Slick Willie Sutton, a famous 20th Century bank robber who spent half his life in jail and reportedly stole more than $2 million, once stated he robbed banks because “that is where the money is.” Westlake Police ran across a lesser alleged thief last week who used the same mantra. “He stated that he steals in Westlake ‘because that’s where ... Read More »
Police Reports
Bay Police: Parachuter Worries Residents
A man who had launched a powered parachute in Cahoon Park in Sept. 15 caused concern for witnesses in Bay. On 09/15/2014, at 1250 hrs, the Westlake Police Dept. requested help in locating and identifying the male. Earlier, he had been seen above Westlake in a powered parachute. The male had flown low over Crocker Park and also had caused ... Read More »
Random Act of Violence Leads to North Ridgeville Arrests
On September 12, 2014, officers from the North Ridgeville Police Department, along with the United States Marshal’s Northeast Ohio Violent Fugitive Taskforce arrested three males in connection with the felonious assault and robbery of a 16 year old male on August 9, 2014. Detectives with the North Ridgeville Police Department were assisted during the course of the investigation by officers ... Read More »
Bay Village New Police Officer Exam
The City of Bay Village will conduct a written competitive examination for the position of Police Officer on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bay Village Middle School, 27725 Wolf Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140. Applicants must present a valid driver’s license to sign in. The purpose of the examination is to establish an eligibility list for ... Read More »
Westlake Police: Animal Antics
It was Man vs. Beasts in Westlake’s Police Blotter this week. Who act worse? Humans or animals? You be the judge. Animal antics: 5-6 chickens flew the coop and were scurrying around a Melibee Dr. man’s front lawn on Sept. 5 at 6:24 p.m.. The home roost of these yardbirds could not be determined by the patrolman; the Animal Control ... Read More »
Underage Bar Sweep Finds 9 of 11 North Ridgeville Violators
On Saturday evening September 13, 2014, the North Ridgeville Police Department, in partnership with the STOP Underage Drinking Taskforce and The Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County, conducted a detail targeting the sale of alcohol to underage persons. The purpose was to gauge the extent to which bar and restaurant establishments sell to minors (persons under 21 ... Read More »
Bay Police Issue Deer Alert for Drivers
The Bay Village Police would like to warn all motorists to be careful of deer. “We deal with deer vs. vehicle accidents all year long, but spring time and the fall are periods when there is dramatic increase,” report Bay Police. “If you see one crossing the street in front of you, there’s probably MORE than one, just off the ... Read More »
Lakewood Police Seek Rape/Robbery Suspect
Lakewood Police are actively looking for a rape/robbery suspect. Please view attached poster: Read More »
Westlake Police: Bay Woman Requests Night in Jail
Most people are in a hurry to bond out of jail after an OVI arrest. Not this 49-year-old Bay Village woman, who elected not to call a sober adult to come get her. Why not? Westlake Police report she wanted to “get the full experience” and spent the night in jail after her 11:08 p.m. arrest on Aug. 29. She ... Read More »
Bay Village Police ‘Ice Bucket’ Prank Update
Bay Village Police have issued the following update on the ‘Ice Bucket’ prank: “We are actively working the case again today. We are being very thorough in gathering all the necessary facts before presenting to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office. We are not sure when that will happen because we have additional interviews to conduct and further investigative avenues to ... Read More »