Sagamore Hills police handled several notable calls over Halloween weekend. One started as an attempted burglary report and ended with an arrest. Others involved an assault report at a community center, a suspicious man behind a home and an attempted fraud against an elderly resident.
The details below come from incident reports released by the Sagamore Hills Police Department through a public records request.
Arrest
Attempted Burglary Report on Canterbury Lane Leads to Disorderly Conduct Arrest (Nov. 1)
Police got a call at 4:52 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, reporting an attempted burglary at a home on Canterbury Lane. Officers were dispatched less than a minute later and arrived at 5 a.m.
Four officers responded to the scene. They arrested a 26-year-old Medina man for disorderly conduct while intoxicated. That offense falls under Ohio Revised Code 2917.11.
The man was taken to the Macedonia Jail for booking. Officers cleared the scene at 5:31 a.m.
A woman who lives at the home is listed as the victim in the report. The released report does not say whether a burglary charge was filed.
Assault Report
Officers Respond to Eaton Estates Community Center on Halloween Night (Oct. 31)
At 8:44 p.m. on Halloween, officers were sent to the Eaton Estates Community Center on Eaton Drive for a reported assault. Two officers arrived at 8:47 p.m.
The report lists a 42-year-old Sagamore Hills man as the subject. A Sagamore Hills woman, a Macedonia woman and a juvenile from Macedonia are also listed as involved.
Police filed the incident as departmental information, and the report lists no offense or charges. Officers cleared the call at 9:09 p.m. The released narrative does not describe what led to the assault report.
Suspicious Person
Man Reported Behind Mottl Reserve Drive Home Early Halloween Morning (Oct. 31)
A resident on Mottl Reserve Drive called police at 1:12 a.m. on Oct. 31. The caller reported a suspicious man at the rear of the home.
Three officers were dispatched, and the first arrived about three minutes later. A gray 2017 Ford is listed in the report, but its role is not explained.
The call was filed for information only, with no offense listed. Officers cleared the scene at 1:52 a.m.
Fraud
Elderly Resident and Son Report Attempted Fraud at Police Station (Oct. 29)
An 87-year-old Sagamore Hills woman came to the police department with her adult son on Thursday, Oct. 29. They went there to report attempted fraud.
The report was taken at 9:54 a.m. and finished at 10:19 a.m. It is classified as fraud and filed for information only.
The released report does not explain how the fraud was attempted or whether any money was lost. Residents who think they have been targeted by a scam can call the Sagamore Hills Police Department at 330-467-3515.
About These Reports
Sagamore Hills police released these reports with some information redacted under Ohio public records law. The redactions include Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. The narratives in the released reports are brief, so some details of each incident were not available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the arrest on Canterbury Lane in Sagamore Hills?
Police responded to an attempted burglary report on Canterbury Lane on Nov. 1. A 26-year-old Medina man was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated.
Where was the man arrested in Sagamore Hills taken?
He was taken to the Macedonia Jail for booking.
What happened at the Eaton Estates Community Center on Halloween?
Officers responded to a reported assault there at 8:44 p.m. on Oct. 31. The report was filed as departmental information, with no charges listed.
How do I report a scam or attempted fraud in Sagamore Hills?
Call the Sagamore Hills Police Department at 330-467-3515. You can also report it in person at the station on Valley View Road.
How can I get Sagamore Hills police reports?
You can file a public records request with the Sagamore Hills Police Department. Some information may be redacted under Ohio law.
