Montville Township Police
March 9 – A white male driving a black pickup truck with a cap on the bed reportedly stopped near a juvenile female on Ridgestone Way at 5:22 p.m. and asked if she liked cookies. The area was checked but police could not locate the vehicle.
Montville Township Police
March 8 – Police stopped a vehicle for an improper turn on Red Tail Court at 8:39 p.m. A 60-year-old Montville Township resident, Jack Dankewalter, was arrested for OVI after reportedly registering a .216 BAC.
March 8 – A vehicle traveling south on River Styx Road was hit by a fallen tree. The vehicle sustained a dent on the passenger side A-piller. No injuries were reported.
March 8 – A power line fell on River Styx Road and was reportedly sparking.
March 8 – A vehicle traveling north on Wadsworth Road was hit by a falling tree branch. No injuries were reported and the vehicle sustained minor damage to the driver’s side rear fender.
March 8 – Police removed tree limbs from the roadway on River Styx Road with the help of the county highway department.
March 7 – The brother of a Wedgewood Road resident reportedly crawled through the resident’s window and called him names. A trespass notice was issued to the brother.
March 7 – Someone reported a tree in the road on River Styx road, but someone removed the obstruction before police could arrive.
March 7 – Police assisted an Emerald Lakes Drive resident in getting back into her house after her two-year-old locked the door when the resident went outside to get her son off the bus.
March 7 – Someone reported a loose horse was in their neighbor’s yard on Fixler Road. Police contacted the horse’s owner and they were able to wrangle the horse.
Medina County Sheriff
March 10 – A deputy assisted in the area of Granger and Weymouth roads in Medina Township to help locate a 13-year-old juvenile.
March 9 – Lawn maintenance equipment stored in a shed was taken from a Center Road business in Liverpool Township. A 60-year-old Medina man is suspected of the theft.
March 2 – A deputy responded to a house alarm on Twelve Oaks Circle in Sharon Township at 1:16 a.m. The resident’s grandson, Anthony Allen, 23, of Lodi, said the wind blew a door open. He was cited after drug paraphernalia was allegedly spotted at the residence.
Medina Township Police
March 14 – Credit card fraud of more than $12,000 was reported by a Granger Road resident. A report for theft was taken.
March 14 – A woman called police to report an incident that occurred during a soccer game the previous weekend at a township park. The woman wanted the incident documented and also requested a police presence during future games.
March 5 – Police arrested a suspect wanted for shoplifting at a Medina Road grocery store at a gas station up the street. The suspect was transported to the county jail on two warrants.
March 3 – Police responded to a report of a shoplifter at a Pearl Road retail store at 4:20 p.m. A female allegedly stole a computer printer and a rug.
Wadsworth Police Department
March 14 – Police officers responded to the police department lobby in reference to a report of a theft complaint. An investigation is ongoing.
March 13 – A resident from the 300 block of Stonybrook Circle reported a missing or stolen package. An investigation is ongoing.
March 13 – Police officers responded to a business in the 300 block of Main Street at approximately 5:40 p.m. in reference to a report of an individual using a counterfeit bill. After an investigation Corey Davis, 24, of Water Street was arrested and charged with criminal simulation.
March 13 – Police officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Interstate 76 westbound near state Route 57. After an investigation the driver and passenger of the vehicle were issued citations for marijuana related offenses.
March 12 – Police officers stopped a vehicle on High Street near Akron Road at approximately 3:30 a.m. for multiple traffic violations. After performing field sobriety tests the driver, Marcy Otradovec, 37, of Barberton, was arrested and charged with OVI, marked lanes and improper lane change. She refused a breath test.
March 12 – Police officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Baldwin Street at approximately 12:40 a.m. in reference to a report of a domestic disturbance. After an investigation a 29-year-old woman who lived at the residence was arrested and charged with domestic violence. She was taken to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.
March 12 – Police officers responded to a Smokerise Drive business at approximately 8:40 p.m. in reference to a report of an individual on the premises who had a warrant. Police officers located the individual, Maurice Smith, 35, of Wooster and arrested him.
March 11 – Police officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Interstate 76 and state Route 261. The driver, Elizabeth Voytek, 29, of Cuyahoga Falls, was cited for driving under suspension and arrested on a warrant for failure to appear out of the Rittman Police Department.
March 11 – Police officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on Broad Street at approximately 2:40 a.m. for following too closely to the vehicle to the front. After an investigation the driver, Tyler Easthom, 22, of Canal Fulton, was arrested and charged with OVI. He was issued a citation and was released.
March 11 – Personnel from a business on Williams Reserve Boulevard reported that their sign near the road had been stolen. The case is under investigation.
March 11 – Police officers stopped a vehicle on Wadsworth Road shortly before 5 a.m. after observing it driving left of center. The driver, Brent Bishop, 30, of Wadsworth Road, was given sobriety tests and was later arrested and charged with OVI. He refused a breath test and was given citations and then released.
March 11 – Police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Pardee Street at approximately 6 p.m. in reference to a report of someone smoking marijuana in the area. The suspect, Ridge Higgins, 27, of South Pardee Street, was located and after a brief investigation he was issued minor misdemeanor citations for drug abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.
March 11 – Police officers responded to a business in the 100 block of Main Street at approximately 7:40 p.m. in reference to a report of a disorderly patron. After an investigation Jeffrey Paulina, 51, of Austintown, was cited for disorderly conduct.