deputy advised complainant to retain image in the event future criminal activity takes place.
VANDALISM
Oct. 13
6:53 a.m., Woodin Road, Hambden. Someone vandalized caller’s daughter’s car, which was in the driveway last night. Deputy arrived on scene and spoke with the homeowner. He advised his daughter’s vehicle was wrapped in plastic wrap and the windows were written on. No permanent damage was observed. No report was requested at this time as homeowner wanted to speak with his daughter before possibly pressing charges.
WEAPON OFFENSE
Oct. 11
3:04 p.m., Thrasher Road, Troy. People are shooting into the river behind a house. Caller refused to leave his name. Deputy instructed a group of three males and one female to stop shooting in the direction of the river where numerous kayakers frequently use this portion of the river. Owner of the property agreed to stop shooting and would use better judgement if he elects to target practice again in the future.
