Feb. 17-23, 2023
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 17-23, 2023.
ANIMAL BITE
Feb. 17
5:35 p.m., Old State Road, Claridon. 5-year-old male dog bite. Caller states the lip is missing. Dog is outside in a fenced in area. Dog warden paged. Female controlling the bleeding. Dog is the family’s dog. Caller advised dog has never done this before. 5-year-old was playing with dog. Male taken to hospital due to deep cut in his lip. Dog warden said due to it being their own dog to just keep the dog isolated for 10 days.
ANIMAL PROBLEM
Feb. 23
9:36 a.m., Munn Road, Auburn. Loose sheep, three of them. Checked area, UTL. Appears they are in the barn.
CITIZEN ASSIST
Feb. 20
8:02 a.m., View Drive, Newbury. Males states his friend deleted all of his videos in his phone and recorded a video of his son on her phone. Wants advice. Advice given to take his phone to a specialist who would be able to restore the lost phone. Civil dispute between caller and the other party. Was also advised to file a small claims suit should he desire.
Feb. 21
10:49 a.m., North Water Street, Kent. Caller has questions regarding his probation. He wanted to know if he is allowed to carry a knife. He was directed to Chardon Municipal Court. Caller was advised deputy was not going to give him “permission” to carry a knife.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Feb. 22
1:58 a.m., Kinsman Road, Newbury. Male assaulted the complainant. He is at the gas station at 44/87 waiting. Male arrested for DV, disorderly conduct and violation of protection order.
EXTRA PATROL
11:44 p.m., Ravenna Road, Munson. Following individual is not permitted at WomenSafe: 55-year-old Black male, bald head, grey beard, brown eyes, 6-1, 190 pounds, chest tattoo. No known vehicle. Abuser recently assaulted the client by throwing alcohol at this client while she was lighting a cigarette, leading to significant burns. Abuser also has multiple active warrants and currently is running from the police due to the current/previous charges. Extra patrol completed.
FRAUD
Feb. 17
11:34 a.m., Pond Road, Burton. Caller stated her ex-husband has been scammed $25,000 for winning a fake lottery. The scammers call and say he won a vehicle and a large amount of money. The male has been paying the scammers with gift cards.
1:57 p.m., Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Caller got scammed out of $6,390.18 from his crypto account.
7:18 p.m., Mayfield Road, Huntsburg. Caller gave money to scammer who was claiming to be her grandson asking for money to bond out of jail. They gave them $15,000 through a currier who picked it up from their home.
Feb. 22
9:10 a.m., Sperry Road, Newbury. $500 withdrawn from caller’s bank account at bank in Chesterland yesterday around 3 p.m. Deputy advised. Investigation pending.
HARASSMENT
Feb. 22
7:55 a.m., Plank Road, Montville. Complainant is being harassed. She stated she has been communicated with another female who was dating the same guy as complainant. Text messages have started to get worse where she is threatening to post photos and leaving messages at complainant’s place of work. Complainant was instructed to tell female to stop all communications and block her number. Complainant advised to call GCSO if it continues. Deputy then contacted other female and left message to stop all communications with complainant.
OVERDOSE
Feb. 21
4:35 p.m., Plank Road, Thompson. 40-year-old male overdosing on heroin. Administered one Narcan. Breathing but not conscious. Caller advising he is talking. Female stated he started to talk and then hung up. Caller will not pick up. UTL.
SUSPICIOUS
Feb. 21
3:07 p.m., Edgewater Drive, Newbury. Theft of jewelry and pills, suspicious cars for a house up the hill. Nature changed from theft to suspicious. Complainant advised someone is letting rats loose in her house and giggling next to her window at night. Advice given.
THEFT AUTO
Feb. 22
10:17 a.m., N. Cheshire Street, Burton. Stolen 2006 Ford F150 blue pickup truck from coffee shop in village. Taken within last five minutes. Unknown direction of travel. Deputy advised have Bainbridge set up on 422. Bainbridge, Chester and Middlefield units copy.
THREATENING
Feb. 18
4:54 a.m., Leader Road, Hambden. Caller states his daughter received a threatening voicemail that says they know where she lives and is going to cause harm to her and her family. Caller received random spoof call with someone using a voice changer. No direct threats made, only states they will find the caller or family members. The number the call is made from is not a legit number. Advice given and caller was advised to call back if anyone shows up to her home.
TRAFFIC STOP
Feb. 21
1:24 a.m., U.S. 422, Bainbridge. Traffic stop for 90/65. Deputy noticed obvious odor of marijuana emanating from vehicle. Driver found to be in possession of marijuana, a marijuana pipe and a grinder. Speed citation issued as well as two misdemeanors in lieu of arrest.
TRESPASSING
Feb. 21
4:08 p.m., Leggett Road, Montville. Caller states someone came on his property and returned his stolen deer stand from last year. The deer stand is in a different spot. Advice provided regarding someone putting a tree stand on his property.
WELFARE CHECK
Feb. 22
10:22 a.m., Clay Street, Huntsburg. Check welfare of caller. She just called FirstEnergy demanding power service. She told them she was going to hurt herself and snap her 3-year-old’s neck. Her father had the account in his name and CEI required additional information to open the account in her name. She became irate and began making threats. See disposition for further.
