Police Beat

Aug. 9 – Officers received an iPhone notification detecting a crash at the intersection of Ledge and Ridge roads just after 3 a.m. Police found the single-vehicle crash near the 2600 block of Ridge Road. Paramedics responded to the scene, and the driver was ultimately taken to the hospital for medical evaluation.

Aug. 29 – An officer was notified by the Hinckley Elementary School office staff of an injured raccoon near the entrance of the parking lot. The raccoon was located, and the officer said it was unable to move because its legs were badly injured. The officer had to dispatch the animal.

Sept. 5 – Police responded to the 2500 block of Laurel Road just before 3 a.m. after motorists reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. When officers arrived at the scene, they said it appeared as if the vehicle had been in a crash with a fire hydrant. Officers made contact with the driver, who was still inside the vehicle, and observed indicators of alcohol impairment. He was subsequently arrested on charges of OVI.

Sept. 9 – Police were called to a Ridge Road residence around 11:20 p.m. after the homeowner reported a suspicious vehicle parked in her driveway. Police noted the vehicle parked near the residence upon arrival and both suspects inside the car were found to have warrants for their arrest. However, the issuing departments would not respond to take custody of the individuals. The driver of the vehicle was issued a citation for driving under suspension and both suspects were transported to a nearby gas station to await a ride. The vehicle was towed from the scene since neither party had a valid driver’s license.