Gates Mills police responded to welfare checks, a warrant arrest, a traffic complaint, and a squirrel removal from Sept. 20 to 25.
GATES MILLS, Ohio – Gates Mills police responded to a range of calls Sept. 20 through Sept. 25. They included two welfare related requests, a traffic complaint, an arrest on a warrant and a wildlife problem inside a home. Welfare checks On Sept. 20, a daughter asked police to check on her mother because she could not reach her. Officers went to the home on Epping Road and made personal contact with the resident. The woman was fine, and officers advised her daughter. On Sept. 21, Chester police asked Gates Mills officers to help find a woman who ran out of a flower shop on Mulberry toward Gates Mills. She was reported to be distraught over a personal matter. Officers checked the area but did not find her. Police assisted as needed. Traffic complaint On Sept. 22, a motorist reported an elderly man driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Mayfield Road. Officers checked the area but did not locate the vehicle. Warrant arrest Also on Sept. 22, Highland Heights police contacted the Gates Mills Police Department. They said they had stopped a woman who had an active traffic warrant with the department. A Gates Mills officer met with Highland Heights police and took her into custody. The officer returned her to the Gates Mills station. The woman is 23 and lives in East Cleveland. She posted her bond and was released. Resident assistance On Sept. 25, an officer helped a Hillcreek resident remove a squirrel that had gotten inside her home. The call was listed as assisted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the welfare check occur on September 20?
The welfare check on September 20 occurred at a home on Epping Road in Gates Mills. Officers made personal contact with the resident, who was found to be fine.
When did the traffic complaint on Mayfield Road happen?
The traffic complaint on Mayfield Road occurred on September 22, when a motorist reported an elderly man driving in the wrong lane.
Who was arrested on September 22, and where was she released?
A 23-year-old woman from East Cleveland was arrested on September 22 for an active traffic warrant. She posted her bond and was released at the Gates Mills Police Department station.
Why did police assist with the squirrel removal in Hillcreek?
Police assisted a Hillcreek resident on September 25 to remove a squirrel that had entered her home. The call was categorized as an assisted service.
Who was involved in the welfare check on September 21?
On September 21, Chester police requested assistance from Gates Mills officers to locate a woman who ran from a flower shop on Mulberry toward Gates Mills. Officers checked the area but did not find her.