Stow Police Reports: Drug-Related Arrests, Violent Crimes
Drug-Related Arrests
August 12 - Police arrested an individual on Kent Road for drug paraphernalia possession and drug abuse violations following a warrant execution at 8:17 PM.
DUI/OVI Incidents
The department handled multiple impaired driving cases throughout the week:
- August 14 - Driver arrested at Fishcreek Road/Laurel Woods Boulevard for OVI with a prior conviction within 20 years, plus headlight beam violations
- August 15 - OVI arrest on Bunker Lane involving failure to control, weaving, and lack of full-time attention
- August 16 - Early morning OVI arrest (1:26 AM) with additional charges for speeding and improper lane usage
- August 18 - Late evening OVI incident at Verner Road/Kent Road
Theft and Fraud
Shoplifting - Multiple incidents reported at Berry Hill location, with arrests made on August 16 and warrant issued on August 14.
Identity Fraud - Two separate cases involving identity theft and fraudulent use of personal information:
- August 11: Fishcreek Road incident involving multiple charges including forgery and counterfeiting
- August 13: Waterford Circle case
Telecommunications Fraud - Three cases reported on August 12, affecting residents on East Celeste View Drive and Maple Road.
Violent Crimes
August 13 - Simple assault reported on Larkdale Drive, case closed.
August 17 - Aggravated menacing incident in Cuyahoga Falls area, victim was reluctant to cooperate.
Property Crimes
Breaking and Entering - August 18 incident on Darrow Road resulted in Matrix Stow Success disposition.
Burglary - August 13 burglary reported on Waterford Circle, case closed.
Vandalism - Criminal damage reported on Sanford Avenue on August 12.
Public Order
August 14 - Disorderly conduct and intoxication incident at Darrow Lake Drive/Norton Road intersection.
August 15 - Individual arrested for obstruction, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct on Verner Road.
August 16 - Public intoxication arrest on Hudson Drive.
Serious Crimes Under Investigation
April 9 (reported August 18) - Sex offense case involving pandering sexual matter to a minor remains under investigation on Cherokee Trail.
Other Notable Incidents
- K-9 Unit deployment on Darrow Road
- Personnel complaint filed regarding department staff
- Telecommunications harassment reported on Kent Road
- Vehicle trespass and unauthorized use incident on Kent Road
