The Villager Newspaper Online Your Community News – Cleveland's Westshore
The Good Neighbor policy backfired on a Bay Village resident last week when he tried to assist a neighborhood newbie who lied about a house he said he bought. On 02/18/2016, at 0941 hrs, a Midland resident reported that on 02/16/2016, he was approached by a male who stated he had just bought the house next door, and was moving in. The male stated his son had just dropped him off and was going to pick a rental truck, but was $42.00 short for the rental. The alleged new neighbor asked the resident for a $42.00 loan, which he gave to him. After a few days the resident didn’t notice any activity at the house, which was still listed as “for sale,” and suspected he had been scammed. Police are investigating.
Craigslist Scam Thwarted
On 02/19/2016, at 1246 hrs, an East Oakland resident reported someone attempted to scam him through Craig’s list. The resident reported he had advertised merchandise for sale for $300.00. He received a check in the mail for $1,500.00 for the items he was selling. The perspective buyer asked the seller to cash the check and keep the money he was asking for, then send the remaining money via Western Union to the perspective buyer. The seller recognized this to be a scam, and did not follow through. BVPD reminds resident to be very cautious when selling items on Craig’s list, and recommend a public meeting area for all transactions.
Driving Under Suspension
On 02/17/2016, at 1605 hrs, a BVPD officer stopped a vehicle on Clague at Sperry because the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. The owner was not driving the car, however, the male that was driving also had a suspended license and three active warrants. The 45 yoa male was cited for the DUS, and arrested on the strength of a warrant. The East Cleveland resident was picked up by Walton Hills PD. He will face charges for the DUS at RRMC.
Car Entered/Theft
On 02/18/2016, at 1813 hrs, a female reported that her vehicle had been entered and her wallet was stolen while she was visiting a friend on Sherwood. The incident happened two weeks ago, and the only items missing were her driver’s license and some paperwork associated with the vehicle. Police are investigating, and remind residents to please lock your vehicles and take valuables inside.
Active Warrants
On 02/19/2016, at 0118 hrs, a BVPD officer stopped a vehicle on Lake Rd. at Clague because the registered owner of the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license. After speaking with the 24 yoa driver, it was determined he was the registered owner, and in fact did not have a valid license. He also had an active warrant out of Euclid PD. The 24 yoa female passenger also had an active warrant with Euclid PD. The Cleveland residents were both arrested on the strength of the warrants and turned over to Euclid PD. The male will also face traffic charges at RRMC.
OVI Alerts
On 02/20/2016, at 0222 hrs, a motorist called BVPD to report a possible OVI west bound on Lake Rd. near Rye Gate. Officers located the vehicle on Lake Rd. near Bradley and attempted to stop it, but the vehicle fled. The vehicle finally stopped on Westwind Drive in Avon Lake. The operator was taken into custody for Fleeing and Eluding. After speaking with him, officers suspected the driver had also been drinking. Field sobriety tests were administered, and as a result, the 26 yoa Avon Lake resident was also charged with OVI. He will face charges at RRMC.
On 02/20/2016, at 0100 hrs, a motorist called in a possible OVI west bound on Lake Rd. near Porter Creek. Officers stopped the vehicle on Lake Rd. near the county line for traffic violations. After speaking with the male driver, the officer suspected the driver had been drinking. Field sobriety tests were administered, and as a result, the 25 yoa Port Clinton resident was arrested for OVI. He will face charges at RRMC.
