Ohio Man Arrested Twice In 1 Day In Westlake

WESTLAKE, OH — In one day, a 23-year-old man was twice taken into custody by Westlake police for narcotics offenses.

On Sept. 26, at 11:45 a.m., the man was found on the ground on Center Ridge Road, near King James Parkway. Good Samaritans were trying to help the man when police arrived.

The man had slurred speech. While EMS assessed the man's condition, police found the man had suspected marijuana, syringes, acid and other drug paraphernalia. The 23-year-old was taken to the hospital for treatment. Westlake police said charges against the man are pending results from a laboratory analysis of the suspected narcotics.

Later that day, at 5:20 p.m., callers reported a man walking in the street near Schwartz and Crocker roads. It was the same 23-year-old, police said.

When the man saw officers, he tried to hide between homes. He was found and taken into custody, again, and taken to the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. Police said the man had outstanding felony warrants for probation violations due to a dangerous drug charge.