Overdosing Man Waves Down Avon Lake Police

AVON LAKE, OH — An overdosing man sought police help last week. He was eventually taken to the Avon Cleveland Clinic for treatment. Read more about that incident and others from last week below.

Theft, April 13 - A man attempted to deposit cash in his bank account via an ATM. The transaction was denied the money was lost. The man reported the loss of cash on May 11.

Property Damage, May 12 - The tires on a resident's car were destroyed while driving through a construction area on Lear Road. The resident's right front tire was blown out and the the right rear tire had a bubble.

Burglary, May 14 - A Subaru Outback was stolen from a Windward Way resident's driveway.

Burglary, May 15 - Someone entered a Tradewinds Drive resident's attached garage and stole an air compressor. There was no sign of forced entry.

Fraud, April 5 - A resident came on station on May 17 to report a fraud that had occurred a month earlier. The resident said a hacker locked their computer up and demanded a $250 iTunes gift card to unlock the device. The resident paid the ransom and the computer was unlocked.

Death Investigation, May 17 - A 93-year-old resident was found dead inside his home.

Drug Investigation, May 18 - An overdosing man waved police down on Lear Road. He told officers he had overdosed before and felt as if he was about to OD again. He was transported to the Avon Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Disorderly Conduct, May 18 - Police were sent to Lake Road for reports of an intoxicated man that had fallen off his bicycle. A 55-year-old man was found with minor injuries, taken to Avon Cleveland Clinic, and was cited for disorderly conduct.

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