The Ravenna Police Department handled various incidents during April, including an unusual case where a distracted Pokémon Go player veered off the roadway and damaged multiple cemetery markers. According to police records, officers responded to several theft reports and property damage incidents across the city.
Distracted Gaming Leads to Cemetery Damage
On April 20, officers took a report at 6698 N. Chestnut Street when a driver admitted that while playing Pokémon Go, she accidentally drove off the roadway and struck three tombstones at Maple Cemetery. The report indicates that photographs were taken of the damage and officials at the cemetery were notified of the incident.
Theft Reports Documented Throughout Month
Officers documented a theft report on April 3 involving a washing machine and two air conditioning units allegedly taken from a residence on Ohio Avenue. The complainant stated she discovered the items missing upon returning from South Carolina.
A license plate theft was documented on April 14 from a vehicle on Day Street, while another theft report was filed on April 19 at a North Chestnut Street address.
On April 27, police responded to Northgate Drive regarding stolen Oxycodone pills. The victim provided a written statement indicating she had left her residence at 9:30 AM and returned around 1:30 PM to find the medication missing.
Various Property Damage Cases Reported
A vehicle struck a building on Lawrence Street during a driving lesson on April 2, as documented in body-worn camera footage.
On April 5, a property damage report on West Main Street resulted in multiple charges including driving under suspension, warrant arrest, and seizure of a suspected firearm and narcotics.
Traffic Enforcement Leads to Multiple Arrests
Officers conducted a traffic stop on April 3 at Chestnut Street and Springfield Avenue, which led to a warrant arrest of Larry Burghy. Body-worn camera #21 and dash camera P-6 documented the encounter.
A second traffic stop on April 26 on Cleveland Road resulted in the arrest of Valerie Nunn.
Fraud Cases Reported at Local Businesses
A fraud report filed on April 3 involved a South Carolina resident whose card was fraudulently used at a local Walgreens for approximately $145 in purchases. Surveillance footage showed a male suspect using tap-to-pay for gift cards while wearing a cap to obscure his identity.
Another fraud case was reported on April 17 when a male resident came to the police station regarding an unauthorized address change request with his bank. The victim reported receiving a letter from his bank about an address change to Warren, Ohio, which he had not requested.
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