Ravenna Police Reports: Runaway Go-Kart Causes Property Damage, Man With Machete Captured on Video

ARRESTS Multiple Warrant Arrests Result in Custody Transfers On May 1, while on patrol, an officer observed a man walking near Royal Arms Apartments. The officer positively identified him from prior dealings and was aware he had an active warrant through the Portage County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Upon contact, the man was placed into handcuffs and the warrant was confirmed. The PCSO arrived a short time later and took custody of him without incident. Also on May 1, while conducting a traffic stop, officers discovered a passenger had an active warrant through PCSO. He was detained in double-locked handcuffs. The warrant was confirmed and PCSO came on scene and took custody of him. In another May 1 incident, an officer observed a vehicle pulling into a location on Oakwood Street. Upon running the vehicle's registration through LEADS, April Massa was found to be the owner of the vehicle and to have an active warrant for her arrest through Liberty PD. Upon contact, the warrant was confirmed and Liberty PD advised they wanted her. Massa was transported to an agreed meeting location in North Jackson where custody was transferred to Liberty PD without incident. On May 4, while on patrol, an officer observed Anthony Markovich at Circle K West. After running his information, the officer discovered he had an active warrant through Strongsville PD that was within the pickup radius. He was detained and the warrant was confirmed. He was transported to a meeting area where custody was exchanged. On May 4, Jerome Norton III was arrested for menacing after an incident on Ravenna Avenue. Reports indicate Norton's dog ran into the roadway after the victim's dog and two children. Norton allegedly threatened the victim, claiming she was at fault and stated he would "beat her ass" if her kids weren't present. The victim felt threatened and believed Norton would have caused harm to her. A witness was present when the altercation occurred and witnessed the verbal threat. Norton left the scene but was later found, placed under arrest for menacing (M4), and transported to the Portage County Jail. On May 5, while on patrol, an officer observed Bryanna Doerr walking on the sidewalk near Riddle Ave/Meridian St with knowledge she had an active warrant for her arrest. The officer made contact with Doerr and confirmed the warrant. Brimfield confirmed the warrant and the officer transported Doerr to McDonald's in Rootstown where she was turned over to Brimfield PD. On May 7, officers were called to a report of a disorderly subject at a residence on W. Harris Avenue. Upon trying to make contact with the subject, an officer could see through the window that Stefan Schmidt placed a clear item underneath a piece of furniture. Officers were allowed inside the residence to check on the tenant. Upon entering, the officer looked underneath the furniture to find a clear tube with suspected narcotic residue inside. After field testing the item back at the station, the results showed positive for methamphetamine, resulting in Schmidt's arrest. JUVENILE INCIDENTS School Threats Lead to Charges On May 2, a juvenile at Brown Middle School was charged with Making False Alarms (M-1) after telling another student that he was going to bring a gun to the school and shoot everybody. A student overheard the comment and told a teacher, who reported it to administration. The juvenile admitted to making the comment and provided a written statement. The charge will be filed with the Portage County Juvenile Detention Center. In a similar incident reported on May 5, a juvenile at Brown Middle School made a gun comment to a teacher after school was dismissed. According to the teacher, the juvenile walked over to her with his hand in his book bag, which was positioned on his chest. When asked what he was doing, he reportedly said, "getting my gun." The teacher told the juvenile, "you can not talk like that, people get expelled for that stuff," to which he replied, "no one heard me." A summons charging the juvenile with Making False Alarms (M-1) will be prepared and filed with the Portage County Juvenile Detention Center. On May 5, a juvenile employee of Marc's was caught on store video surveillance placing forty dollars cash into his pocket. The juvenile's cash drawer also reflected the forty-dollar shortage. On May 4, officers responded to an unruly juvenile report at a West Main Street residence. The juvenile was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center. On May 3, officers responded to a residence regarding a juvenile problem. According to reports, the juvenile was taking the ring doorbell camera off the front door. The juvenile's mother requested the camera be returned to the front door. The juvenile brought the doorbell from inside the house and gave it to his mother. Officers noted there have been ongoing issues between the juvenile and the reporting party. PROPERTY CRIMES Theft Reports Keep Officers Busy On May 3, a female came to the police s