Willoughby Police Department Collects Donations for Lake Co. Dog Shelter

Willoughby Police Department will be collecting donations for the Lake County Dog Shelter during the month of December.

The donation drive is in honor of retired K-9 Kilo who recently lost his battle with cancer. Kilo served for nine years with the Willoughby Police Department.

Donations for the shelter can be left under the Christmas tree in the Police Department lobby, 36700 Euclid Ave.

In addition to dog food and treats, some of the items on the shelter’s wish list are: grooming supplies, towels, Q-tips, cottons balls, first aid supplies, flea shampoo, garbage bags and a wide variety of cleaning supplies.

Source: Willoughby Police Department

Willoughby PD, Lake Health Team Up to Collect Prescription Drugs

On October 29 from 10 am to 2 pm Lake Health in partnership with the Willoughby Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to West Medical Center, 36000 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. The collection will take place in Conference Room B, just inside the main entrance. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked; however, needles and syringes are not accepted.

Last April, Americans turned in 376,593 pounds – 188 tons – of prescription drugs at nearly 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – both pose potential safety and health hazards.

- Press release

Police Blotter 9/30/11: Update on City Hall Parking Lot Project

Update to the City Hall Parking Lot project:

The parking lot will be open the rest of this week. October  3: The City Hall parking lot, including the south side lot will be closed. Please use the parking lot behind the old Recreation Building during this time. If you have any questions, give the Service Dept a call.

September 23:
10:57 WPD responded to the 37000 block of Stevens Blvd for a vehicle that ran off the road and into a fence. The driver fled the scene on foot. The 22 yr old male driver was located at his sister’s residence a short time later. He was placed under arrest for failure to control, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under suspension, seat belt and an active warrant with Eastlake PD. His Bond is $404.

11:38am WPD responded to Speedway on Mentor Ave for a theft by deception report.

12:00pm A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on Kirtland Road. No violations were observed.

1:42pm Several motorists reported observing a red car jump the curb and strike a LakeTran sign on Vine St in front of the Fire Fighters Credit Union. The vehicle was located on Third & Clark. The 46 yr old driver was cited for failure to control and her vehicle was towed due to disabling damage.

9:48pm WPD responded to a burglary in progress on Edgewood Lane. A male suspect was reported to be fleeing the area on foot. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. Investigation continuing.

September 24:
12:52am WPD responded Ballantines for a loud music complaint. The officer confirmed the music was excessively loud. The business closed the windows and turned the music down. A verbal warning was issued.

1:40am WPD responded to Ballantines for a intoxicated male causing a problem. A 35 yr old male was placed under arrest for Public Intoxication and returned to the station.

2:01am WPD received another complaint of loud music coming from Ballantines. Officers responded and they were cited for disturbing the peace.

8:19am WPD responded to Fusco’s on for a theft report. The owner of a of a 2001 Chevy van reported that sometime this week his catalytic converter was stolen.

9:15 am A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on Euclid Av & E 345th st. 1 citation for driving under suspension, 1 citation for expired plates, 1 citation for loud exhaust and 1 verbal warning for speed.

September 25:
2:22am Officers observed a tan Honda squealing and peeling its’ tires on W Spaudling. The vehicle was pulled over after officers observed several other traffic violations. The 27 yr old male was arrested on suspicion of OVI. He posted $414 cash bond and was given a court date.

2:32am Officers stoppped a black Pontiac on Euclid Av after observing it driving on E 355th near the closed businesses. The vehicle proceeded to make several traffic violations. The 37yr old female driver was arrested on suspicion of OVI. She posted $414 bond and was given a court date.

9-10am A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on Kirtland Road for traffic travelling in the wrong direction on a closed road. No violations observed.

10-11am A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on SR 2 in the construction zone. 12 citations were issued.

3:12pm A resident turned in a wallet she located in the US Bank lot in dowtown Willoughby. The owner was located and the wallet was returned.

5:05pm WPD responded to SR 2 eastbound for truck into the wall. The accident was located in Eastlake and EPD responded and took the report.

5:49pm Officers responded to a neighbor complaint at Willogrove Apts, bldg # 24. Advice was given and a report was filed.

8:33pm WPD responded to Taco Bell for a suspicion complaint. Employees found two $20 counterfeit bills in the bank deposit. A report was filed.

8:34pm WPD responded to Cedarwood Apts, bldg G for a noise complaint. Officers located a verbal argument between a mother and a 13 yr old daughter. The daughter was upset at being disciplined.

9:25pm Officers responded to the area of Lakeshore & Iroquois for a car into a tree. Upon arrival a gold Ford Contour was observed smashed up against a red Jeep. A disturbance between a male and female led up to the accident. The 25 yr old female driver was arrested on suspicion of OVI. She posted $414 bond and was given a court date.

11:47pm Officers responded to Oakhill Apt bldg 10 for an unwanted guest. A 35 yr old male was arrested for public intoxication.

September 26:
6:59 am WPD responded to Dennys restaurant for an unwanted guest. Employee advised a w/m had been in the restaurant since 4am and was washing up in the bathroom. Upon arrival the manger asked him to leave and he left without incident.

8:41am A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on Lost Nation Road in the McKinley School zone. 1 citation issued for speed.

9:17am WPD responded to a male scavenging through the garbage on Melody Lane. A 52 yr old male was advised to leave the area. It was the same same male removed from Denny’s 2 hours ago.

9:49am WPD responded to Grace Woods Dr for a fraud complaint. A resident found suspicious entries on her credit report. Investigation continuing

12:52pm WPD responded to Oakhill Apts bldg 11 for a disturbance. Officers located two adult sisters verbally arguing in an apt. They were advised of the complaints and advised they would be cited if WPD has to return.

4:08pm WPD responded to an Oakridge Dr address for a fraud complaint. The resident found charges on their debit card from Cosa Mesa,CA that they did not approve. The resident was still in possession of his debit card. Report was filed.

8:51pm WPD responded to a Stevens Blvd address for a verbal disturbance. Officers were able to to mediate the argument over child custody and money issues. The female left without incident

September 28:
7-815pm A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on Euclid Av and Oakridge Dr. No violations observed.

These reports were compiled from Willoughby Police Department reports. Find more at their Facebook page.

Police Blotter 9/23/2011: Catalytic Converters, Good Samaritans

September 19:
12:19pm Willoughby Fire Dept responded to a Ridgeview Lane condo for an odor of electrical burning. They located a bad dimmer switch and disconnected it.

September 20:
A criminal damage report was taken from Meister Media, 37733 Euclid Ave. They advised sometime on Friday night someone had cut the internet cable line for the company.

September 22:
9:40am WPD responded to Dave’s Auto Care for a theft report. The business reports the catalytic converter was stolen off of a Chevy Cavalier in their lot. Investigation continuing.

12:52pm WPD responded to The Lake Academy for a theft report. A resident reports the catalytic converter was stolen off her Chevy Cavalier in the lot. Investigation continuing.

1:50pm WPD responded to Imagine Salon for a theft report. The business reports the catalytic converter was stolen off of a Chevy Cavalier in their lot. Investigation continuing.

3:59pm WPD responded to Lake West Hospital for a theft report. Landscape personnel reported while out working today in the back parking lot someone had taken 2 Stihl BR550 backpack commerical blowers from the open rear cap of their pick up truck. The total value of both blowers is approximately $1,100.00. Investigation continuing.

from 3-7pm A targeted traffic enforcement detail was conducted on SR 2 in the construction zone. Four citations for speed and one verbal warning was issued.

7:45pm A resident turned in a purse he found in the Target parking lot. Willoughy dispatchers were able to contact the owner and it was returned to her.

Monday September 26:
The City Hall parking lot, including the south side lot will be closed. Please use the parking lot behind the old Recreation Building during this time. If you have any questions, give the Service Dept a call.

These reports were complied via the Willoughby Police Department Facebook page.