Crime & Safety

Suspected Heroin Dealer Arrested Saturday In Beachwood

Police said the man is being charged with trafficking in drugs, violating his parole and possession of marijuana.

BEACHWOOD, OH — A 27-year-old Cleveland man is suspected of trafficking heroin near Beachwood Place Mall. He was arrested on Saturday outside Dillard's, according to police reports.

The man is being charged with violating his parole, trafficking in drugs, obstructing official business and possession of marijuana. Police said the investigation into the man is ongoing, so other details were scarce.

Read more about other incidents from the weekend below.

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Warrant Served, July 6 — Police stopped a car for parking in a handicap spot at Beachwood Place Mall. The driver had a suspended license and a warrant for their arrest in Shaker Heights. Police took the driver into custody.

Suspended License, July 6 — A car was stopped near Beachwood Place Mall on Friday after drivers determined the car's plates were fake. The driver had a suspended license, so they were arrested and the car was towed.

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License Suspension, July 7 — A man was arrested for driving with a license that was suspended for driving intoxicated.

Criminal Damaging, July 7 — The second floor of the Deville Apartments North building was damaged on Saturday, the service manager at the complex reported. It will cost approximately $820 to clean up and replace the damaged items, police noted.

Shoplifting, July 7 — A man was arrested for stealing a $98 polo shirt from Dillard's.

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