Home Burgled, 5 Cars Entered In One Day In Westlake

Wallets, credit cards, and headphones were stolen, police said.

Heroin User Steals Purse From Westlake Salon

The woman told police she thought the purse looked nice and probably had cash, which would help pay for Christmas.

Police Identify Woman Hit By Truck On Detroit Road

On Wednesday, a 72-year-old woman was struck by a Spectrum truck and killed. On Thursday, police released her identity.

72-Year-Old Woman Killed While Walking Detroit Road In Westlake

Police said Good Samaritans, firefighters, and police officers tried to save the injured woman — but she died from her injuries.

Prowler Spotted By Westlake Resident, Arrested

The prowler was reportedly trying to get into cars on Bradley Road at 4 a.m.

Craigslist Scams Cost Westlake Residents Thousands

Two residents were ripped off in separate scams on the same day. Police are urging residents to be cautious when using online marketplaces.

Drunk Driver Hits Car, Runs From Scene: Westlake Police

The driver, a Strongsville woman, told police she hit the other car because it was driving "too slowly."

Car Chase, Crash: 2 Brothers Arrested For Fleeing Westlake Police

What started as an incident in the parking lot of Hyland Software, ended in a multi-car crash on Detroit Road, police said.

Car Chase Ends In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Westlake

Police said an attempted theft was broken up in the parking lot of Hyland Software and one suspect tried to drive away.

Caller Threatens To Kill Westlakers If They Don't Pay Him

The caller wanted $10,000 given to him over the phone and told his would-be victims they couldn't call the police.

Drunk Driver Crashes Onto Railroad Tracks In Westlake

Police helped avoid a tragedy when they found the stopped all train traffic in the area and got the man safely off the tracks.

Thanksgiving Arrest In Westlake, Man Huffed Dust Remover: Police

The suspect's mother called police after her son allegedly passed out during the holiday.

Westlake Car Break-Ins: 2 Men Arrested After Search

A months-long investigation into a series of vehicular break-ins ended with two arrests, Westlake Police announced.

Half A Kilo Of Suspected Heroin Found After Fight In Westlake

Police were investigating a brawl at a local hotel when one of the suspects left the scene. He was pulled over and police searched his car.

Shoplifter Leads Westlake Police On High-Speed Chase, Escapes

Police are now asking the public for help identifying and locating the suspect.

Job Scam Ensnares Westlake Woman, Police Investigating

Hiring scams are more prevalent than you might think. And they cost a lot of people their time and money.

Car Stolen, Home Burgled In Westlake

Police said a man's BMW was stolen while he was at work. The thieves also went to his house and took his TV and some cash.

Phishing Scam Targets Westlake Business, Costs Employees

An email ploy caught several staffers at a local company in its net, costing them money and time.

'Drugged' Brownies May Have Gotten 10 Staffers Sick At Hospice

Westlake Police are investigating after 10 employees at Hospice of Western Reserve got ill after eating brownies brought in by a coworker.

Exit Sign Hit By Vomit-Covered Drunk Driver In Westlake: Police

Westlake Police said the driver didn't remember hitting the Clague Road sign.

Cocaine, Meth, Weed Found During Westlake Traffic Stop

Police said the driver — a Lakewood man — is being charged with trafficking in drugs.

$100K Of Marijuana Oil Found In Westlake Motel

Police said they arrested a Michigan man for manufacturing and trafficking the drugs.

Glass Door Smashed During Robbery Of Westlake Restaurant

The Stonehouse Grill was broken into in the early morning hours. The suspect waltzed inside and stole cash from the restaurant.

11-Year-Old Boy Steals Car, Goes On Joyride...Again

Ohio police were led on a high-speed chase before the boy crashed the car. This is the second time in two years that he's gone on a joyride.

Owl Tangled In Westlake School's Nets Saved By Police

The bird was caught in soccer nets at Lee Burneson Middle School and had to be set free.

Fight Starts In Westlake Police Parking Lot; Illegal Guns Found

An aggressive shoving match in the parking lot of a police department is probably not a great idea.

Drug Sniffing Dog Helps Police Find Cocaine In Westlake

Officer stopped a car for multiple traffic violations. The driver — an Elyria man — seemed extremely nervous, police said.

Prisoners Try To Sneak Drugs Into Westlake Jail...And Fail

Police said they found both suspected crack cocaine and marijuana blunts on incoming prisoners.

Pile Of Stolen Clothes Found During Westlake Traffic Stop

The driver said she bought the stolen items from someone off social media.

Car Hits Brick Mailbox In Westlake, Driver Arrested For Drinking

Police said the driver was 2.5 times over the legal limit for alcohol in their system.

Fights Break Out At Crocker Park, On Columbia Road

Westlake Police said they had to deal with the aftermath of two brawls this month, including a fight that spilled into the street.

Purses Snatched From Brio Customers At Crocker Park

The thief or thieves took the credit cards from the purses and racked up thousands of dollars in charges at the Apple Store.

Man Smokes Crack, Calls Police Because He Doesn't 'Feel Good'

Westlake officers found the man in a running car parked on a local side street. He admitted to smoking both crack and weed before driving.

Armed Man Robs Convenience Store In Westlake

Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect and solving this case.

Drunken Driver Hits 83-Year-Old Woman's Prius In Westlake: Police

The 83-year-old was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Dispelling Rumors: There Was No Child Abduction At Westlake Store

A Facebook post about a possible child abduction at a local business got a lot of attention for its poster. Problem was, it wasn't true.

Watch Out For These Scams Targeting Westlake Residents

Over the past two weeks, residents have been entrapped (or nearly entrapped) by a trio of frauds.

Woman Parks Car, Pees On Lawn, Hits Curb: Westlake Police

When officers found her, the woman's dentures were missing. A police spokesperson said the woman was 2.5 times over the legal limit.

Suspected ID Thief Claims To Be 'Mule': Westlake Police

The suspect said she was working for a man named "Michael." It's unclear what he wanted with an expensive phone from Westlake Verizon.

Do You Recognize This Man? Westlake Cops Say He's A Shoplifter

Police released images of a man wanted for trying to shoplift cases of energy drinks from a local convenience store.