GATES MILLS, Ohio – The latest Gates Mills police reports detail a variety of calls, including a fall assist, a 911 hangup, a single-vehicle crash that severed a utility pole, and an arrest on a warrant following a traffic stop.
Utility Pole Crash Tops Recent Gates Mills Police Reports
On Dec. 1 at 8:08 a.m., officers responded to a single-car accident on Chagrin River Road. A 39-year-old woman driving north on slippery roads went off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole, severing it.
EMS evaluated the driver for a minor injury at the scene; she was not transported. She was cited for failure to control, and a report was taken.
Fall Assist on West Hill Drive
On Nov. 30, a West Hill Drive resident requested help lifting a 74-year-old woman who had fallen. The woman was assisted and was not injured.
911 Hangup Traced to Phone Issue
Also on Nov. 30, a 911 hangup was traced to a residence on Woodstock. Officers checked the home and found everything OK, determining there were problems with the phone line.
Ammunition Turned In for Disposal
On Dec. 2, a Berkshire resident turned over old ammunition to an officer for safe disposal.
Suspicious Person Identified as Utility Worker
On Dec. 3, a Chestnut Run resident reported a suspicious man walking around the street. Officers located the man and identified him as a gas company worker checking meters. The situation checked OK.
Traffic Stop Leads to Custody on Warrant
On Dec. 4, officers stopped a 38-year-old Lorain man for speeding on Mayfield Road. He was found to have an active non-child-support warrant out of Lorain County.
He was taken into custody, transported to the Solon jail on behalf of Lorain County, and held for pickup.