Northfield Village police responded to 21 recorded incidents between Sept. 9 and Sept. 21. Reports ranged from a drunken driving arrest to a domestic violence case, a stolen work van and several medical assists at Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. Details below are drawn directly from the department’s public incident log.
OVI Arrest
Sept. 18: Driver Arrested After Swerving on Northfield Road
An officer on routine patrol saw a black Ram pickup swerving heavily near Ledge Road and Northfield Road early Sept. 18. The truck crossed the lane divider before turning onto Eaton Ridge Drive. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol and other signs of impairment once they approached the driver. Standardized field sobriety tests led to an arrest. An open bottle of tequila was found inside the vehicle during a tow inventory. The driver refused a breath test at the station and was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, BAC refusal, an open container violation and a marked lanes violation. He was released with a Stow Municipal Court date.
Domestic Violence
Sept. 14: Arrest Made in Kennedy Boulevard Case
A woman reported to police on Sept. 14 that she had been physically harmed during an incident four days earlier on Kennedy Boulevard. Investigators opened a case and ultimately arrested and charged the man involved. The case was closed following the arrest.
Theft Reports
Sept. 11: Racino Patron Cashes Out Another Player’s Winnings
A woman playing a video lottery terminal at the Rocksino stepped away from her machine on Sept. 11. Another patron then sat down, cashed out the remaining balance and walked away with the funds. The victim reported the theft on Sept. 14, and police identified a suspect. A civil agreement for repayment was reached, and the suspect repaid the money on Sept. 18. The case has been closed.
Sept. 18: Employee Accused of Taking Company Van
A business owner told police that a work van he allowed one employee to use had instead been taken by a different employee. The van was involved in a crash on Sept. 18. The report was filed and an investigation was opened after the owner requested charges be pursued.
Disorderly Conduct
Sept. 18: Two Men Cited After Northfield Road Altercation
Officers were flagged down on Northfield Road by a man who said he had been assaulted by another man who appeared intoxicated. He asked that charges be filed. After reviewing the evidence, police determined both men were mutual participants in the altercation. No charges were filed. Both men were issued formal trespass warnings and warned about disorderly conduct in public.
Traffic Offenses
Sept. 9: Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Case Bound Over to Grand Jury
A registration check on an older red sedan turned up a suspended owner and registration that had expired more than a year earlier. When officers tried to stop the car, the driver fled. Charges were later filed in Stow Municipal Court, and a citation was issued. The defendant appeared for an initial hearing, and the case was bound over to a grand jury for review.
Sept. 13: Suspended License Leads to Contraband Discovery
Police stopped a vehicle near Summit Avenue for an equipment violation. The driver was found to have a suspended license. Officers issued a citation and collected what the report described as remnants of contraband from the vehicle.
Personal Welfare Checks
Sept. 16: Woman Assisted Near Citizens Bank
An officer checked on a woman sitting in a grassy area near Citizens Bank on the evening of Sept. 16. She appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Fire department personnel were called, and she was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.
Sept. 18: Welfare Check Follows Report of Suicidal Threats
A third party contacted dispatch early Sept. 18 to report that a resident on May Avenue had made suicidal threats. An officer responded and opened an investigation.
Assist Rescue Squad Calls
Several calls over the two week period involved officers assisting the fire department with medical emergencies, most at Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park.
- Sept. 10: A woman fell in a parking lot and was injured. Police assisted fire crews on scene.
- Sept. 12 (evening): A man fell at Northfield Park, striking his head and elbow, and was taken to a hospital.
- Sept. 12 (night): A man fell and struck his head near the Neon Bar inside the Rocksino, sustaining a bleeding forehead wound. He was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital.
- Sept. 13: An 82 year old man fell and struck his head at the Rocksino. He was taken to Ahuja Medical Center for treatment.
- Sept. 15: A woman fell unconscious at the Rocksino. CPR was already underway when officers arrived, and she was transported to University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center.
- Sept. 18 (evening): A patron fell at the Rocksino, was assessed by fire crews and declined further medical care.
- Sept. 18 (night): A 76 year old woman fell and injured her arm. She received aid on scene.
- Sept. 18 (late night): A resident at the Northfield Village Retirement Facility fell and was transported to Ahuja Medical Center for treatment.
Property Reports
Sept. 9: Lost Cell Phone at the Casino
A man reported that his cell phone had been lost or stolen at the Casino on Sept. 6. Security staff told police they were not reviewing footage for a lost phone. The report is considered informational only.
Sept. 15: Found Items Destroyed After Investigation
Officers responded to Redi Storage for a report of found property. Following an investigation, the items were taken for destruction and the case was closed.
Sept. 17: Firearm Surrendered to Police
A man came to the station to turn in an old firearm. It was collected and logged into evidence.
Other Reports
A man came to the station on Sept. 21 to report an incident that happened at his workplace. The report was taken for documentation purposes only, and no further details were released.
FAQs
1. What was the most serious charge filed in this reporting period?
The most serious charges came from a Sept. 18 OVI arrest, which included operating a vehicle under the influence, BAC refusal, an open container violation and a marked lanes violation.
2. Did the domestic violence case result in an arrest?
Yes. Police arrested and charged the man involved after investigating a report filed on Sept. 14 regarding an incident on Kennedy Boulevard.
3. Why were so many calls linked to Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park?
Several calls during this period involved officers assisting the fire department with patrons who had fallen inside or near the Rocksino, including some requiring hospital transport.
4. Was anyone charged in the disorderly conduct incident?
No. Police determined both men involved were mutual participants and issued trespass warnings instead of filing charges.
5. What happened with the stolen work van?
A business owner reported that an employee took a company van without authorization and was involved in a crash on Sept. 18. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
