Northfield Village Police Reports: Theft by Deception, Slashed Tires, Customer Banned from Mr. Chicken

CRIME August 4 - Theft by Deception: A Kennedy Boulevard resident contacted police after a tree company took a security deposit for tree removal services but failed to complete the work or provide a refund. Investigation ongoing. August 3 - Traffic Offense: Officers responded to a traffic incident on Ledge Road. August 2 - Menacing by Telecommunications: Police responded to Coventry Drive for a report of threatening communications. A suspect was identified and the case is closed. August 1 - Criminal Damaging: Officers found slashed tires on a vehicle at Ledge Road. A potential suspect has been identified through investigation. July 30 - Theft: A female suspect was identified and summoned to Stow Municipal Court after stealing merchandise from Circle K on Northfield Road. The suspect admitted to the theft and has a court date of August 8. July 30 - Assault: A juvenile was cited into Summit County Juvenile Court following an assault at Smith Park on Houghton Road. July 29 - Shoplifting: Circle K reported a male taking unpaid items during transactions on July 23 and 28. The store manager opted for a trespass warning rather than pressing charges. July 27 - Theft: A voucher theft was reported at MGM on Northfield Road. A suspect was identified and charges were filed. July 24 - Simple Assault: A road rage incident resulted in charges being filed against a suspect. The victim was cleared by fire department medics. DISTURBANCES July 30 - Disturbance: An argument between an employee and customer at Mr. Chicken over a wrong order was resolved when the manager provided a refund and corrected the order. The customer was banned from the location. MENTAL HEALTH/WELFARE July 27 - Personal Welfare: Officers responded to Filly Lane for a male resident threatening suicide. The man voluntarily went to a hospital for psychological evaluation. July 27 - Psychiatric Situation: Officers responded to what was initially reported as an assault but found a male in mental distress on Northfield Road. Fire department was called but transport was refused by family. OTHER INCIDENTS August 3 - Medical Assist: Police and fire responded to Northfield Village Skilled Nursing after a resident fell from bed. No foul play suspected. August 1 - Property Damage: Damage was reported at Smith Park on Houghton Road. No suspects identified. Village officials are working to install surveillance cameras. July 27 - Missing Person: A complainant in the Jyro Automotive parking lot reported their missing spouse. The person was located and no further action was needed.