AURORA, Ohio – The Aurora Police Department responded to a diverse array of calls between March 10 and March 17, 2026, including sophisticated wire fraud, mental health crises, and various traffic-related arrests. This Aurora Police incident summary highlights the department’s activity regarding neighborhood safety and criminal investigations during the mid-March period.
Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Investigations
On March 13, 2026, a male resident reported to the police station to file a formal complaint regarding wire fraud. The report involved the business Godfrey & Wing and was documented for further investigation. In a separate matter, an employee from Ganley Chevrolet reported a lost dealer plate (series 04-5072) on March 12. The plate reportedly fell off a vehicle while traveling on the Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpikes between Aurora and Ellwood City.
Juvenile Complaints and Property Damage
A juvenile complaint led to police intervention on Chadwick Drive during the late hours of March 13. A resident reported that individuals had been “ding-dong ditching” the home multiple times, resulting in damage to a screen door. Officers located four juveniles in the area and transported them to a residence where they were released to their parents.
In other residential activity, a homeowner on East Boulevard reported on March 17 that a small red vehicle had driven into their front yard and become stuck. While no damage was sustained by the vehicle, the homeowner requested photographs of the tracks left in the yard for documentation.
Warrant Arrests and Traffic Enforcement
Several incidents within this Aurora Police incident summary involved the execution of warrants and traffic citations:
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Felony Warrant: On March 16, a female arrived at the police station on South Aurora Road to turn herself in on an active felony warrant.
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Residential Arrest: Officers responded to Eaton Drive on March 16 after a homeowner returning from vacation reported a break-in; a female was subsequently taken into custody on a felony warrant.
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Fictitious Plates: A traffic stop on Campus Drive on March 10 resulted in a vehicle being towed after the driver was cited for fictitious plates and having no valid operator’s license.
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DUS Citation: On March 15, a driver on South Chillicothe Road was cited for Driving Under Suspension (DUS) and taken to the station to obtain a tow release.
Mental Health and Welfare Checks
Police and EMS were dispatched to Reids Way on March 13 for a 26-year-old male who had ingested a large quantity of prescription medication. The individual was experiencing a manic and paranoid episode and was “pink slipped” for medical evaluation due to threats and the overdose. Additionally, on March 17, officers responded to Lena Drive for a female requesting medical assistance; the scene was secured without weapons.