Warrants, Wanderers and a Boat Club Bust: A Week with Bay Village Police

Warrant Arrests Bay Village police made several warrant arrests during the week. On June 8, an officer spotted a male in the area of Wolf Road and Bracken Way who had an active warrant through Bay Village. He was taken into custody without incident and held until seen by a judge. On June 13, officers served an active warrant in the Welshire Drive area. The male subject was taken into custody without incident and held on a violation of release conditions. Two additional warrant arrests came through cooperation with neighboring departments. Parma Police contacted Bay Village on June 11 regarding a female in custody with an active Bay Village warrant. Officers transported her to the BVPD jail, where she was released after posting bond. On June 13, Berea Police notified Bay Village of another individual with an active warrant. That person was also transported to BVPD, booked and released after posting bond. Missing Persons On June 10, officers located a vehicle at Huntington Beach connected to a missing person report. The individual was found on the beach, determined to be safe and Cleveland Police were notified. On June 12, Bay Village officers assisted Westlake Police at the Westspring Inn after a 5-year-old child wandered away with two other juveniles. Officers located all three children in a nearby wooded area. All were found safe and unharmed and turned over to Westlake Police. Underage Drinking Shortly before 2 a.m. on June 14, officers found a vehicle parked at the Bay Boat Club after park hours. Two individuals inside were found to be under the legal drinking age and appeared to have consumed alcohol. Both were charged with underage consumption and violation of park hours. One was released to a parent at the scene. Officers transported the other home. One case will be handled through Rocky River Municipal Court and the other referred to Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. Other Incidents On June 11, a male was cited for soliciting without a permit at Lake Forest and will face charges through Rocky River Municipal Court. On June 11, a resident on Glen Park reported a motion sensor light that had been activated for an extended period near a parked vehicle. Officers checked the area and found no signs of entry, disturbance or suspicious activity. On June 13, officers responded to a property dispute in the Oakland Road area. Both parties were advised to contact their attorneys and the building department and were instructed to keep the peace while the matter is resolved through proper channels. Two separate incidents at Heinen’s on June 9 and June 11 involved dogs left in vehicles. Both owners received verbal warnings.