STOW, Ohio – The Stow Police Department has released a comprehensive weekly report log detailing 32 records of criminal activity and enforcement actions ending March 10, 2026. The report highlights a significant focus on narcotics arrests, with officers busy interdicting drug possession and trafficking offenses across the city. In addition to drug enforcement, the department addressed a surge in retail theft and several dangerous driving incidents involving alcohol impairment.
Narcotics Arrests and Drug Law Enforcement
A primary focus for officers this week was the enforcement of narcotics arrests and drug-related statutes. On March 3, an arrest was made for possession of schedule I or II substances on Graham Road. This was followed by an arrest on March 4 at the intersection of SR 8 and Graham Road, where an individual was charged with possession of cocaine and illegal use of drug paraphernalia. Furthermore, a long-term investigation into trafficking in drugs on Orchard Drive was closed on March 5, involving the sale or offer to sell controlled substances. A final drug-related arrest occurred on March 9 on Kent Road.
Retail Theft and Shoplifting Incidents
Retail locations on Kent Road were the primary sites for shoplifting and theft investigations throughout the week.
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Officers made an arrest for theft without consent on March 3 at a business on Kent Road.
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A shoplifting arrest was executed on March 4 at another Kent Road location.
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On March 4, a second shoplifting incident led to an arrest at a separate address on Kent Road.
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On March 7, a warrant was issued for a theft shoplifting case on Kent Road, while another theft was reported earlier that afternoon on the same street.
OVI and Public Safety Citations
Roadway safety remained a concern as the department processed multiple OVI charges. Late on March 6, an arrest was made at the intersection of Commerce Drive and Hudson Drive for operating a vehicle under the influence and driving in marked lanes, with the suspect testing over .08 on a breathalyzer. A similar arrest occurred on March 7 involving another breath test over .08 and lane violations. By March 8, a third OVI case was documented on Norton Road, which remains pending prosecution.
Fraud and Domestic Violence Investigations
Beyond street-level crimes, the department handled several complex fraud cases and domestic calls.
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Bad Checks: A fraud report involving passing bad checks was filed on February 27 regarding an incident on Chesterland Boulevard.
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Identity Fraud: On March 7, officers investigated an identity fraud case on Lake Point Court where a person’s information was used without consent.
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Domestic Violence: A domestic incident on Kent Road on March 4 led to an arrest for knowingly causing physical harm.
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Stalking: A menacing by stalking complaint was filed on March 7 regarding an incident on Norman Drive.