Aurora Police Blotter: Fraud, Dog Bite and Retail Theft

Mid-December calls include suicide threats, large-dollar scams, gate damage, dog fight, retail theft and suspicious person with meth.

Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | January 2, 2026

Aurora Police Blotter: Fraud, Dog Bite and Retail Theft
AURORA, Ohio – This aurora police blotter covers selected calls handled by the Aurora Police Department between Dec. 15 and Dec. 30, 2025. Names and house numbers are not included.Mental Health Issue – Caller Incoherent Date: Dec. 15, 2025, morning Location: North Aurora Road Dispatchers reported that a female caller sounded very incoherent, would not say what she needed and became argumentative. Officers made contact and arranged for her to go for medical clearance. The call was documented as a mental health issue, with personal health information noted as protected.Domestic Dispute – Father “Throwing a Tantrum” Date: Dec. 15, 2025, evening Location: Buckingham A caller reported that her 60-year-old father was having an outburst, hitting walls and “throwing a tantrum” while a wife was reportedly on the phone. The caller said there were no known weapons and that the father had consumed a couple of beers. Officers gathered information and reported that the parties agreed to separate for the evening. The incident was later officially classified as a domestic dispute.Welfare Check – Suicide Threats With Possible Weapon Date: Dec. 16, 2025, evening Location: Bryce Avenue A woman’s sister called police, saying her sibling had threatened suicide and mentioned using either a firearm or a knife. The caller also said the sister had been drinking and had expressed a desire to join deceased relatives. It was unclear if any weapons were in the home. A mental health hold was initiated, and the woman was transported for evaluation, according to the report. Personal health details were marked as protected.Domestic Dispute – Custody Tension Over Infant Date: Dec. 17, 2025, morning Location: Robinhood Drive A man told dispatchers that his girlfriend was keeping their 7‑month‑old daughter from him inside the home. He said she would walk away and not allow him to watch the child. During the call, the girlfriend reportedly handed him the child. When asked if any physical violence had occurred, he said he had been pushed. Officers documented the incident as a domestic dispute for follow‑up.Property Damage – Gate Forced Open in Barrington Date: Dec. 17, 2025, evening Location: Treat Road/Club Drive (Barrington Estates) Police were called after a security gate malfunctioned and a resident reportedly used their vehicle to force it open, causing further damage. Another resident took a photo of the SUV and notified Barrington security. The homeowners association requested a report, and officers documented the damage and took pictures of the gate. Attempts were made to contact the registered owner of the suspect vehicle, and another agency was asked to deliver a message before being told to disregard.Death Investigation – Woman Found Unresponsive Date: Dec. 17, 2025, night Location: Sycamore Lane A man checking on his mother‑in‑law reported finding her on the ground, cold to the touch with stiff fingers and a purple complexion. Responders determined the woman was deceased. The scene was turned over to police and later to the county coroner. Next‑of‑kin information and personal identifiers were redacted in the public summary.Fraud / Identity Theft – $29,000 Scam via Apple Pay Date: Dec. 19, 2025, morning Location: Crystal Lane A resident reported receiving an email claiming there were charges to her Apple Pay and that she needed to contact the sender. The person on the other end demanded money, and the woman ultimately wired approximately $29,000, according to the report. Her bank became involved and requested a police report; the Bureau of Motor Vehicles also required documentation. The case was recorded as fraud/identity theft for detective follow‑up.Fraud / Identity Theft – $7,000 Taken From Account Date: Dec. 19, 2025, afternoon Location: Goldenrod Drive A 25‑year‑old man reported that about $7,000 had been taken from his account in what was logged as a fraud/identity theft incident. Details of how the money was accessed were not included in the summary.Departmental Information – Concerns Over Ex‑Husband’s Behavior Date: Dec. 20, 2025, morning Location: Southampton A woman came to the police station to discuss ongoing issues involving her ex‑husband. She said he had been sending emails and texts to her employer in another city and that neighbors had spotted someone resembling him walking around her residence. She had already filed a report with another police department and wanted the situation documented in Aurora as well. The call was listed as departmental information.Disturbance – Man Refuses to Leave, Not Located Date: Dec. 21, 2025, just after midnight Location: Moneta Avenue A caller reported that a man was at a residence, knocking on the door and refusing to leave. A transfer from another agency indicated police checked the home and then another address where the man might be staying, but officers were unable to locate him. The disturbance was documented and referred for further review.Dog Bite – Pit Bull and Cane Corso Fi

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