April 16-22, 2025
The Macedonia Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the community last week, highlighting the diverse challenges local law enforcement faces in this suburban Ohio city. From identity theft to found property and assistance to neighboring jurisdictions, officers remained busy serving the community of approximately 12,000 residents.
Identity Fraud Case Highlights Online Banking Vulnerabilities
On April 16, Officer Alex Clapper responded to a report of identity theft at a local residence. The victim had received an email notification from Citizens Bank about unauthorized activities, including a fraudulently opened checking account and credit card application.
After visiting the Macedonia branch on E. Aurora Road, the victim was instructed to file a police report and contact credit bureaus. The bank confirmed the fraudulent account had been flagged and closed. Unauthorized charges totaling $705 were documented, including a $25 charge at Citizens Bank and two charges of $280 and $400 at a business identified as “Elektra Go.”
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest-growing crimes nationwide, with online banking fraud becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Community Medical Response
In a somber report from April 17, Officer Joshua Andexler responded to Elizabeth Lane where an 86-year-old resident was found unresponsive. Despite CPR efforts by hospice care workers and Macedonia EMS, the individual was pronounced deceased at 2:50 PM by Dr. Tahir with Ahuja Hospital. The Summit County Medical Examiner released the body to a funeral home in Cleveland.
Property Disputes and Civil Matters
A property damage incident was reported on April 17 at High Five Fingerprinting on E. Aurora Road. A motorist discovered a cracked windshield on a 2022 GMC Terrain and suspected damage was caused by landscapers working nearby. The landscaping company contested this claim, stating their equipment included a grass catcher that would have prevented debris from striking vehicles. No video surveillance was available to determine the cause of damage.
Legal System Incidents
The department also processed several incidents related to the local jail. On April 18, Officer Daniel Lockwood filed charges against Jacqueline Treadwell for escape and theft after she failed to return to jail following a medical furlough. Treadwell, who had been incarcerated for domestic violence charges, was transported to a hospital on April 12 after complaining of suicidal thoughts. Despite signing paperwork acknowledging her obligation to return, she was later spotted in Stow where she received a citation for theft from Walmart.
In another jail incident, officers discovered drug paraphernalia while booking Nicholas Rendino on April 18 for a failure to appear warrant. During processing, officers noted Rendino was intoxicated and called for medical assistance. While inventorying his property, they found a scale with residue and a needle consistent with drug use, which were placed into evidence for destruction.
Found Property and Interagency Cooperation
On April 18, Officers Joshua Pappadakis and Ronald Ferrell recovered an abandoned backpack along I-271 southbound near Applebees. The white Adidas backpack contained clothing items, personal care products, and unusual items including a shuriken (ninja star) and seven firework sticks. With no identification in the bag, it was logged into evidence for safekeeping.
The week concluded with Macedonia officer Daniel Lockwood assisting Walton Hills Police Department on April 22 with fingerprint identification. Using Macedonia PD’s fingerprint scanner, Lockwood helped identify an individual among a group detained by Walton Hills and Oakwood police departments.
