Fraud, Newbury Drive: A man advertised his dog-sitting service on the on the internet. He received a $2,945 check from a prospective customer with instructions to keep $300 for his first week’s pay and forward the rest to a Texas man for pet supplies. The check bounced Feb. 4, and he reported the fraud Feb. 10.
Theft, Center Ridge Road: A 52-year-old man suspects a friend stole property from the victim’s house while the victim was in jail between November 2016 and Feb. 9, 2017.
Theft, Bel Aire Circle: A resident reported a watch worth $220 was stolen Feb. 9 from his mail.
Weapons, Center Ridge Road: A 30-year-old man living in a homeless shelter who is a self-admitted junkie was one of three males hanging around a store at closing time Feb. 10. He was found to be carrying a hatchet, knife and syringes. Police arrested him for carrying various weapons and possession of drug abuse instruments.
Firearm violation, Center Ridge Road: Officers stopped a 21-year-old Brooklyn man Feb. 11 for driving with one headlight. He was carrying two knives, and a .38-caliber revolver was on the seat next to him. He was summonsed for improper handling of a firearm.
Firearm violation, I-90: Police stopped a 31-year-old Westlake man Feb. 11 on I-90 for equipment and moving violations. He was carrying a BB gun and knife and had a machete next to him. He was arrested for carrying various weapons.
Firearm violation, I-90: Police cited a 24-year-old Garfield Heights man Feb. 13 for driving under suspension and fictitious plates. He was carrying a loaded 9mm pistol, and police added charges of improper handling of a firearm and obstructing official business.
Burglary, Crocker Road: A job site was broken into between Feb. 10 and Feb. 13. A leaf blower and tools were taken. One tool storage bin had been forced open, while a second could not be.
Disorderly conduct, Center Ridge Road: An intoxicated 61-year-old Westlake man celebrated his St. Valentine’s Day by sitting in the hallway of his apartment building with his urine-soaked pants and underwear down. He was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated.
Theft, Cedarwood Drive: Someone rummaged through a man’s unlocked 2014 Chevrolet Cruz late Feb. 14. Cash, cologne, and a necklace were taken.
Theft, Briarwood Court: A $400 bike was taken from a garage sometime within the past six months.
Theft, Cahoon Road: A resident put down a $1,387 deposit in September 2016 for gutter repairs. However, no repairs have been undertaken by the suspect, who faces felony charges in two similar incidents. The resident reported the theft Feb. 16.
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