STOW POLICE BLOTTER: Police Reports Highlight Theft, Fraud, and Juvenile Incidents

STOW, Ohio – The Stow Police Department recorded a diverse range of criminal activity and service calls between April 7 and April 13, 2026. Key incidents documented in the latest weekly report include several cases of telecommunications and identity fraud, multiple shoplifting arrests at local retail hubs, and various juvenile-related complaints centered around local schools. These reports underscore the department's ongoing efforts to address both community-level disturbances and more serious criminal offenses. Stow Police Reports Highlight Fraud and Harassment The department handled several cases involving digital and identity-based crimes during this period. On April 7, officers responded to a telecommunications harassment complaint on Pardee Road, followed by a report of telecommunications fraud on Apache Trail later that evening. Identity fraud remains a significant concern, with a report filed on March 19 on Baker Lane involving a suspect representing another person's information as their own. Similar fraud incidents were reported on Arndale Road on April 8 and Commerce Drive on April 12, where suspects used victims' personal information without authorization. Theft and Shoplifting Incidents in Stow Police Reports Retail theft and general larceny were prevalent in the recent logs. On April 7, an arrest was made for shoplifting at a business on Kent Road. Another shoplifting incident led to an investigation on East Steels Corners Road on April 11. Beyond retail, officers investigated a theft from a building on Woodlake Boulevard and "all other" theft on Maplehurst Drive. Additionally, a notable arrest occurred on April 9 on Hudson Drive involving charges of receiving stolen property, carrying concealed weapons, and possession of criminal tools. Juvenile Complaints and Public Safety in Stow Police Reports A significant portion of the department's activity involved juvenile-related issues, particularly near Graham Road. Between April 8 and April 13, multiple arrests were made for "unruly" behavior, including students being truant from school and the illegal use or consumption of tobacco products. Other public safety matters included: OVI/DUI: An arrest was made on April 11 at the intersection of Graham Road and Darrow Road for operating a vehicle under the influence with a breath alcohol content over .08. Narcotics: An arrest on Graham Road on April 10 involved the possession of marijuana paraphernalia and Schedule I or II substances. Animal Control: An arrest was made on Pine Hollow Drive on April 9 for a dog running at large. Criminal Trespass: Officers closed cases involving trespassing on Whit Avenue and Fishcreek Road.