SOLON, Ohio –
Drunk Driver Arrested at Giant Eagle Parking Lot
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 11:51 p.m., a Solon officer discovered a Nissan Kicks SUV parked across multiple spaces with its hazard lights flashing in the Giant Eagle parking lot on Aurora Road. The driver, a 64-year-old male from Chagrin Falls, claimed he was preparing for work, but officers observed two bottles of liquor in the vehicle, including one near the driver’s legs. The individual exhibited an odor of alcohol, appeared confused, and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Upon being transported to Solon Jail, the suspect registered a .253% blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is over three times the legal limit. He was charged with physical control of a vehicle under the influence, prohibited BAC, and failure to reinstate a driver’s license.
Weapon Discovered During Traffic Stop for Solon Police Reports
Late in the evening on March 24, an officer stopped a dark-colored Ford sedan traveling on Aurora Road near Solon Boulevard because the vehicle was operating with its headlights off. Although the 32-year-old driver from Maple Heights denied having a weapon, officers located an unloaded semi-automatic pistol inside the car. The driver was also found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended license. He was arrested and charged with improper handling of a firearm, driving under suspension, and a equipment violation for the lack of headlights.
Solon Resident Loses $1,000 to Utility Scam
On March 27, a 53-year-old Solon woman reported a significant financial loss after falling victim to a sophisticated telephone scam. The victim received a voicemail claiming to be from AT&T/Direct TV regarding a promotional pricing offer. After calling the provided number, she was convinced that she needed to pay for a new rate using prepaid gift cards. The victim purchased $500 in gift cards from a grocery store and provided the PINs to the scammer, followed by another $500 in cards after being told there was a “problem” with the first batch. A third attempt to purchase cards was blocked by a fraud protection feature on her credit card. Solon detectives are currently investigating the $1,000 fraud case.
OVI Arrest Involves Loaded Magazine and Alcohol
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on March 27, police stopped a red Ford Fusion on SOM Center Road for an obstructed license plate. The officer noted the 24-year-old driver from Chagrin Falls had slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. The driver admitted to consuming two beers prior to the stop and subsequently failed field sobriety tests. A search of the vehicle revealed empty beer bottles and an unloaded semi-automatic pistol in a case in the backseat, alongside a loaded magazine for the weapon. The driver’s BAC was measured at .116%. He was charged with OVI, prohibited BAC, improper handling of a firearm, and possession of an open container.