Ravenna Police Department logs detail recent incidents involving assault, weapons, and local warrant arrests.
RAVENNA, Ohio – The Ravenna Police Department responded to a series of community incidents between May 21 and May 27, 2026, including multiple domestic violence disputes, an aggravated vehicular assault following a traffic crash, an armed robbery, and several local warrant arrests. Law enforcement officers processed numerous individuals for local offenses, with several suspects being transferred directly to the Portage County Justice Center for incarceration. Domestic Violence Incidents and Assault Charges Local law enforcement handled multiple domestic disputes involving physical harm or threats during this tracking period: Assault with Objects: Officers responded to an Elm Street residence where an investigation, aided by outdoor video footage, revealed a male suspect spitting on a victim and pushing her head forward. The victim reported being struck in the face by a beer can thrown at her. The male was arrested for domestic violence. At the same location, a female suspect was arrested after allegedly striking a victim across the face with a keyboard, causing it to break, and biting the victim’s ear. Physical Altercations: A female suspect was arrested at a Day Street residence after an argument resulted in a victim sustaining a visible bite mark on his arm and a scratch on his neck. On Southwood Drive, officers determined a female suspect was the primary aggressor in a verbal argument that turned physical when she slapped a male victim in the face, causing visible redness confirmed by an eight-year-old juvenile witness. Felony Enhancement: Officers responded to a domestic violence complaint on Eastowne Drive where a pregnant victim reported that her boyfriend threatened her and attempted to strike her with a vacuum cleaner. Due to two prior domestic violence convictions, the charge against the male suspect was enhanced to a third-degree felony. Aggravated Vehicular Assault and Armed Robbery Severe criminal offenses during the week required emergency medical evaluations and immediate police intervention: OVI and Vehicular Assault: While patrolling, an officer discovered a two-vehicle crash with injuries. A distinct odor of alcohol was observed from one of the drivers, who later admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving but refused all chemical testing. Due to the extent of injuries sustained by the victim, the driver was charged with aggravated vehicular assault, operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), OVI refusal, and failing to yield the right of way while turning left. Aggravated Robbery: Officers responded to a fight where they discovered a male bleeding from the head. The victim reported that a male suspect pulled a knife and advanced on him during a dispute regarding money. The victim defended himself by swinging a bag of beer cans, which caused the suspect to fall and sustain a head injury. The suspect was taken to University Hospitals Portage Medical Center for treatment prior to incarceration. Warrant Arrests, False Alarms, and Property Crime Ravenna authorities also resolved several outstanding warrants and local disturbances: Active Warrants: Two individuals with active felony warrants through the Ravenna Police Department were detained and booked into the Portage County Justice Center after turning themselves in at the station. Additionally, a female suspect with an active misdemeanor warrant was taken into custody at the Juvenile Detention Center. Other warrant arrests included a custody transfer with the Akron Police Department and a traffic stop on North Chestnut Street where a driver was arrested. Malicious False Alarms: A male suspect was issued a mini-citation for making false alarms after admitting he intentionally pulled a local facility’s fire alarm pull station four times within a 24-hour period to gain attention, despite knowing there was no emergency. Drug Possession: During a consensual encounter at North Chestnut Street and Locust Lane, a search of a female’s bag revealed a white, crystalline substance inside a wallet coin pouch that tested positive for methamphetamine. The case will be presented to a Grand Jury for indictment. Counterfeiting and Minor Misdemeanors: Police investigated a report at a Circle K North business where a suspect passed a counterfeit bill; video footage was reviewed, and a warrant is being sought. Separately, a male was cited for an open liquor container outside a business on Sheetz premises, and a female owner was cited for animals running at large after her dog escaped and killed another resident’s canine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What domestic violence incidents did Ravenna police report?
Between May 21 and May 27, 2026, Ravenna police handled several domestic disputes. At an Elm Street residence, a male was arrested for domestic violence after spitting on and striking a victim with a thrown beer can, and a female was arrested for striking a victim with a keyboard and biting the victim's ear. Additional arrests occurred on Day Street and Southwood Drive, and a felony enhancement was applied on Eastowne Drive where a man allegedly threatened a pregnant victim and swung a vacuum cleaner — his charge was raised to a third-degree felony due to two prior convictions.
What happened in the Ravenna aggravated vehicular assault case?
An officer on patrol discovered a two-vehicle injury crash. One driver smelled of alcohol, admitted to drinking before driving, and refused all chemical testing. Because of the victim's injuries, the driver was charged with aggravated vehicular assault, OVI, OVI refusal, and failure to yield while turning left.
Was there an armed robbery in Ravenna?
Yes. Officers responding to a fight found a man bleeding from the head who said a suspect pulled a knife during a dispute over money. The victim defended himself by swinging a bag of beer cans, causing the suspect to fall and hit his head. The suspect was treated at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center before incarceration.
How many warrant arrests did Ravenna police make?
Several. Two people with active felony warrants turned themselves in and were booked into the Portage County Justice Center, a woman with an active misdemeanor warrant was taken into custody at the Juvenile Detention Center, and additional arrests included a custody transfer with Akron police and a North Chestnut Street traffic stop.
What other crimes were in the Ravenna blotter?
A man received a mini-citation for pulling a fire alarm four times in 24 hours for attention; a methamphetamine possession case from North Chestnut Street and Locust Lane will go to a Grand Jury; a counterfeit bill was passed at a Circle K North with a warrant being sought; and a dog owner was cited for animals running at large after her dog escaped and killed another resident's pet.