Strongsville Police Blotter: Man in Women's Restroom Sparks Alarm

Three people were startled when a man walked into the women's restroom in the Cleveland Metroparks near Royalview Lane Aug. 14 -- the woman who was in there; her boyfriend, who was with her; and the guy who walked in.

A report said the couple stopped in the park about 12:30 p.m. so the woman could use the restroom.

Her boyfriend saw a car with military plates parked there and walked into the restroom with her to make sure it was empty.

Another man then walked in behind them, saw them, looked surprised and left, going into the men's restroom instead. The couple left before he came out.

Police notified Metroparks rangers and said they would keep an eye out for the car.

Crying Rape, but Not Really

A woman on Golden Star Drive woman heard a woman scream rape twice about 2 a.m. Aug. 12, then heard a man yelling.

Police located a neighbor who said he had friends over they were just goofing around.

Smoking is Dangerous

Two teens standing at the bus stop outside Westfield SouthPark caught officers' attention for two reasons -- they looked too young to be smoking and they were carrying big bags of clothing.

Both boys, 15, were taken into custody for underage use of tobacco and receiving stolen property.

This Kind of Smoking is Even More Dangerous

A 19-year-old staying on Pearl Road smoked an herb he bought at a gas station and began vomiting and shaking Aug. 12.

He was taken to Southwest General Health Center.

Accident at Home

An elderly woman drove her car through her garage on Scottsdale Drive Aug. 12.

The woman told police she was not hurt, but there was a lot of damage to her house.

The car went through the wall and into a bathroom. 

A city building inspector went to the house to make sure the structure was still safe.

For questions about this blotter, email debbie.palmer@patch.com.