GATES MILLS, Ohio – The Gates Mills Police Department managed a variety of calls this past week, ranging from heated arguments at the local ice arena to accidents involving winter maintenance vehicles. Officers responded to reports of suspicious activity and traffic incidents, ensuring community safety during the busy winter season.
On Sunday evening, January 11, officers were dispatched to the Gilmour Academy Ice Arena following a disturbance call. Witnesses reported parents engaged in a heated argument regarding a hockey game, leading to concerns that the situation might escalate into a physical confrontation. However, by the time law enforcement arrived at 6:55 p.m., all involved parties had already vacated the premises.
The following Tuesday, police addressed two separate incidents. In the morning, a resident on Dorchester Road reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the street. Responding officers identified the driver as a utility worker performing scheduled maintenance in the neighborhood. Later that afternoon, officers returned to Gilmour Academy for a private property accident. A juvenile driver reportedly struck a light pole; while the vehicle sustained damage, the pole remained intact, and no injuries were reported.
Winter weather conditions contributed to a more significant collision on Thursday morning, January 15. At approximately 10:02 a.m., a plow truck backing out onto Chagrin River Road struck a southbound pickup truck. While no injuries occurred, the driver of the plow truck was cited for improper backing.