SPD Apprehends Felony Suspect Following Police Pursuit

Sat. January 3, 2009

On Sat. January 3rd, 2009 SPD officers were involved in a pursuit through Camelot Village and the Tinkers Green development. Officers were attempting to stop a suspect wanted by the Ravenna Police Department on charges of kidnapping, felonious assault and robbery. The 19 year old suspect was apprehended after a short foot chase when his vehicle became disabled. He faces additional felony charges by SPD for fleeing and eluding.

Video of the pursuit is posted at http://www.streetsboropolice.org/. Click on "News & Notes" link.

Theft From Purse

On 6/7/08, an employee of a local business reported that her credit cards had been stolen from her purse. A review of store surveillance video showed that while one suspect distracted the victim, the other suspect slipped behind the counter and rifled the purse. Photos of the women believed to be involved are posted below. Suspects are believed to have been driving a blue Ford Escort. If you have any information regarding the identity of these women, please contact Detective Richard Polivka at (330) 626-4976.

March 15th 2008

Theft Of Stop Signs

*Reported 7:15am Seasons Road/Ferguson Road

On or about the morning of March 15^th 2008, unknown persons took newly erected stop signs at the intersection of Seasons Road and Ferguson Roads. Two stop signs were taken, as well as two ‘stop ahead’ signs and warning flags. The signs are valued at $550. Due to the fact that missing stop signs can pose a serious risk to motorists, as well as the fact that the total value of the signs makes the theft a felony, the Streetsboro Police Department is actively investigating the case. Anyone with any information regarding the theft is asked to contact the Streetsboro Police Department at (330) 626-4976. New signs have been posted at the intersection. If you see anyone tampering with those signs, you are asked to call the above number or dial 911.

February 28

DOMESTIC

* Reported at 6:55pm - Lake Park Village 1738 SR# 303

Officers responded to a report of a domestic situation. Upon investigation, Jason Dean, age 26, was arrested and charged with Child Endangering and Drug parphernalia.

January 9th

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

Streetsboro resident Tommy Thompson, age 20, has been charged with Aggravated Robbery of aluminum wire from a Wellman Road business, and he is being investigated in an earlier wire theft from the same business.

On Jan. 3, a resident who lives near the business reported seeing two men removing wire from a spool after hours. The resident went home and had his girlfriend call the police as he returned to the business, only to see the men run away.

The men ran toward Aurora-Hudson Road with the resident chasing them. During the chase, one of the men, later identified as Thompson, allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened to stab the resident if he continued to follow them.

January 8th

FELONIOUS ASSAULT

* Reported at 10:13pm - Buffalo Wild Wings SR# 14

SPD received 911 calls of a fight and stabbing at BW-3. Upon arrival, officers located multiple subjects stabbed and SFD responded. After initial investigation, Howard Staton (booking photo at left), age 37, of Brookpark, Ohio was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of Felonious Assault. All parties were transported to Robinson Memorial Hospital.

December 11th

ROBBERY

Reported at 6:04pm - Advance America Cash Advance - 9315 SR# 14

SPD received a 911 report of a robbery at the above location. The on duty employe was restrained with duct tape by the lone suspect - a white male wearing all black clothing. No weapons were displayed. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken, and the incident is currently under investigation.