10/08/2026
Police Blotter, week of September 28th, 2026.
On September 28th, at 6:51 p.m., an officer arrived at a Redfield Street property regarding a person reportedly slumped over the steering wheel of a parked vehicle. During the investigation, officers located used syringes and a substance later confirmed to be methamphetamine. Victoria K. Bugg, 41, of Cleveland, was arrested for falsification and possessing drug abuse instruments and was cited for driving under a non-compliance suspension. She was transported to the Medina County Jail. Additional drug possession charges were pending, with the case to be forwarded to the grand jury.
On September 29th, at 2:16 p.m., an officer investigated damaged road-closed barriers on Redfield Street. The barriers appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. Officers documented the damage and checked for available security footage. The Street Department assessed the barriers and left them in place. The case was closed on October 2nd due to insufficient evidence.
On September 29th, at 5:12 p.m., an officer arrived on Railroad Street regarding juveniles throwing rocks at a moving train. Four juveniles admitted their involvement and received warnings. Parents of two of the juveniles were notified. No damage had been reported by the railroad at that time.
On September 29th, at 9:41 p.m., an officer arrived at an Elyria Street residence regarding a reported disturbance. Officers from Westfield and the Medina County Sheriff’s Office assisted. During the investigation, Erron S. Haston, 32, of Lodi, resisted officers’ attempts to handcuff him and struck a deputy in the face. Haston was arrested for assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct with persistence. He was transported to the Medina County Jail.
On September 30th, at approximately 8:35 p.m., an officer arrived at Moxie’s Grill on Medina Street regarding a reported hit-and-run crash in the parking lot. A white Subaru reportedly backed into a parked vehicle, causing minor damage, before leaving the scene. The officer documented the damage and reviewed available information but was unable to identify the vehicle or driver. The owner was provided with the incident report number.
On October 1st, at 5:17 p.m., an officer followed up on repeated complaints about a vehicle doing burnouts on Redfield and Janice streets. The driver admitted the conduct. The officer spoke with the driver and a parent about the potential consequences, and both agreed the behavior would stop.
On October 2nd, at 3:41 p.m., an officer arrived at a Medina Street residence regarding a dog reportedly stolen from a parked vehicle. During the investigation, Megan E. Oravec, 44, of Lodi, returned with the dog, which was reunited with its owner. Oravec admitted taking the dog and was arrested for theft. She was transported to the Medina County Jail.
On October 4th, at 2:25 p.m., an officer arrived on Broadway Street regarding a neighborhood dispute involving juveniles and reported threats. The officer spoke with the involved juveniles and adults, who provided differing accounts. All parties were advised to remain separated and agreed to contact law enforcement about further issues rather than confront one another.
As always, if you see something, say something. For non-emergency assistance, contact Medina County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at (330) 725-6631, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for Lodi police dispatch. The Lodi Police Department office can be reached at (330) 948-2040, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For emergencies, call 911.
