Feb. 10-16, 2023
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 10-16, 2023.
AGENCY ASSIST
Feb. 14
5:11 p.m., Quail Ridge, Bentleyville. Two white males left on foot, ran out of the house toward the access road that comes out on South Franklin Street. White sweatshirt, bandanas, ski masks and baseball hats. Males were armed with guns. Burglary. Bainbridge PD advised. Chagrin Valley Dispatch requests a K-9. Officers held perimeter at South Franklin and River Road at request of Bentleyville PD for an active burglary. No other assistance needed or actions taken my officers.
ANIMAL ABUSE
Feb. 12
6:45 p.m., Old State Road, Hambden. Caller advised he can no longer take the animal abuse going on at farm. Caller states cows have been screaming for three days because they are so hungry. They have no food or water and advised the pigs are so hungry they are literally eating each other. Caller states they have been reported multiple tines and nothing is done. Deputies checked the location and did not hear any animals in distress. Property owner responded to location and provided access to the barn. Deputies observed numerous cows and pigs that appeared to be healthy. Deputy observed feed for both animals inside the barn. Deputy spoke with Geauga Humane Society and they are familiar with the location and have been working with owner to make sure animals are being taken care of. No signs of animal abuse or neglect.
ANIMAL PROBLEM
Feb. 16
3:25 p.m., Hermitage Road, Chardon. Horse stuck in the mud up to his chest. Mountain Glen Stables. He is in the swamp by pasture area. Horse has been stuck for at least an hour; horse is in distress. Horse has been removed from the mud, no need for assistance.
CITIZEN ASSIST
Feb. 15
7:05 a.m., Merritt Road, Munson. Needs to speak to a deputy regarding a letter an inmate is sending her daughter. Related to a reported incident. Letter entered into evidence under that case.
2:43 p.m., Merritt Road, Munson. Male arrived at GCSO to report his cell phones and electronics are being hacked in his house. He stated he used meth yesterday and he believes his paranoia is stemming from the meth. He wanted this documented.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Feb. 16
11:34 a.m., Kinsman Road, Burton. Caller advised male assaulted female with a glass bottle to her face. Face is cut and swelling. Male left the house. Caller does not want female to know she called. One male arrested for DV. Report taken. JFS notified. Female responded to the lobby to see the male. Advocate on scene with female. Charges completed.
FIRE
Feb. 10
9:42 a.m., Old State Road, Hambden. Landscaper’s mulch pile just “blew up” and caught fire. Pile is a couple hundred feet from a structure. Will respond if needed.
FRAUD
Feb. 14
2:11 p.m., Stoney Springs Drive, Claridon. Caller received a phone call stating her son was in a vehicle accident and an attorney would be calling her so she could get her son out of jail. Another male got on the phone and acted as her son. Caller asked the male claiming to be her son a family question he would not answer. Call disconnected.
Feb. 16
9:46 a.m., Center Street, Chardon. Male attempting to cash fraudulent check, considered armed and dangerous. Black Escalade northbound on 44. UTL subjects, left area prior to arrival.
HARASSMENT
Feb. 12
8:43 a.m., Kinsman Road, Middlefield. Male states a female continues to harass caller. States the female has photos of his juvenile kids. Believes she hacked his phones. Female apparently took screenshots of caller’s photos and videos and sent them to his fiancé. Male does not know the female’s last name. States that deputy has advised the female not to contact him in the past. Also states the photos are of his “private parts.” Complainant stated female has been sending his fiancé text messages and photos. Complainant was advised to have his fiancé block number as well.
Feb. 14
5:46 p.m., Gingerich Road, Burton. Caller states male continues to call the phone even after they’ve asked him to stop calling. He is becoming vulgar and using profanities. Deputy advised. Male lives in North Carolina. Sergeant spoke with male and recorded the conversation. Male advised to have no further contact with caller, her husband or the home, or he may be charged. Male stated he understood and would not call again.
PURSUIT
Feb. 11
11:52 p.m., Taylor Wells Road, Claridon. Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a vehicle for a speeding violation. Vehicle attempted to flee from the deputy and was located after a short pursuit. Male was the operator and was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. He refused SFSTs and breath test. He was arrested and transported to the jail and booked for multiple traffic violations.
WARRANT SERVICE
Feb. 15
2:34 a.m., Bundysburg Road, Huntsburg. Male drive into a pond, being checked out by squad. Jail advised they will still take him. ACSO advised male may have thrown something out of the car window. They are looking for that as well as waiting for tow. Male picked up from ACSO and transported to jail.
