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SOLON, Ohio – Fleeing: Driver Reportedly Goes 81 mph In 25 Zone, Later Turns Himself In
Incident: Fleeing and Eluding
Report number: 2025-002203
Date/time: Dec. 8, 9:03 a.m.
Location: Aurora Road near Richmond Road
A patrolling Solon officer reported seeing a silver Infiniti sedan traveling east on Aurora Road near Richmond Road. According to the report, the car allegedly used the center turn lane to pass another eastbound vehicle, in an area posted 25 mph.
The officer used radar and documented the car’s speed at 81 mph in the 25 mph zone. The officer activated lights and siren and attempted to make a traffic stop. The vehicle did not slow down and reportedly continued eastbound at a high rate of speed.
For safety reasons and because she lost sight of the vehicle, the officer discontinued the pursuit.
Officers followed up and conducted an investigation to locate the suspected vehicle. They ultimately found a silver Infiniti matching the description parked at an Amazon warehouse facility in Glenwillow. Further investigation reportedly linked the vehicle to a male Amazon employee and, according to police, evidence showed he was the driver during the initial incident on Aurora Road.
Police say the suspect later agreed to turn himself in at the Solon Police Department. A 25-year-old Bedford Heights man was arrested and charged at the Solon Jail with Fleeing and Eluding (F4). He was also cited for:
- Speeding (minor misdemeanor)
- Improper Passing (minor misdemeanor)
- Window Tint (minor misdemeanor)
Police noted that the vehicle was not towed and was left at the location.
Theft: $600 In Vapes Reported Missing From Gas Station
Incident: Theft
Report number: 2025-002204
Date/time: Dec. 8, 10:13 a.m.
Location: Circle K, Aurora Road
Solon officers responded to a reported theft at Circle K on Aurora Road. A manager told police that she discovered approximately $600 worth of Breeze brand vape products missing from behind the sales counter.
The manager suspected an employee might be responsible. According to the report, Circle K uses staff supplied by Shiftsmart, a third-party staffing or “temp” agency, to help when the store has staffing shortages.
The investigation indicated that the primary suspect was a Shiftsmart worker assigned to the store. After reviewing the circumstances, officers identified a 24-year-old Cleveland man as the suspect. A warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of Theft (M1).
No injuries were reported, and the case was documented for further court action.
OVI: Speeding Stop Leads To Drunk Driving Charge
Incident: Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI)
Report number: 2025-002234
Date/time: Dec. 12, 11:45 p.m.
Location: Aurora Road near Liberty
A Solon officer on patrol reported observing a gray Mazda SUV headed east on Aurora Road near Liberty late in the evening. Radar showed the SUV allegedly traveling 54 mph in a 35 mph zone.
The officer initiated a traffic stop. When the driver rolled down the window, the officer noted an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver, according to the report. The man denied having anything to drink.
The officer requested standardized field sobriety tests. Police say the driver’s performance on those tests was poor, and he was placed under arrest for suspected OVI and transported to the Solon Jail for a breath test.
At the jail, the man either would not or could not provide a sufficient breath sample for analysis, leading to an administrative driver’s license suspension. A 40-year-old Aurora man was charged with:
- OVI (M1)
- Speeding (minor misdemeanor)
The Mazda SUV was towed from the scene.
Scam: Resident Loses $4,000 After ‘Apple’ Security Message
Incident: Scam / Fraud
Report number: 2025-002237
Date/time: Dec. 13, 5:45 p.m.
Location: Solon Police Department, Solon Road
A 73-year-old Solon man came to the Solon Police Department to report what officers categorized as a scam or fraud.
He told officers he had been having issues with both his phone and his computer. During that time, he received what appeared to be a message from “Apple” claiming there was a security breach on his accounts or devices. The message reportedly provided a phone number and urged him to call in order to fix the issue.
The man said he followed the instructions and, during the supposed troubleshooting process, was asked to supply some of his banking information. Shortly afterward, he noticed that multiple bank accounts had been drained of approximately $4,000, and he was still experiencing computer problems.
Police documented the incident and advised him that a written report was necessary for him to pursue reimbursement or dispute the fraudulent charges with his financial institution.
OVI: Driver Reportedly Crawls Out Window After Car Stuck In Snow
Incident: Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI)
Report number: 2025-002240
Date/time: Dec. 14, 3:43 p.m.
Location: Area of the 27000 block of Richmond Road
Officers were dispatched to the area of Richmond Road after a passerby reported a vehicle stuck in the snow off the side of the roadway. The caller also reported seeing a woman crawl out of the driver’s window and walk away from the car.
An officer soon located a woman matching the description walking nearby. Police say she had an unsteady gait. She told the officer she had lost control of the vehicle, but officers noted she appeared confused and had slurred speech.
Another officer confirmed seeing the vehicle stuck in the snow off the road. Solon paramedics were requested to check the woman for possible injuries or medical issues. She declined transport and stated she did not need to go to the hospital.
The woman was asked to perform field sobriety tests. Officers reported that her performance on the tests was poor. She was arrested and taken to the Solon Jail for further evaluation.
At the jail, she completed a breath test that did not show alcohol impairment, according to police. She then provided a urine sample, which will be sent to a lab for analysis. During the investigation, the driver reportedly admitted she had smoked marijuana about an hour before driving.
A 48-year-old Maple Heights woman was charged with:
- OVI (M1)
- Failure to Control (minor misdemeanor)
- Plates to Another Vehicle (minor misdemeanor)
The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Extortion: Explicit Photo Leads To Online Ransom Demand
Incident: Extortion
Report number: 2025-002241
Date/time: Dec. 14, 2:30 a.m.
Location: Solon Police Department, Solon Road
A 22-year-old Solon man filed a report with police after he said he was the victim of an online extortion scheme.
He told officers he had been communicating with another person through social media apps and text messages. At some point during the exchange, he sent an explicit photo of himself to the other party.
Shortly afterward, the recipient allegedly demanded $500, threatening to send the explicit image to all of the man’s Facebook contacts if he did not pay. The victim told police he complied and paid the money using two different methods:
- An Apple gift card PIN number for $100
- The remaining $400 through Cash App
After the transfer, the suspect reportedly demanded another $500, continuing the threat of sharing the photo if he did not pay more.
The victim then contacted Solon police. Detectives are investigating the case.
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