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Emergency Incidents
Woman reports strangulation by boyfriend at home
Domestic Dispute
Delaware Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic assault involving strangulation at a residence near Delaware Avenue. The caller is waiting in a parking lot and says her boyfriend is back at the home. No weapons are reported.
79-year-old woman has difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Wanda St, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported medical emergency involving a 79-year-old woman with difficulty breathing near Wanda Street in Elyria, Ohio.
Couple reported inside closed Cleveland Clinic building
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the Cleveland Clinic on Chestnut Commons Drive after an employee reported two people—an 18-year-old woman and her boyfriend—still inside the closed building, waiting upstairs on the second floor; the caller advised there was no security on site.
Vehicle gone before traffic stop on West Ridge Road
Traffic
W Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Ridge Road. The vehicle involved was gone on arrival, and the unit cleared the scene.
Damaged no parking sign pole on Oakwood Drive
Traffic
Oakwood Dr, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a damaged no-parking sign near Oakwood Drive, where the sign was still standing but the pole was nearly broken and may need replacement.
Sign reported damaged near Oakwood Drive corner
Property Damage
Oakwood Dr, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible vandalism incident where a sign was reportedly hit near the corner of Oakwood Drive in Elyria.
Hit-skip crash damages traffic sign on Oakwood Drive
Traffic
Oakwood Dr, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-skip crash near Oakwood Drive, where a dark gray Chrysler reportedly struck a traffic sign, left debris in the roadway, and then left toward the nearby apartments.
Foster child threatens to harm foster mother
Domestic Dispute
Warden Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a 19-year-old foster child allegedly threatening to harm her foster mother at a home on Warden Avenue in Elyria. The caller mentioned a possible syringe or device, but it was unclear if any weapons were involved. Later radio traffic indicated no contact was made with the parties.
Welfare check on children left alone at home
Welfare Check
Furnace St, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, child protective services requested a welfare check at a home on Furnace Street for two children, ages 9 and 10, who were reportedly left home alone for over 12 hours during weekend visitation with their mother. It is unclear if anyone is currently at the residence.
Suspicious person repeatedly returns to home for sale
Suspicious Activity
Samuel St, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious person repeatedly returning to a home for sale on Samuel Street, asking to get inside and carrying a booklet of different addresses. The situation may involve a possible mental health issue.
Shoes stolen from Walmart at Chestnut Commons
Theft Report
Chestnut Commons Dr, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a store on Chestnut Commons Drive, where two men allegedly stole shoes, put them on, left their old shoes, and ran toward a nearby restaurant.
Stolen Hyundai located unoccupied at business
Stolen Vehicle
Brace Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are investigating a possible recovery of a previously stolen Hyundai reported near Brace Avenue in Elyria. The vehicle was reportedly sitting unoccupied in front of a business building.
Welfare check after social media post at Elyria home
Medical Emergency
Melvyn Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Melvyn Lane in Elyria for a welfare check on a woman and two young children after a family member reported a vague Facebook post suggesting someone may have died there.
Car alarm sounding in parking lot
Theft Report
Park Meadow Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible vehicle theft alarm involving a black Honda parked near Park Meadow Drive, with the anti-theft alarm sounding for about 20 minutes.
Man passed out in silver car missing front bumper
Medical Emergency
Travelers Ln, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man possibly passed out in the driver’s seat of a silver sedan at a courtyard on Traveler Lane. The vehicle was reportedly missing its front bumper, and units were sent to check on the person.
Fraud complaint at West River Road residence
Fraud Report
W River Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location on West River Road North in Elyria for a reported fraud complaint. Prior alerts at the address involved two individuals, and one was reported to possibly be combative with officers.
Commercial burglary alarm at vault on Pine Street
Break-In
Pine St, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported commercial burglary alarm at a business near Pine Street in Elyria, with a vault alarm activated.
Father throws items and disturbs home, child at risk
Domestic Dispute
Fairlawn Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Fairlawn Avenue for a welfare check involving an adult woman and her young child after a reported domestic disturbance. The child’s father allegedly caused a disturbance, threw property around the house, and may have thrown property at the child before leaving. No weapons were reported, and the child was believed to be uninjured.
Man playing loud music outside plaza building
Disturbance
Middle Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a shopping plaza reported a possible disturbance involving a man playing loud music on speakers outside a building.
Woman reports stolen purse at Sycamore Suites
Theft Report
Midway Blvd, Elyria, OH 44035
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a hotel on Midway Boulevard for a woman at the front desk who reported a possible purse theft. Staff said she was difficult to understand and later indicated the purse may have been left in a friend’s car.
