STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- Fraud, Clare Court: On Jan. 16, a Clare Court resident came to the police station to report that she and her husband had signed a contact and had given a contractor $2,000 for a home improvement project.

The woman said the contractor tried to get a building permit, but was denied because he lacked plans.

The officer talked to the contractor, who said the couple had canceled the project after he had already lined up an electrician and a plumber.

The man said he lost money on the job because he had turned down other work. He provided copies of emails regarding the project being canceled.

When the officer talked to the homeowner again, she admitted to canceling the project. She felt that the contractor should still return the deposit. She was advised that this was a civil matter regarding a contract dispute. 

Threats, Westwood Park Boulevard: On Jan. 16, a Westwood Park Boulevard resident called police after his brother came home drunk and was making threats against their mother.

Both the brother and mother said they didn't fear for their safety. The brother was told to get some sleep and leave his mother alone. 

Suspicious vehicle, Westwood Drive: On Jan. 16, a concerned passerby called police about a suspicious car seen behind a Westwood Drive business. An arriving officer located the car and its driver.

It turned out to be the building owner salting the parking lot. 

Theft, Pearl Road: On Jan. 16, police were dispatched to a Pearl Road apartment complex after a resident discovered that two shipments of pills were missing.

An arriving officer talked to the tenant, who said two boxes of blood sugar strips -- not medications -- had been delivered and were missing. They may have been stolen. Police are investigating. 

Parking complaint, Deerfield Drive: On Jan. 16, a resident called police about a car parked the wrong way with its flashers on. The caller was worried that someone was going to hit the car.

An arriving officer talked to the driver, who said he was waiting for the school bus. The officer advised the man of the complaint.