Northfield Village police arrested a man on a domestic violence warrant after his mother told officers he assaulted her and took her car. The Northfield Village Police Department blotter for Oct. 14 through Oct. 27 lists 14 incidents. Others include thefts, an assault investigation, a weapon found in the road and a juvenile curfew charge.
Arrests and Warrants
Oct. 16 – Domestic Violence, Lincoln Drive
Shortly after midnight, officers went to Sagamore 119 Apartments for a reported domestic violence and auto theft. A woman told police her son asked to borrow her car. When she said no, she said, he assaulted her, grabbed her keys and drove off in her car. Officers noted she had visible injuries. She declined to pursue charges, but police moved forward with a domestic violence warrant.
The warrant came through on Oct. 20. Around 7:30 p.m., officers positioned themselves in the area where they believed the man might be driving. At 7:36 p.m., they spotted and identified him behind the wheel. Officers took him into custody without incident as he parked. He was booked at the Northfield Village Police Department and then transported to the Summit County Jail.
Oct. 21 – Warrant Arrest, Filly Lane at State Route 8
Police stopped a vehicle displaying a registration that belonged to a different vehicle. During the stop, officers learned the driver had an outstanding warrant with Northfield Village police. She was arrested on the warrant and charged with fictitious plates. The case is closed.
Assaults, Threats and Disturbances
Oct. 16 – Menacing by Stalking, Kennedy Boulevard
A woman came to the police station on Oct. 17 to report menacing by a male resident. Police opened an investigation. Officers closed the case because there was not enough evidence to move forward. It may be reopened if new information comes to light.
Oct. 22 – Assault, Heights Avenue
At 9:36 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault. Police spoke with the person who reported it and opened a criminal investigation.
Oct. 23 – Disorderly Conduct, Northfield Road
Police received a call about a disturbance at a Northfield Road location at 5:23 p.m. The matter remains under investigation.
Thefts
Oct. 16 – Theft, Roosevelt Drive
A resident contacted dispatch to report items stolen from his home. He had already left for work, so an officer called him to gather information. An investigation is underway.
Oct. 20 – Theft, Rewards Gas and Wash
Officers were sent to Rewards Gas and Wash on Northfield Road at 10:33 a.m. for a reported theft. Police are investigating.
Oct. 23 – Stolen Money Voucher, Northfield Park Racino
A man walked into the police station at 5:10 p.m. He reported that a money voucher was stolen from him earlier that day at the Northfield Park Racino. Police started an investigation.
Juvenile Incidents
Oct. 26 – Curfew Violation, Roosevelt Drive
Late that night, police got a call about a missing juvenile. Officers spoke with the reporting party and searched the area. They found the juvenile a short time later and released the youth to the reporting party. The juvenile was charged with a curfew violation through Summit County Juvenile Court. The case is closed.
Other Investigations
Oct. 27 – Sex Offense Report, Northfield Road
A woman and her three young children came to the police station on Oct. 22 to speak with a detective. The visit concerned an incident at the Sunset Motel. Police gathered information and filed a report.
Medical Assist
Oct. 17 – Injured Woman, Northfield Park Racino
Police were dispatched to the Northfield Park Racino at 9:17 p.m. for a woman who hit her head and was bleeding. Northfield Village firefighters checked her at the scene. She declined to be taken to the hospital. The case is closed.
Property, Noise and Public Safety
Oct. 22 – Early Construction Noise, Maple Avenue
A noise complaint brought officers to a Maple Avenue address that morning. Crews were doing construction earlier than Northfield Village ordinances allow. Police investigated and closed the case.
Oct. 22 – Village Sign Damaged, Ledge Road
A tractor trailer backed into a driveway to make a delivery and struck a village sign. An officer took a damage report.
Oct. 27 – Weapon Found in Roadway, Northfield Road and Heights Avenue
A village service department employee called Macedonia dispatch shortly before 8 a.m. to report a weapon lying in the road. After investigating, police took the weapon for safekeeping. The case is closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Northfield Village domestic violence case in October?
A woman told police her son assaulted her and took her car after she refused to lend it to him. Police obtained a warrant and arrested him on Oct. 20. He was taken to the Summit County Jail.
Can police file domestic violence charges if the victim declines?
Yes. In this case, the woman declined to pursue charges. Northfield Village police still issued a domestic violence warrant and made an arrest.
What thefts were reported at Northfield Park Racino?
A man reported a money voucher stolen at the racino on Oct. 23. Police are investigating.
What should I do if I find a weapon in the road in Northfield Village?
Do not touch it. Call police or dispatch right away, as a village service employee did on Oct. 27. Officers took that weapon for safekeeping.
What are the construction hour rules in Northfield Village?
Northfield Village has an ordinance limiting construction hours. Police responded to a Maple Avenue complaint on Oct. 22 after work started earlier than permitted. Check with the village for the specific hours.
