Northfield Village Police Blotter: Drug Possession, OVI Arrest, and Casino Theft Investigations

NORTHFIELD, Ohio – The Northfield Village Police Department handled a diverse range of criminal activity between March 18 and March 24, 2026, ranging from felony drug arrests to theft at the MGM Casino . Significant incidents included a high-level narcotics discovery during a traffic stop on Chestnut Avenue and an OVI arrest involving a high blood-alcohol concentration on Northfield Road . This summary provides a detailed look at the public safety activity within the Nordonia Hills community over the past week . Felony Drug Possession Arrest on Chestnut Avenue The week began with a significant narcotics seizure on March 18, 2026 . Northfield Village officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 7:58 a.m. on Chestnut Avenue (SR 8 SB) for an improper turn and expired license plates . During the stop, officers observed suspicious items in plain view, leading to a K9 unit being called to the scene for a “free air sniff” . Following a positive indication from the K9, a search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, a scale, and a meth pipe concealed under the gear shifter panel . Both occupants were arrested and charged with fourth-degree felony drug possession . OVI Arrest and Impaired Driving Investigations Early on March 19, 2026, an officer on routine patrol stopped a white Ram pickup near Northfield Road and Olde 8 Road for speeding and marked lanes violations . The officer detected the odor of alcohol and observed signs of impairment from the driver . After failing Field Sobriety Tests, the driver was arrested and later submitted to a breath test, which resulted in a .135 BAC . The driver was cited for OVI and Prohibited BAC and is scheduled to appear in Stow Court on May 23, 2026 . Theft Incidents at MGM Casino Police were called to investigate two separate theft reports involving the MGM Casino . Voucher Theft: On March 20, a theft was reported involving a voucher ticket worth $238.39 . After reviewing surveillance footage, the suspect was identified and contacted . The suspect agreed to pay restitution, and the case was closed after MGM management confirmed the funds were returned on March 22 . Personal Items: On March 21, a female victim reported the theft of personal items that had occurred earlier that evening at the casino . An investigation into this incident is currently ongoing . Assault and Property Damage Reports The department also responded to several reports of disturbances and property damage throughout the village: Assault at Northfield Road: Officers responded to a disturbance at a business (McDonalds) on March 21 . Following an investigation, two male juveniles were charged with assault and released to their guardians . Road Rage: On March 20, officers investigated a road rage incident in the area of Northfield Road and Lowrie Blvd . Unauthorized Vehicle Use: On March 23, a resident on Ledge Road reported that his son failed to return a 2021 Nissan Rogue after borrowing it a week prior . The victim filed a criminal complaint for unauthorized use of a vehicle . Criminal Mischief: On March 24, a manager at a business on Northfield Road reported that a customer jumped a curb and struck fixed property in a walk-up serving area, resulting in property damage .