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SOLON, Ohio – The Solon Police Department handled several reports of interest this week, ranging from a violent road rage encounter involving a box cutter to sophisticated online financial scams.
Aggravated Menacing
On Feb. 1 at approximately 4:55 p.m., a 24-year-old Hudson man reported being threatened by another driver at Advance Auto Parts on Aurora Road. The victim stated that after driving around a silver Mazda SUV that had stopped in front of him, the suspect vehicle overtook him and blocked his path. A white male wearing sunglasses exited the Mazda while brandishing a box cutter, which he used to strike the victim’s car, causing paint damage. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and officers are currently working to identify the individual.
Employment Identity Fraud
On Feb. 4, a 67-year-old Solon man reported a case of identity theft after receiving two IRS 1099 forms from Uber. The documents indicated he had earned over $36,000 in 2025, despite the fact that he has never worked for the ride-sharing service. It appears an unknown individual used his personal information to generate income. The victim has notified the IRS, and Solon detectives are investigating the matter.
Online Fraud
A 53-year-old Solon woman contacted police on Feb. 3 after falling victim to a scam while attempting to sell an item on the Nextdoor app. A buyer claiming to be “Gerry Finn” purported to send $400 via Venmo, but the victim received a fraudulent text message claiming she needed to upgrade to a business account. Following the suspect’s instructions, the victim sent $500 via Zelle under the impression it would rectify the account status. After the suspect requested an additional $500, the woman realized it was a scam and ceased contact. The victim’s bank required a formal police report for reimbursement consideration.
Identity Theft
On Feb. 4, a 67-year-old Solon man reported a case of identity theft after receiving two IRS 1099 forms from Uber. The documents indicated he had earned over $36,000 in 2025, despite the fact that he has never worked for the ride-sharing service. It appears an unknown individual used his personal information to generate income. The victim has notified the IRS, and Solon detectives are investigating the matter.