Callers Help Cops Catch Erratic Driver In Beachwood

BEACHWOOD, OH — A Good Samaritan helped police catch an erratic driver on Friday night in Beachwood. A caller reported that there was a reckless car in the area of Richmond Road. When officers found the vehicle, they investigated and discovered marijuana inside the car.

More information on that incident and other police activity from this past weekend is below.

Warrant Served, June 8 — A woman was arrested in the parking lot of Sam's Club in Oakwood Village on a warrant out of Shaker Heights Municipal Court.

Warrant Served, June 8 — A man was arrested on an active warrant and turned over to Lyndhurst Police.

Car Fire, June 8 — The fire department had to put out a car on fire on Mercantile Road. The fire started due to a mechanical issue, according to police. Crews managed to extinguish the flames.

Suspicion, June 8 — A woman was banned from Aldo Shoes at Beachwood Place Mall for suspicious behavior.

Marijuana Possession, June 8 — Callers reported an erratic driver on Richmond Road at about 10:30 p.m. Police caught up to the suspect vehicle and investigated the driver. The driver was arrested for marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia possession and operating a vehicle impaired.

Lost Property, June 9 — A woman came into the Beachwood Police Department to report that she had lost her cell phone, debit card and driver's license in the city.

Open Container, June 9 — Police arrested a man for carrying an open container near Maggiano's.

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