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Falls man victim of phone scam, loses nearly $5,000

March 7, 2010

Falls man victim of phone scam, loses nearly $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls -- Police say an 80-year-old city man lost nearly $5,000 after being the victim of a scam. The man told police Feb. 24 that he got two phone calls on Feb. 23 and 24 advising him to send... Read Story.

Armed burglars flee when homeowner fights back

February 28, 2010

Armed burglars flee when homeowner fights back Cuyahoga Falls -- Police have suspects and are investigating a reported burglary in the 300 block of Erie Street. Two Falls men reported that two males, one armed with a rifle and the other with a knife,... Read Story.

Pair arrested in Falls on possession charges

February 21, 2010

Pair arrested in Falls on possession charges Cuyahoga Falls -- Two city residents were arrested following a traffic stop when officers found suspected drugs on them and a tool used in drug preparation. A 19-year-old Falls man was stopped at State Road... Read Story.

Two thefts net $3,000 loss for store on Buchholzer

February 14, 2010

Two thefts net $3,000 loss for store on Buchholzer Cuyahoga Falls -- A loss prevention guard for a store in the 1100 block of Buchholzer Boulevard reported on Feb. 8 that two customers concealed $2,268 worth of electronic merchandise and walked out of... Read Story.

Father allegedly deserts youngsters over desserts

February 7, 2010

Father allegedly deserts youngsters over desserts Cuyahoga Falls -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a Twinsburg man, 39, charging him with child endangering after he left his three children, ages 5, 10 and 11, by themselves at a restaurant in the... Read Story.

Theft of electric service reported on Third Street

January 31, 2010

Theft of electric service reported on Third Street Cuyahoga Falls -- An employee of the electric department Jan. 21 reported the electric meter for an apartment in the 2600 block of Third Street had been tampered with. Power that had been disconnected... Read Story.

Robber threatens to 'shoot up' restaurant, gets $45

January 24, 2010

Robber threatens to 'shoot up' restaurant, gets $45 Cuyahoga Falls -- The shift manager of a quick-service restaurant in the 900 block of Graham Road reported a man came in around 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and showed her a handwritten note on cardboard demanding... Read Story.

Man sentenced after allegedly robbing dad, sister

January 17, 2010

Man sentenced after allegedly robbing dad, sister Cuyahoga Falls -- A 29-year-old city man was arrested on Jan. 7 and charged with theft and misuse of a credit card after reports were filed by his sister and father that day. His younger sister told... Read Story.

Winter weather brings highway collisions, citations

January 10, 2010

Winter weather brings highway collisions, citations Cuyahoga Falls -- Safety forces were busy with a number of accidents that occurred during winter weather conditions. A 72-year-old Canal Fulton man was transported by the Falls Fire Department to Akron... Read Story.

Man reports he was robbed at gunpoint on Howe Avenue

January 3, 2010

Man reports he was robbed at gunpoint on Howe Avenue On Dec. 26, a Peninsula resident reported a man robbed him of $398 at gunpoint around 11:30 p.m. in a parking lot along the Howe Avenue shopping corridor. The victim said the suspect got into a... Read Story.

Police investigate robbery, injury on Front Street

December 27, 2009

Police investigate robbery, injury on Front Street Cuyahoga Falls Police are investigating a robbery that was reported at about 2 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 2200 block of Front Street. A man told police a man he did not know used a knife or another sharp... Read Story.

Two arrested in purse snatching outside market

December 13, 2009

Two arrested in purse snatching outside market Cuyahoga Falls -- Two Falls men, ages 20 and 24, were arrested on Dec. 2 and charged with theft after they allegedly stole a woman's purse. On Nov. 28, a Falls woman reported that while walking in the... Read Story.

Silver Lake Police investigate burglary

December 6, 2009

Silver Lake Police investigate burglary Silver Lake Police are investigating a burglary that was reported at a village home Nov. 22. Residents of a home in the 3100 block of Orchard Road told police they left their home at 1:40 p.m. to run errands.... Read Story.

Cash stolen from Bailey Road pizza shop in break-in

December 6, 2009

Cash stolen from Bailey Road pizza shop in break-in Cuyahoga Falls -- The owner of a pizza shop in the 1900 block of Bailey Road reported that someone broke in between 10 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8 a.m. Dec. 1 and stole $3,800 in cash from a cash box under the... Read Story.

Falls police looking for armed robbery suspect

November 29, 2009

Falls police looking for armed robbery suspect From staff reports Cuyahoga Falls -- City police are looking for the man responsible for robbing a clerk at gunpoint. An employee of Ambiance, 1230 Buchholzer Blvd., reported a man came into the store around... Read Story.

Police charge two juveniles in connection with 16 cases

November 29, 2009

Police charge two juveniles in connection with 16 cases Cuyahoga Falls -- Police arrested Nov. 17 two 13-year-old Falls boys in connection with 16 cases that included arson, breaking and entering, theft, and criminal damaging within the city between Oct.... Read Story.

Driver charged with assault after traffic accident

November 22, 2009

Driver charged with assault after traffic accident Cuyahoga Falls -- A 22-year-old Falls man was arrested Nov. 12 after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a 43-year-old Falls man after rear-ending the victim's SUV with his pickup truck. According to the... Read Story.

Teen draws charges after lying about who beat him

November 15, 2009

Teen draws charges after lying about who beat him Cuyahoga Falls -- An 18-year-old Falls man who falsely accused police of beating him was arrested on Nov. 8 in the 2500 block of Third Street and charged with trespassing, obstruction of justice, drug... Read Story.

Two arrested in two days, charged with domestic violence

November 8, 2009

Two arrested in two days, charged with domestic violence Cuyahoga Falls -- Police arrested two Falls men in separate domestic violence cases Oct. 29 and 30. On Oct. 30, a 30-year-old Falls man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after his... Read Story.

Stow woman, 19, cited after early morning crash

November 1, 2009

Stow woman, 19, cited after early morning crash Cuyahoga Falls -- A 19-year-old Stow woman was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign after a crash at Pierce Avenue and Elmwood Street at 7:40 a.m. Oct. 21. The driver of the other car, a 43-year-old... Read Story.

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