A Wild Attempt to Sell Stolen Goods in Mayfield Heights
In a bizarre turn of events, law enforcement officers were called to a music store in Mayfield Heights on December 16th. The reason? Three people tried to sell a stolen amplifier. Things got messy fast.
Chaotic Arrests
One of the suspects didn't go quietly. Officers had to use force to detain him. Meanwhile, in the police cars, a woman opened the door and tried to run away. She claimed she had swallowed fentanyl, so she was rushed to the hospital. Her accomplice in the car then said he had swallowed a bag of fentanyl with a tiny razor blade inside. He was also taken to the hospital.
Stolen Car and Surprising Items
But the story doesn't end there. The three had arrived in a stolen car. When police searched it, they found some surprising items:
- Sledgehammers
- Drug paraphernalia
- Credit cards
- Mail belonging to different Cleveland residents
It turns out, some of those credit cards and a checkbook belonged to an Indiana couple. Their car had been broken into while they were staying at a Cleveland hotel.
Charges and Concerns
The three involved—a 65-year-old man from Cleveland, a 28-year-old woman from Massillon, and a 28-year-old man from Lorain—are now facing serious charges. These include:
- Resisting arrest
- Trying to sell stolen stuff
- Tampering with evidence
This whole situation raises questions about the lengths people will go to avoid getting caught. It also shows how quickly a simple crime can spiral out of control. The use of fentanyl as a desperate attempt to evade arrest is particularly concerning. It highlights the ongoing issue of drug abuse and its role in criminal behavior.
