This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available October 14 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.
10-1 Police initiated a traffic stop at Seventh Street and Portage Trail and observed nervous behavior from a driver. The suspect granted consent to search the vehicle. One plastic tear-off baggie with white residue was located in the center console, and another was located in a pants pocket inside the vehicle. The suspect admitted the pants were his, and that the baggies previously possessed cocaine. The suspect was charged for Drug Paraphernalia, driving under suspension, and released.
10-2 A boutique in the 1200 block of Main Street reported to police a known suspect stole sex toys that were worth $780. The known suspect gave the cashier $680 and while the cashier was counting the money, the known suspect grabbed the items off the counter and left the store going past the point of sale. The total loss is estimated at $100. Prosecution was declined.
10-2 While conducting a traffic stop on Hunters Lake Drive and Howe Avenue, an open container of Fireball Whisky was observed in the center console cup holder. During the probable cause search of the vehicle, an additional open container of Fireball Whisky was located in the center console cup holder and a Ziploc bag containing marijuana was located on the right-hand side of the front passenger’s seat. After being Mirandized, the driver of the vehicle admitted the Fireball belonged to her, and the front seat passenger admitted the marijuana belonged to him. SFSTs were conducted on the driver, and determined she was not under the influence. The driver was issued a citation for possessing an open container in a motor vehicle and her traffic violation. The passenger was issued a citation for transportation of marijuana.
10-4 During a traffic stop on Route 8 near Broad Boulevard CFPD reports that a vehicle was stopped for traffic violations. During the course of an investigation the driver was subsequently arrested for OVI. The driver did provide a breath sample with a BAC of 0.199 The driver was issued a bond and released to a sober third party.
10-5 A convenience store in the 1200 block of Main Street reported to police that an unknown white box truck stole $100 worth of diesel fuel from a pump by unknown means. Store management is willing to prosecute for theft.
10-5 Police received a report that a red Chevy Trax RP was driving all over the roadway. Police found the vehicle and observed several marked lane violations. The driver was the registered owner. Police asked the driver to perform field sobriety tests to which she agreed. The driver showed clues in the eyes, walk and turn, and one leg stand. The driver was arrested and booked for operating a vehicle under the influence. The driver provided a breath sample and showed a BAC of .294 and was released to a sober party.
10-6 A Charles Street Resident reported to police that an unknown person took her food delivery from the Akron Food Bank without her consent. The victim does wish to pursue charges, no leads or suspects at this time.
10-6 A Medina woman reports that while shopping at a record store in the 600 block of Howe Avenue, her Ford F-150 was parked in the parking lot with a window ajar due to her dog being in the vehicle. Upon returning to her vehicle, it was discovered that her cell phone, a Samsung Galaxy 5, was taken without consent from within her vehicle. The victim does wish to prosecute; there are no leads or suspects at this time.
10-11 Police conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Versa and identified the driver, the registered owner, did not have a valid license. While waiting for a valid driver, a K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics in the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, officers located a plastic tie-off baggie with a white crystal substance in a backpack behind the driver seat and a plastic snort straw between the passenger seat and the center console. The driver was charged with drug paraphernalia and driving without a license and released on scene.
10-13 Police responded to a single motor vehicle accident at Portage Trail and Third Street. Witnesses on scene advised that the driver fled the scene. Officers located the driver of the vehicle walking on Second St near Oakwood Drive. The suspect admitted to being the driver of the motor vehicle, being involved in the crash, and consuming alcohol. The driver was evaluated on scene by CFFD and transported to Akron City Hospital. At the hospital the driver was offered a chemical test, to which he refused. The driver was cited for OVI and FTC, given a copy of his BMV 2255 form (for test refusal), and left in the care of Akron City Hospital.
