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Sunday, February 3, 2013

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Kind Officer Helps Woman in Wheelchair Get Lunch: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the most interesting police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Here are this week's most bizarre police calls, reports and charges. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.  Finally, some good police news- A concerned witness alerted Strongsville police to a woman in a wheelchair riding in the street shortly before noon Jan. 27. The woman told police although the sidewalks were mainly clear, they were still slushy and her electric wheelchair was getting stuck.  The officer drove behind the woman as she went so she could get a pizza for lunch, then followed her back to her apartment to make sure she got home safely. These coaches really fight or their players- Two basketball coaches …

Sunday, January 27, 2013

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Lady Lights Up at Chuck E. Cheese: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Here are this week's most bizarre police calls, reports and charges. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. I hope that isn't a new prize- On Jan. 21, the manager of Chuck E. Cheese in Fairlawn called police to report someone parked outside the exit smoking weed in their car. When the officer arrived, he walked up to the car and stated he could smell marijuana smoke coming out. The officer asked the woman inside, 30, of Akron, if she was smoking weed and she turned over a half-burnt marijuana cigar. Then she gave officers a false name and age. When police finally figured out who she was, the officer charged her with …

Sunday, January 20, 2013

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Oops! Woman Gets Mistaken for a Call Girl: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Here are this week's most bizarre police calls, reports and charges. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. She ain't no "call"aback girl- A Cuyahoga Falls woman knew something was amiss when 100 people called her on Jan. 6 looking for a "good time." According to Cuyahoga Falls police , the surge of gentlemen callers was no fluke; it appears someone created a "Casual Encounters" Craigslist ad using the woman's name and phone number without her permission. The woman became aware of the ad on Jan. 9, called police and said she had a suspect; however, the initial lead didn't pan out. Police are still investigating.  This …

Sunday, January 13, 2013

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'Batman' Starts Trouble at Mall Instead of Stopping It: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Here are this week's most bizarre police calls, reports and charges. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Dastardly Dark Knight Detained for disorderly conduct-  A 17-year-old male was arrested at the Beachwood Place Mall and charged with disorderly conduct after police say he ran through the mall wearing a Batman mask and a hood, “causing annoyance and alarm to shoppers." He's not the hero they deserve or the one they needed. Mmm... Weed tastes good- A Twinsburg Township teen faces charges after he tried to hide marijuana from police by eating it, according to a police report. On Jan. 6, a police officer tried to …

nevAuMind

3:53 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013

The music IS far too loud in the squares. Not just Brecksville but Twinsburg as well. My husband and I have commented on that many times Where is the respect toward others who live in the area? Please let me know who is in control of the functions . Myself and a few neighbors would like to send letters. Thank you.   more ›

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