Congratulations to Sgt. Richard Polivka and Sgt. Tricia Wain, part of a group of 33 supervisors that graduated from STEP (Class VIII) in Worthington, Ohio. STEP (Supervisor Training & Education Program) is a leadership and supervisory curriculum geared toward newly promoted first line law enforcement supervisors. This 3-week program is sponsored by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police & The Law Enforcement Foundation. -- Posted December 15, 2011.
SPD "SHOP WITH A COP" - 2011
On December 10, 2011 Streetsboro PD staff members took several kids from our community shopping for the Christmas season. Click here for more information and photographs from Shop With A Cop 2011.
NEW MEMBER JOINS SPD
On Thursday December 8, 2011 Mayor Glenn Broska swore in Daniel Mulcahy as the newest member of the Streetsboro Police Department. Officer Mulcahy is a graduate of Mt. Union College, and is beginning his law enforcement career here in our community.
SPD OFFICER RECEIVES EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD
"Congratulations" to Detective Brian Shaffer on his recent receipt of the Streetsboro Police Department's Exemplary Service Award for outstanding investigative work in 2011 on behalf of our community. Detective Shaffer has served with our department since 1990.
SPD OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 2011
"Congratulations" to Officer Jason Hall, nominated by his peers, and awarded Officer of The Year for 2011 for the Streetsboro Police Department. Officer Hall has served with our department since 2007.
SPD DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2011
"Congratulations" to Dispatcher Alexsander Melomed, nominated by his peers, and awarded Dispatcher of The Year for 2011 for the Streetsboro Police Department. Dispatcher Melomed has served with our department since 2008.
STREETSBORO SENIOR CENTER MAKES DONATION TO SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM
On November 28, 2011 prior to the city council meeting, the Streetsboro Senior Center made a very generous donation of $500 to the Streetsboro Police Department to directly benefit our Shop With A Cop program. Thank you so much to our senior center - a wonderful group. -- Posted November 29, 2011.
SUSPECTS SOUGHT IN BREAKING & ENTERING
On November 22, 2011, an employee of Executive Gold Buyers at 9291 SR14, St B in Streetsboro reported to the Streetsboro Police that their business had been broken into overnight. Taken from the business was a safe containing cash, gold, a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver and other miscellaneous items. Video footage shows the two suspects parked behind the business in a silver sedan at about 3:14AM and removed an air conditioner unit on the back of the building to get inside. Once inside, the two suspects broke a door to get into the office and rolled out the safe which was on casters. They were inside the business for about 7 minutes. If anyone can identify this suspect, please contact SPD at 330-626-4976. You may remain anonymous if you wish. -- Posted November 28, 2011.
SPD OFFICERS COMPLETE CIT TRAINING
Sgt. Richard Polivka, Officer Ryan Wolf and Officer Joshua Bartholomew recently graduated from Crisis Intervention Team training (CIT). Emphasizing partnership and collaboration, this 40 hour training program prepares law enforcement to respond to and effectively follow-up with persons with mental illness in the community. -- Posted November 21, 2011.
PHONE SOLICITATION SCAM
Recently some of our residents received telephone solicitation calls from unknown subjects identifying themselves as being involved with the SPD Shop With A Cop Program. This is not a valid solicitation. Our local police association DOES NOT ever solicit for any type of donation over the telephone. If you receive such a call, do not respond to it, and contact the police department at 330-626-4976 with caller ID information if available. -- Posted November 9, 2011.
TRUNK OR TREAT AT WALMART
Thanks to all of the "trunk or treaters" who stopped by to see Officer Siedlecki and Officer Fogleman at Trunk or Treat. We had several hundred kids come through for this event sponsored by Streetsboro Parks & Recreation and Walmart. Thank you to everyone who came out.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PRESENTATION
On October 25, 2011 Detective James Wagner gave a presentation to residents of the Stoneridge development on the Neighborhood Watch Program. We had a good turnout and some good discussions about the safety of their neighborhood. If other neighborhoods are interested in the program, please contact Det. James Wagner or Lt. Darin Powers at (330) 626-4976.
THANKSGIVING FILL A CRUISER EVENT
On Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Streetsboro Giant Eagle, 1280 State Route 303 members of the Streetsboro Police Department will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations for needy families in the Streetsboro community for the Thanksgiving holiday. All proceeds will be distributed through a Streetsboro food cupboard. Please stop by and see us at Giant Eagle on Saturday November 12th!
PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING AT HALLOWEEN
"Thank-you" to Chef Bill Thompson and his wife Cindy of Stringz & Wingz for partnering with SPD and Portage County Safe Communities to promote safe & sober driving around Halloween. Pictured from L-R: Sgt. Troy Beaver, Lynette Blaisman from Safe Communities, Chef Bill, Cindy & Chief Mosley. -- Posted October 16, 2011.
SPD OFFICER COMPLETES TECHNICAL TRAINING
Congratulations to SPD Officer Jason Sackett on his recent completion of Technical Accident Reconstruction training. This rigorous and demanding 2 week training course, coupled with 1 week of Vehicle Dynamics training, prepares law enforcement officers to reconstruct crash scenes. This type of training is highly selective in nature. -- Posted October 13, 2011.
AREA BURGLARIES
The City of Streetsboro has experienced an increase in daytime home burglaries recently, particularly on the west side of the city near the Stonegate and Stoneridge Reserve developments, and detectives are working those cases. We are asking residents to be attentive to your neighborhoods. If you see something suspicious, please do not hesitate to contact the police department immediately.
SPD FINGERPRINTING YOUTH
Officer Jason Fogleman was out in the community on October 8th and October 10th fingerprinting children in our community. On October 8th, SPD was at our local K-Mart Store. On October 10th, SPD was at the Streetsboro Fire Station for their annual pancake breakfast. -- Posted October 10, 2011.
SGT. SUVADA RECOGNIZED AS INTERNATIONAL CIT OFFICER OF THE YEAR
SPD Sgt. Andrew Suvada was recently recognized as the International CIT Officer of The Year at the CIT Training Conference held in Virginia Beach. Sgt. Suvada was previously recognized as the CIT Officer of The Year for both Portage County and the state of Ohio. In light of this significant accomplishment, Sgt. Suvada received the Streetsboro Police Department Chief's Achievement Award and a Mayoral Proclamation at the September 26, 2011 city council meeting. Congratulations Sgt. Suvada. -- Posted September 28, 2011.
Sgt. Suvada and Chief Mosley
Sgt. Suvada receiving his award at the CIT Conference
SPD OFFICER AWARD BY MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD)
Congratulations to Officer Justin Leidel on his recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at their annual Portage County law enforcement recognition banquet. Officer Leidel was recognized for his enforcement efforts last year in taking drunk drivers off our community's roadways. In 2010, 324 people were killed in alcohol related traffic crashes on Ohio roadways. -- Posted September 23, 2011.
Officer Justin Leidel
Officer Leidel and Chief Mosley
SPD MAKES NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PRESENTATION
Staff of SPD met with members of the Tinkers Green development on 09/21/11 regarding Neighborhood Watch. If your neighborhood/development has members interested in learning more about this program, please contact Det. James Wagner at (330) 626-4976. -- Posted September 23, 2011.
SPD OFFICER SELECTED FOR METRO SWAT
Congratulations to Det. James Wagner who was recently selected to represent SPD on Metro SWAT as a hostage negotiator. Metro SWAT is a regional team comprised of police officers representing law enforcement agencies throughout Summit and Portage counties.
SPD AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPO EVENT
Ptl. Jason Fogleman was present at the Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce Expo event held at Streetsboro High School on Saturday September 17, 2011 fingerprinting children and meeting member of the local business community. -- Posted September 21, 2011.
NEW OFFICER JOINS RANKS OF SPD
Today, Mayor Scott swore in Tom Ondecker as the newest member of the Streetsboro Police Department team. We look forward to working with Officer Ondecker serving our community. He is pictured here with Chief Mosley. -- Posted September 2, 2011.
ROBBERY OF SR#43 CIRCLE K STORE CLEARED
After a joint investigation of three similar Circle K robberies that occurred in Streetsboro, Cuyahoga Falls, and Wadsworth, a suspect was identified as Jason Douglas, age 23, of Hudson, Ohio. A warrant was obtained for his arrest and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force headed by the US Marshals Service arrested Douglas at his home. He was turned over to SPD officers and later taken to the Portage County Jail. -- Posted August 23, 2011.
OVI CHECKPOINT SR# 43
SPD, in conjunction with personnel from the Aurora Police Department, Kent Police Department, Portage Co. Sheriffs Department, OSP, and the Portage County Prosecutors Office, conducted an OVI checkpoint on SR#43 at the Streetsboro/Aurora border. This checkpoint netted seven (7) arrests. -- Posted August 21, 2011.
NEW FACES IN NEW PLACES
Long time DARE Officer James Wagner was recently assigned to Detective duties for our department. For those accustomed to seeing Officer Wagner at community events and functions, he will still be present for some of those events going forward. Officer Jason Fogleman will be taking over as DARE Officer in 2012 with our 5th grade students at Defer Intermediate School. -- Posted August 21, 2011.
DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER CAMPAIGN
The national crackdown on impaired driving begins this weekend on Friday August 19 and runs through September 5. This year's slogan is "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." Our department as well as most of our neighboring departments and the Ohio State Patrol will be participating in the campaign.
In 2010 alone, 10,839 people died in crashes in which a driver or motorcycle rider was at or above the legal limit, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The age group with the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes was the 21-to-24 age group. -- Posted August 18, 2011.
B.A.R.K. K-9 DEMO AT STREETSBORO FAMILY DAYS
Below is a video of our K-9 "Bo" and his group at Streetsboro Family Days. -- Posted August 1, 2011.
PROMOTION TO SERGEANT
The Streetsboro Police Department congratulates Richard Polivka, promoted to Sergeant today, and sworn in by Mayor Art Scott. Sgt. Polivka was originally hired by SPD back in 1995. He is pictured here with Chief Mosley. -- Posted July 5, 2011.
Sgt. Polivka and Chief Mosley
NEWEST PATROL OFFICER
Today Matthew Plesz was sworn in as our department's newest patrol officer. Matthew comes to SPD from the Put-in-Bay Police Department. We welcome Matt aboard as he begins serving our community. -- Posted June 15, 2011.
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Chief Mosley and Officer Plesz
CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN
SPD recently concluded participation in the national Click it or Ticket Campaign. During the two week program, our officers stopped 561 cars and wrote 60 seat belt cites, 89 speed cites, 8 Driving Under Suspension cites and 53 other cites. Our officers also arrested 8 OVI's and 4 felonies. Remember that just because the campaign has ended, does not mean we stop issuing citations. Please Buckle Up and Drive Safely. -- Posted June 7, 2011.
2011 SAFETY LAND
All this week, Ptl Jason Fogleman will be teaching classes such as Stranger Danger, Firearms Safety, Seat Belt Safety and other programs to the 5 yr olds at Safety Land which is run by the city Parks and Recs Department. The event is taking place at Streetsboro City Hall. -- Posted June 6, 2011.
Officer Fogleman & Safety Land participants
NEW POLICE CHIEF & LIEUTENANT PROMOTED
On May 21, 2011 Mayor Arthur Scott made two promotions in a ceremony held at the Streetsboro Police Department. Roy Mosley III was promoted to Chief of Police, and Darin Powers was promoted to Lieutenant. Thank you to all who attended this event. -- Posted May 22, 2011.
Mayor Scott and Chief Mosley
Mayor Scott and Lt. Powers
STREETSBORO POLICE ASSOCIATION MAKES SCHOLARSHIP DONATION
On May 18th, Officer Jason Sackett presented a $500 scholarship check on behalf of the Streetsboro Police Association (SPA) to a graduating senior from Streetsboro High School as part of their scholarship awards ceremony. The SPA scholarship program was instituted in 2011 in memory of long time Streetsboro resident Jenny Gillis. -- Posted May 22, 2011.
SPD SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER DISCUSSES DANGERS OF "SEXTING"
On May 18, 2011 School Resource Officer James Wagner made a presentation to 8th grade students at Streetsboro Middle School regarding the dangers and legal ramifications of "sexting," or using mobile phone devices to transmit sexually oriented images and materials. -- Posted May 22, 2011.
SPD AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR EVENT
DARE Officer Wagner was at the Robinson Memorial Medical Center on SR#14 earlier this month for the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Community Health Fair event. The DARE vehicle was on display along with youth fingerprinting taking place. -- Posted April 29, 2011.
NEW MEMBER IN COMMUNICATIONS
SPD welcomes our newest member to Communications - Ms. Sara Newpher. Sara comes to SPD with prior communications service with the Lake County Sheriffs Department, and begins serving our department and our community on May 9, 2011. We welcome her to our team. -- Posted April 28, 2011.
Dispatcher Newpher
"PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION"
Officer James Wagner, along with students from Streetsboro High School, placed colorful blue pinwheels at the center of town in recognition of child abuse cases here in Portage County. -- Posted April 25, 2011.
Officer Wagner & SHS students
2011 DARE GRADUATION
On April 14, 2011 approximately 160 5th grade students from Defer Elementary School graduated from the DARE program. Great job to our students, and to Officer James Wagner. This was the 19th year for the DARE program here in our community. -- Posted April 15, 2011.
Officer Wagner & DARE students
SPD INVESTIGATING THEFT - NEED HELP TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT
The Streetsboro Police Department is investigating the theft of bulk gold and silver from a local business. The suspect arrived as passenger in a blue or black vehicle, unknown make or model. Suspect is described as a heavyset black male, approximately 23-24yoa, 6’0”, 250lbs, 3 or 4 gold upper front teeth, and a scar on his cheek underneath his left eye. Please contact Det. Richard Polivka at (330) 626-4976 with information. Click here to view suspect photos. -- Posted April 11, 2011.
RECOGNITION BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Congratulations to Officer Richard Polivka and Dispatcher Kathy Smith, nominated by their peers, and selected as Officer of the Year and Dispatcher of the Year for 2010. Both SPD members were recognized by the Knights of Columbus at their annual banquet held on March 27, 2011. -- Posted March 27, 2011.
Dispatcher Smith and Officer Polivka
LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) SYSTEM INSTALLED
A License Plate Reader (LPR) system received on a grant through the Ohio Department of Homeland Security was installed in an SPD cruiser yesterday. -- Posted March 22, 2011.
Trunk mounted LPR camera
2010 SPD ANNUAL REPORT
The 2010 Annual Report for the police department is now posted to the Forms Gallery area of our web site. Click here to access it. -- Posted March 22, 2011.
SPD MEMBERS AWARD RECIPIENTS OF AMERICAN RED CROSS
On Saturday March 12th, Officer Richard Polivka, Officer Aaron Coates, Officer Jason Hall, and Dispatcher Josee Acklin were recognized at the American Red Cross Real Heroes Banquet at the Bertram Inn in Aurora for actions they took in 2010 serving our community. Congratulations to these SPD member award recipients. -- Posted March 13, 2011.
On January 6, 2011, the Streetsboro Police Department received a Rapid ID Fingerprint Device from the Ohio Attorney General's Office. These devices were made available to Ohio law enforcement agencies through a grant program coordinated by that office. This device will aid police personnel in the field in making positive identifications of unknown individuals and accessing criminal databases. Click here to view the the video news release from WKYC Channel 3. -- Posted January 7, 2011.
SPD SERGEANT COMPLETES STEP TRAINING PROGRAM
Congratulations to Sgt. Andrew Suvada as one of 25 supervisors that graduated from STEP (Class VII) today in Worthington, Ohio. STEP (Supervisor Training & Education Program) is a leadership and supervisory curriculum geared toward newly promoted first line supervisors. This 3-week program is sponsored by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police & the Law Enforcement Foundation. -- Posted December 8, 2010.
