URGENT UPDATE: An intoxicated man fled from his girlfriend’s vehicle following a heated argument early on November 28, 2023, in Gates Mills, Ohio. The incident unfolded around 2:25 a.m. when the man abruptly exited the car near Echo Glen after a dispute with his girlfriend.
Responding officers located the man walking toward Chester. He assured them that he was fine and had already contacted his aunt for a ride back to his home in Chardon. The situation highlights the emotional strain and potential dangers arising from domestic disputes.
In a separate incident on November 25, police were dispatched to a residence on Battles Road following reports of an altercation between a husband and wife. Officers intervened to separate the couple, confirming there was no physical violence involved—only a disagreement over financial matters. The woman chose to leave for the night to diffuse the situation.
On the same day, officers addressed a concern on Carpenter Road, where a resident reported a flashing light in a barn. Upon investigation, police found no one inside and deemed the situation non-threatening.
Additionally, officers provided assistance during a routine custody exchange at Gilmour Academy on Cedar Road on November 25. The transfer of the child to their father occurred smoothly without any incidents.
In a related incident, a suspicious vehicle was reported circling a cul-de-sac on West Hill Drive at 1 a.m. on November 27. Police discovered the driver and a friend were simply chatting before the friend was dropped off at her home.
The week concluded with a vehicle crash on Mayfield Road on November 28. A driver lost control due to snowy conditions and struck a utility pole near St. Francis Church. Fortunately, the Chester man was unharmed, but his Tesla required towing.
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