10/16/2026
Bay Village Press Release
10/12/26
On October 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm, BVPD and BVFD responded to a report of smoke on the seventh floor of The Knickerbocker Apartments. Upon arrival, responders found heavy smoke in the hallway but no active fire. The smoke was determined to have originated from a resident who had accidentally burned their dinner.
On October 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm, BVPD was contacted by Westlake PD for mutual aid regarding an incident that originated in Avon. Westlake PD advised that the involved vehicle had exited the highway and was traveling northbound on Columbia Road. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle, which contained three juveniles, and conducted a stop. Officers learned that one of the juveniles had set off fireworks at the GetGo gas station in Avon. When the caller attempted to obtain the vehicle’s information, the juveniles became argumentative and threw items at the caller’s vehicle. One juvenile was transported home to a residence in Bay Village. The other involved parties were advised to their respective police jurisdictions regarding the incident.
On October 5, 2026 at 4:44pm, BVPD received a call regarding two suspicious persons at Reese Park. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the two individuals and advised them of the city’s regulations regarding camping in city parks. The individuals were then sent on their way without further incident.
On October 5, 2026 at 7:50 pm, A resident and their juvenile arrived at BVPD to file a report regarding an online extortion incident. The juvenile had initiated a conversation on Instagram with an unknown individual they believed to be female. The two exchanged photographs, after which the individual threatened to share the juvenile’s photos with their Instagram friends unless money was sent via Apple payment services. The juvenile was counseled on social media safety. Police are investigating.
On October 10, 2026 at 10:33 am, BVPD observed a traffic violation near Lake Road and Vineland Road and conducted a traffic stop. Upon making contact with the driver, officers discovered an outstanding warrant through the Portage County Sheriff’s Office. The warrant was confirmed but was outside the agency’s pickup radius. The registered owner was issued citations for failure to reinstate and defective brake lights. The driver was also advised of Ohio’s laws regarding the transportation of ma*****na and secured their personal items in the trunk of the vehicle. They will be facing charges through Rocky River Municipal Court.
On October 8, 2026 at 10:22 am, Rocky River PD contacted BVPD regarding a male detained on outstanding warrants issued by BVPD. The warrants were confirmed, and an officer was dispatched to take custody of the male. The male was arrested and transported to the BVPD jail to be booked and held.
On October 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm, A resident responded to BVPD to report being the victim of a scam involving gift cards. The resident reported losing several thousand dollars after sending gift cards to an unknown individual. BVPD is investigating the incident.
On October 9, 2026 at 9:51 pm, BVPD responded to a mutual aid request from MetroParks PD for assistance in locating a male subject reportedly throwing bags into the creek. BVPD officers assisted with the search but were unsuccessful in locating the individual.
On October 10, 2026 at 10:30 am, BVFD requested BVPD’s assistance with an injured male who had fallen on Canterbury Road. BVPD and BVFD responded and located the male, who reported he had been walking his dog when the dog pulled on the leash, causing him to lose his balance and fall. The male was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
