Jan. 20-26, 2023
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 20-26, 2023.
AGENCY ASSIST
Jan. 20
1:27 a.m., East Erie Street, Painesville. A deputy from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office located opened Amazon packages in a dumpster on Auburn Road in Concord Township. Packages had addresses from Geauga County. Incident is under investigation.
BURGLARY
Jan. 24
5:39 p.m., Berkshire Drive, Aquilla. House was broken into and a gun safe and multiple items were stolen. Three guns stolen along with a PS4 game console. See report.
CITIZEN ASSIST
Jan. 21
1:46 p.m., Ravenna Road, Munson. Amazon lost a bunch of packages. Three Amazon boxes picked up from roadway. Witness said packages fell out of back of pickup truck that did not stop.
Jan. 25
9:42 p.m., Plank Road, Thompson. Caller is upset because he ordered a pizza and broke his tooth on the pizza and would like to make a report because pizza shop will not contact management until tomorrow.
Jan. 26
12:41 a.m., Old State Road, Claridon. Maple Highlands Trail crossing. Caller advised is wet and cold from the rain. Needs assistance getting home. Not injured, just misjudged the length of his bike ride and is exhausted. Male provided a ride home.
FRAUD
Jan. 21
11:35 a.m., Longwood Avenue, Burton. Spoke with complainant. Unknown party drained his bank account. Bank is restoring the funds and handling the investigation. IR only requested by complainant.
2:27 p.m., North Boulevard, Auburn. Caller stated Jan. 16 someone attempted to open a Mastercard Ultra card through Comenity Bank in his name that he did not authorize. Caller called bank and they canceled card and application.
Jan. 24
5:31 p.m., Fox Meadow Lane, Chardon. Catfished online and they have threatened and requested $250. Caller wanted advice because he is being solicited for money on Instagram. He sent photos to someone pretending to be a woman. Deputy gave advice not to send money to the individual and to block the person on social media. Deputy also gave advice to deactivate temporarily his social media accounts. Report for documentation only.
JUVENILE PROBLEM
Jan. 22
10:27 p.m., Grove Street, Middlefield. Large party with 16-20 year olds, all intoxicated. Caller advising now that parents have showed up and they are starting to fight. People trying to leave. Mostly Amish crowd. See report.
SUSPICIOUS
Jan. 20
11:34 a.m., Aquilla Road, Claridon. Male walking north on Aquilla in middle of road. Wearing a sweatshirt and carrying a bag. He is stumbling. Male released from jail, taken to his residence.
THEFT
Jan. 25
9:38 a.m., Hazy Morning Drive, Parkman. Customer is stealing power from the box. CEI on scene and would like a report.
3:20 p.m., Beachside Road, Munson. Complainant stated her Stash investment account was hacked. Someone from Indonesia attempted to take out approximately $70, then $2,300. Both transactions were flagged and the money was not taken. Complainant advised by Stash customer service and her bank to get a police report in case her identity was further compromised. Advice given on other measures to take to prevent further fraud.
THEATENING
Jan. 21
11:07 p.m., Huntley Road, Huntsburg. Large number of Amish kids running around. One kid came out and told driver if he did not leave the property he was going to put a bullet in his head. Male lifted his shirt and caller did see a silver-handled gun. All subjects went back inside the building. Caller parked across the street. UTL/GOA on original complaint. Deputies learned of a large party with juveniles and adults. Deputies assisted homeowner with arranging transportation home.
Jan. 24
6:56 p.m., Georgia Road, Burton. Caller is being threatened over the phone by a male who usually drives him who is a “bad guy” and is a convicted felon. Caller thinks he carries a gun. He is also threatening to come to caller’s house to “get his money” he claims caller owes him. Deputy advised. Caller advised the male was trying to buy a gun from him about three weeks ago. Male stated if he had a gun caller would be dead. Civil dispute over payment for taxi rides. No threats made and both parties advised of the small claims court process. Advice also given to block number and further advice given on obtaining a protection order.
