Sheriff’s Report
April 11, 2024

March 29 to April 4, 2024

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office March 29 to April 4, 2024.

ANIMAL PROBLEM

April 2

4:15 p.m., Wilson Mills Road, Munson. There are approximately 10-15 loose chickens in and out of the roadway. They are on the southeast side of the intersection. Chickens were off the roadway in a yard and not a hazard.

BURGLARY

April 3

5:18 p.m., Auburn Road, Chardon. Two motorcycles were stolen from the residence. Inside a locked garage. Sometime between Friday and today. Broke through a vinyl fence then forced entry into the garage through a man door. 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 and 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 400. Bikes are in caller’s name and she does have the titles. Caller has no clue who would of have taken these. Someone stole the outside light several months ago. Report to follow.

SUSPICIOUS

March 29

3:47 p.m., Ravenna Road, Auburn. Tan Honda van male driver with flashers on had an old video recorder on his shoulders. Last seen heading southbound. Caller advised he was driving all over the area. Checked the area and could not locate it. Checked 44 to the county line.

March 30

2:47 a.m., South Street, Chardon. Caller believes there is a hostage situation in the unit above. Caller was advised to come to the door when police got there. She later mentioned she left her residence to go to the police department. Squad for mental evaluation, pink slip.

April 2

6:39 a.m., Williams Road, Hambden. Caller states she woke up this morning and found the window on the front storm door shattered. She states she checked their camera. There was a female outside banging on the door she believes may have broken it at about 9:33 p.m. Caller states she did not know who the female was. Unknown female walked up to the house, knocked on the storm door window a few times causing it to shatter. Does not appear intentional, but female left after breaking it. Unknown vehicle description and caller does not know who it was. Caller requested documentation only.

9:36 a.m., White minivan is back in the area driving back and forth on Clay Street by Amish school children that are walking. It was last reported in February and was seen again yesterday during school release time. The caller has requested extra patrol during school hours and would like any information about the driver/owner. Would like a phone call from the deputy. Extra patrol will be provided.

THEFT

March 29

11:40 a.m., Old State Road, Middlefield. Tools were stolen from the garage in the last week. Report taken.

April 1

2:10 p.m., Meadowlands Drive, Chardon. Two females in the fitting room area bagging items. Both have dark hair, Hispanic. One in a handicap cart and one wearing a red coat. Other female is at a register and may be trying to steal wine. She is intoxicated. She is alone. Red Coat on with dark hair. Summons in lieu of arrest for petty theft and open container.

TRESPASSING

April 2

11:46 a.m., Kile Road, Montville. Open line female screaming: “How dare you say I killed your brother!” Female also says: “How dare you try and get into my house, you’re threatening me.” And other female can be heard saying: “I knocked.” Female now sobbing. Female came to the line and said she had a trial because a male was stalking her and then the male killed himself yesterday and his family came to her house accusing her of killing him. Charged with trespassing. Report taken.

WELFARE CHECK

April 2

2:41 p.m., Water and Main Street, Chardon. Male on the southwest corner of the square yelling at cars. White male in his 30s, dark hair, jeans, boots and plaid jacket. He is walking north on the west side of the square. He’s crossing the street towards Beans coffee. Contacted Ravenwood to see if they can do an emergency meeting with him. Waiting on a call back. Male did not want to stay and talk with us and he advised he is not bothering anybody and will leave the area. Ravenwood arrived in the city spoke with male at Marathon. Ravenwood completed pink slip for evaluation. Responding offer transported to hospital. Requested we bring his bags up.