Steam Mistaken for Smoke and a School Zone Speeding Stop Top Gates Mills Police Reports

GATES MILLS, Ohio: Gates Mills police and fire crews handled a mix of calls from Oct. 4 through Oct. 9, including a smoke report that turned out to be steam and a driver cited for speeding in a school zone. Alarms and Smoke Calls Oct. 4: A medical pendant was activated at a home on Echo Glen. An officer responded and confirmed the push was accidental. Everything checked okay. Oct. 5: Police and fire crews were sent to a home on Riverview after smoke was reported coming from the house next door. Crews found the smoke was actually steam. No issues were found. Suspicious Activity Oct. 6: Mayfield Heights police requested help through mutual aid. They asked Gates Mills officers to check a home on Longridge for a man who may have been trespassing on the property. Officers checked the house and the property. Both were okay. Civil Assistance Oct. 8: Officers escorted a woman to a home on Mayfield Road so she could remove personal items. The escort was carried out under a court order. Police assisted. Traffic Enforcement Oct. 8: Police stopped a 38 year old Mayfield Heights woman on Mayfield Road for speeding in a school zone. She also had no driver’s license. She was cited for both violations and must appear in court. Gilmour Academy Football Game Oct. 9: An officer working the Gilmour Academy football game reported that a woman drove over traffic cones. The officer also noted she ignored proper parking protocols. The athletic director handled the incident. Nothing further was needed.