Stow Police Report: Fentanyl Possession, OVI Arrests, and Domestic Violence Cases

The Stow Police Department released a weekly log detailing 41 records of criminal activity and investigations. The Stow Police Department addressed a variety of criminal activities during the week of April 21, 2026, ranging from serious drug possession to multiple OVI arrests and domestic violence incidents. According to the latest weekly report, officers managed 41 total records, including cases of felony drug possession involving Fentanyl and significant instances of disorderly conduct related to public intoxication. Narcotics and Felony Drug Possession A significant narcotics investigation occurred on April 23, 2026, near East Steels Corners Road. Officers initiated a stop that led to a "Closed" disposition involving the possession of Fentanyl, a high-priority "related compound," and various drug paraphernalia. This case underscores the department's focus on removing dangerous synthetic opioids from the community. OVI Arrests and Traffic Enforcement The weekly report details a surge in impaired driving enforcement over the weekend. On April 25, an arrest was made at 2:20 a.m. following a vehicle's failure to control, weaving, and lack of full-time attention. The following morning, April 26, saw two additional OVI arrests. One involved a high-test breath result of over .170 near Wyndham Ridge Drive, where the driver also failed to use headlights and ignored traffic control devices. A second early-morning arrest rounded out the weekend's impaired-driving enforcement activity. Domestic Violence and Assault Incidents Law enforcement responded to several violent encounters throughout the week. On April 25, an arrest was made on Kent Road for a domestic incident involving strangulation, aggravated menacing, and disrupting public services. Earlier in the week, an assault was reported on Graham Road on April 22, leading to charges of obstructing official business and knowingly harming a victim. Additional simple assault cases were investigated on Marsh Road and Seneca Street. Theft, Fraud, and Juvenile Complaints The department handled various property crimes, including a forgery case on Stow Road and a "Theft of Mail by Deception" report on Fishcreek Road. Juvenile complaints were also frequent at a local school address on Graham Road, primarily involving the use or consumption of cigarettes and tobacco by minors. Other notable incidents included a missing persons case involving the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Oak Road and several trespassing citations issued at Graham Road and Allen Road. Want your business featured on NEOhio.news? Email julie@spidercatmarketing.com