HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Drugs, Interstate 271: At 3:10 a.m. Oct. 30, officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and found the driver in possession of a gun and a small amount of cocaine. He had a CCW permit, but did not advise officers.

The Warrensville Heights man, 28, was charged with driving under suspension, drug possession, drug trafficking and a weapons offense. A search warrant was issued for the vehicle and resulted in a larger amount of cocaine being found.

Disturbance, Alpha Park: A Cleveland man, 61, reported Oct. 25 that he was assaulted and harassed while at his former place of work. Responding officers received conflicting stories of what had happened. A current employee witnessed the incident and said the employer did not assault the man and just gently tried to get him to leave the business.

Animals, Bishop Road: Willoughby Hills police reported Oct. 26 that a driver had reported seeing a bear along the roadway, near the airport. Officers said the description of the bear sounded credible, but they were unable to locate it.

Theft, Wilson Mills Road: A Cleveland man, 30, was arrested at Home Depot Oct. 27 after he tried to return $267 worth of household goods he was suspected of stealing. He was also found in possession of marijuana when being booked into jail.

Impaired driving, Wilson Mills Road: Officers came upon a car crash around 11 p.m. Oct. 27 and found the driver to be drunk. The Cleveland woman, 23, was charged with OVI and cited for having an open container in the vehicle.

Impaired driving, Lander Road: A Cleveland woman, 50, was arrested for OVI and having an open container of alcohol after officers found her asleep behind the wheel of her vehicle around 3 a.m. Oct. 28.

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