Aurora Police Blotter: Identity Theft, Property Damage, and Felony Warrants

AURORA, Ohio – The Aurora Police Department responded to a diverse array of calls between March 10 and March 17, 2026, including sophisticated wire fraud, mental health crises, and various traffic-related arrests. This Aurora Police incident summary highlights the department’s activity regarding neighborhood safety and criminal investigations during the mid-March period . Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Investigations On March 13, 2026, a male resident reported to the police station to file a formal complaint regarding wire fraud . The report involved the business Godfrey & Wing and was documented for further investigation . In a separate matter, an employee from Ganley Chevrolet reported a lost dealer plate (series 04-5072) on March 12 . The plate reportedly fell off a vehicle while traveling on the Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpikes between Aurora and Ellwood City . Juvenile Complaints and Property Damage A juvenile complaint led to police intervention on Chadwick Drive during the late hours of March 13 . A resident reported that individuals had been “ding-dong ditching” the home multiple times, resulting in damage to a screen door . Officers located four juveniles in the area and transported them to a residence where they were released to their parents . In other residential activity, a homeowner on East Boulevard reported on March 17 that a small red vehicle had driven into their front yard and become stuck . While no damage was sustained by the vehicle, the homeowner requested photographs of the tracks left in the yard for documentation . Warrant Arrests and Traffic Enforcement Several incidents within this Aurora Police incident summary involved the execution of warrants and traffic citations: Felony Warrant: On March 16, a female arrived at the police station on South Aurora Road to turn herself in on an active felony warrant . Residential Arrest: Officers responded to Eaton Drive on March 16 after a homeowner returning from vacation reported a break-in; a female was subsequently taken into custody on a felony warrant . Fictitious Plates: A traffic stop on Campus Drive on March 10 resulted in a vehicle being towed after the driver was cited for fictitious plates and having no valid operator’s license . DUS Citation: On March 15, a driver on South Chillicothe Road was cited for Driving Under Suspension (DUS) and taken to the station to obtain a tow release . Mental Health and Welfare Checks Police and EMS were dispatched to Reids Way on March 13 for a 26-year-old male who had ingested a large quantity of prescription medication . The individual was experiencing a manic and paranoid episode and was “pink slipped” for medical evaluation due to threats and the overdose . Additionally, on March 17, officers responded to Lena Drive for a female requesting medical assistance; the scene was secured without weapons .