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City of Cuyahoga Falls
Police Department
2310 Second Street Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221-2583
Phone: (330) 971-8300 Fax: (330) 971-8332
Don L. Robart John Conley
Mayor Chief of Police
January 1, 2005
The Honorable Don L. Robart, Mayor
City of Cuyahoga Falls
I proudly present the 2004 annual report on behalf of all the men and women of the Cuyahoga
Falls Police Department.
In addition to eight new Officers hired, the Police Department was challenged to consider the
demands of communication and information systems in the 21st Century. The Police Department
met the challenge by creating the Communication Division and reorganizing the Command Staff
to include a third Captain, Captain Randy Rivers, as the Division Commander.
In April 2004, the Police Department formed Special Operations, a team that targets specific
problem areas throughout the city including traffic enforcement, school safety, narcotics, bike
patrol and neighborhood concerns. Since its inception, this unit has been well received by
school administrators, public officials and the community.
Special Operations also includes Officers assigned to the School Resource Officer program in
the City’s high schools and middle schools. With a shift of emphasis to a continuing commitment
to the safety of children, the Police Department added another School Resource Officer.
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department joined the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force. Captain
Jack Davis, Sergeant Perry Tabak and Detectives Rich Knotek and Ed Vanadia are assigned to
the Task Force which is responsible for the pursuit and apprehension of Northern Ohio’s most
violent fugitives.
Cuyahoga Falls Police Department’s most significant event of 2004 occurred on the night of
June 11th following a double homicide at 2139 10th St. Two Police Officers, Captain Tom
Pozza and Officer Brett Reynolds engaged the suspect in a gunfight in which the outcome
resulted in no injury to either Officer. I am extremely proud of Captain Tom Pozza and Officer
Brett Reynolds.
On behalf of the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, I would like to thank you, your
Administration and City Council for the continued support shown to the Police Department.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Conley
Chief of Police
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Patrol Division
Captain Jack Davis is the Patrol Division Commander.
Captain Davis is a 15-year veteran and a graduate of the
Police Executive Leadership College. In 2004 the Patrol
Division once again showed why it is known as the
backbone of the police department. In addition to handling
the everyday calls for service, the patrol units were the
first to arrive on several high profile and violent incidents
in our city including an incident which involved shots fired
at officers. These violent incidents all ended with the
arrests of the perpetrators. A highlight for the year 2004
was the campaign visit of President George Bush to our
city. The event was an honor for the city and the members
of the safety forces who worked tirelessly to provide a
safe environment for our many citizens and visitors who
were in our city that day. The men and women of the
patrol shifts will continue to strive to protect and serve the Captain Jack Davis
citizens and guests of the City of Cuyahoga Falls with
pride and professionalism.
First Shift
The First Shift operates during the overnight hours and is
Captain Jack Davis
supervised under the leadership of Lieutenant John Flippo,
Sgt Gordon Tomlinson, Sgt Michael Heinl, and Sgt Chad
Johnson. There are 15 Patrol Officers assigned to this shift
and this includes one of our highly trained canine officers.
Part of the important mission of the First Shift is to inspect
overnight the many business locations of our community to
prevent thefts and break-ins. The shift also concentrates
heavily on DUI enforcement. This traffic enforcement focus
produced 330 DUI arrests and enhanced greatly the safety
of our citizens. Our officers look forward to another
productive year during 2005.
Lieutenant
Johnnie Flippo
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Second Shift
The men and women of the Second Shift handle a variety of
important duties. This shift is charged with providing officers for
court details and transporting prisoners, as well as many of the
administrative needs of the Patrol Division. Two Community
Service Officers assist by handling animal complaints, directing
traffic, doing various jail functions and assisting the Records
Bureau with property management. Lieutenant Jeff Childers
commands the Second Shift. Sergeants James Wray and Gary
Merton provide supervision for the 14 patrol officers who handle
an increasing number of calls for service. The Second Shift
focused on traffic education and enforcement efforts through the
Lieutenant use of traffic cites, warnings, radar and laser units, and the
Jeff Childers SMART speed measuring trailer.
Third Shift
Third Shift Patrol (1600-2400) is comprised of 16 Police Officers
and is supervised by Lt. Mike Gay, Sgt. Ed Caswell, Sgt. Jim
Singleton and Sgt. Mark Hawley. Given the shift hours, Third Shift
is the busiest shift in the Police Department responding to calls for
service that range from injury car crashes to armed robberies.
Highly motivated and trained, third shift patrol strives to provide
professional police services to the citizens of Cuyahoga Falls.
Lieutenant
Mike Gay
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Canine Unit
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department Canine Unit consists of two handlers and two dual-
purpose dogs. Both dogs are trained in narcotic detection, tracking, building and article
search, and criminal apprehension. The canine unit is used in conjunction with many of the
other units in the department including Special Operations, SRT, Dare, and Narcotics. The
department’s canine trainer is Sgt. Perry Tabak. Sgt. Tabak’s partner canine Zeus is an 8-
year-old male German Shepherd. Officer Dominic Perella is the department’s primary canine
handler. Officer Perella’s partner canine Gino is a 7-year-old male German Shepherd. The
Cuyahoga Falls Police Department’s Canine Training Program and Sgt. Tabak are on the Ohio
Peace Officers Training Academy’s list of approved canine training courses.
Zeus and Gino
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Special Response Team (SRT)
Since 1989, the Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) has provided enhanced
resources and specially trained personnel for critical incidents that require expertise and
equipment beyond the realm of normal patrol duties.
Over the past 14 years the SRT has responded to several armed barricaded suspect
confrontations and served many high-risk arrest and search warrants with no loss of innocent
lives.
SRT personnel train monthly in a variety of advanced skills and work to continue the history of
providing a professional response to critical incidents that affect the citizens of Cuyahoga Falls.
Special Response Team (SRT)
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Special Operations Unit
In 2004, part of the restructuring of the Police
Department by Chief Conley involved the
formation of a new unit within the Patrol Division
called the Special Operations Unit. This unit is
commanded by Lieutenant Dale P. Gramley,
and is comprised of 11 officers whose
responsibilities are as unique as the name
implies.
Lieutenant
Dale Gramley
Some of the more unusual duties handled by the Special Operations Unit included: Tours of
the Police Department - Child Safety Seat inspections, installation, and classes - Child
identification card events –Assisting K-9 locker searches in schools – Assisting in search
warrants - Responding to inquiries from the Police Department’s web site - And most recently,
the inner perimeter security detail for the Presidential visit –
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Four officers were assigned to a team whose two primary responsibilities are that of traffic
enforcement and saturation patrols in neighborhoods that are experiencing unusual problems.
These officers work flexible hours in order to accomplish the many tasks they are asked to
perform. Besides regular uniformed duties, these same officers can be seen on bike patrol,
and at times, must work in civilian attire in order to accomplish a mission.
Bike Patrol
Two officers, Patrolmen Tim Coons and Don Patterson, were assigned to the Community
Policing Office. A major part of this assignment entailed being directly involved with persons
and/or organizations within our community, and the surrounding area, in order facilitate
problem solving for individuals as well as businesses and neighborhoods. Patrolman Coons
performed a unique assignment; he was instrumental in the development, implementation, and
education of officers and educators in a comprehensive school safety plan. The Cuyahoga
Falls Police Department is committed to offer the safest learning environment for our children.
D.A.R.E.
Two officers, Patrolmen Eric Prange and Greg
Kenepp, are assigned to D.A.R.E. Starting in the fall
of 2004, the D.A.R.E. curriculum is being taught in the
5th grades of both the public and parochial school
systems.
These officers are also responsible for the school
crossing guards, and a state supported 3rd Grade
Seatbelt Education Program. In addition to the
regularly scheduled classes, both officers take
additional time to interact with all of the students
DARE Officer within the schools they visit each day.
Eric Prange
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School Resource Officers
There are now 3 officers assigned as School Resource Officers, an increase from last year.
Patrolmen Marty Rogers and Travis Miller were supplemented in the fall of 2004 with
Patrolman John Sim. The Cuyahoga Falls School District and the Woodridge School District
are afforded the expertise of these specially trained officers to handle the many complex
issues our young citizens experience in school. In addition to patrolling the hallways of the
various schools, these officers may be called upon to act as mediators, mentors, and yes,
enforcers.
SRO Travis Miller
SRO Marty Rogers
SRO John Sim
Police Reserves
The Patrol Division is aided in its mission through the help of a volunteer group of Reserve
Officers. There are 28 Reserve Officers who assist officers in jail details, court transports, and
park patrols. In addition to these regular tasks the Reserve Officers also assisted in emergency
situations such as severe weather traffic control and the Presidential visit. In 2004 the
Reserves volunteered a total of 3003 hours in assistance to the police department.
Police Explorers
The police department is proud to be a part of the Boy Scouts of America program by hosting
an Explorer post. The Explorers are a group of young people who are interested in police work
and participate in ride-alongs with officers. The Explorers also assist in events around the city
donating 634 hours of time to the police department.
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Investigation Division
Captain Thomas Pozza is the Investigation Division
Commander, and is assisted by command level staff that
oversee the many facets of the support services. The
Investigation Division is made up of several Bureaus,
which provide support services to the Police Department.
These services include the Detective Bureau, Narcotics
Youth Services and Records Bureau.
Captain Tom Pozza
Narcotics Unit
The Detective Bureau is comprised of the Detective Bureau
Commander, Lt. Matthew Marino, a shift supervisor, Sgt. Steve
Guldeman, and ten detectives.
Detectives conduct the follow-up investigation of reported
criminal activity after the preliminary investigation by the patrol
officer has been discontinued.
A detective has the responsibility to collect and analyze
evidence, interview witnesses, identify and arrest the offender,
recover stolen property and prepare the evidence for
presentation in court. In the event of a serious crime, detectives
are called to the scene to perform these functions even when
Lieutenant patrol officers have arrested the offender.
Matthew Marino
Detectives are assigned cases according to the category of the crime reported. Detectives
work as a team assigned to one of four desks; Robbery/Burglary/Homicide, Frauds,
Assaults/Sex Crimes and Theft/Damaging. The detectives receive specialized training in the
investigation techniques for the categories of crimes which they are assigned. This specialized
training and experience enables the detective to become an expert in his/her field and to
develop contacts within the community and with other law enforcement agencies to assist
them in solving crimes.
The Detective Bureau is also responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence information,
which may expose unreported criminal activity or potential threats to the safety and well being
of the public.
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Detectives work closely with other Municipal, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies on
a variety of crimes that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The Cuyahoga Falls Police
Department is a member of a federally funded Regional Information Sharing System whose
purpose is to enhance the ability of state and local criminal justice agencies to identify and
remove criminal conspiracies and activities spanning jurisdictional boundaries. A member of
the Detective Bureau also serves with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Narcotics Unit
The Narcotics Unit is under the command of the Detective Bureau Commander and includes a
supervisor, Sgt. Perry Tabak, and three detectives.
The Narcotics Unit investigates vice and narcotic offenses. Vice crimes include prostitution and
illegal gambling. Narcotic offenses include both the sale of illegal drugs and the unlawful
procurement of prescription medication.
Narcotics officers work under-cover to enable them to infiltrate the drug trafficking culture.
Information comes from other law enforcement sources, citizen complaints and through the
use of informants.
Narcotics officers receive specialized training and use specialized equipment. Members of the
Unit work closely with other law enforcement agencies and become involved in multi-
jurisdictional investigations. Their participation in Summit County Drug Unit, a countywide drug
task force, is the most notable and productive association.
During the past year Narcotics Unit detectives developed crucial information and played a key
role in shutting down several dangerous methamphetamine labs in the City and the County.
Drug trafficking continues to be a problem and the Narcotics Unit accounts for approximately
78% of all felony drug arrests made by the department. The below chart demonstrates the
types of drugs involved in those arrests.
Marijuana
Cocaine
Prescription Meds
Methamphetamine
Ecstacy
Herion
Other
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Youth
Since 1989, the Youth Services Bureau of the
Cuyahoga Falls Police Department has been
providing a Diversion Program, which
provides an alternative to Juvenile Court for
juvenile misdemeanor and status offenders,
as well as acts as a liaison between parents,
schools and Juvenile Court. Juveniles who
qualify for the program will be handled
informally and will not have a record with the
Juvenile Court. The program goal is to
reduce the chances for future criminal
involvement by improving the youth’s social
adjustment by strengthening family
relationships, enhancing self-esteem and Youth Diversion
improving decision making. Parental
cooperation is also essential for the youth’s
participation in the Diversion Program.
The Youth Services Bureau also offers a referral service for the community, schools, parents
and juveniles to address problems, such as children who are “at-risk” for criminal involvement.
Furthermore, it serves as a child advocate for dependent, neglected and abused children.
In 2004, 888 juvenile cases were initially referred to the Youth Services Bureau from the City of
Cuyahoga Falls. From those referrals, 238 cases were accepted into the Diversion Program,
524 were handled by the Juvenile Court, and 48 cases were forwarded to other agencies. A
total of 263 cases were handled by the Youth Services Bureau, with 25 cases that were
referred from other agencies, 34 handled on a counsel and release level, and 2 involving traffic
offenses.
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Training
The mission of the Training Bureau is to provide and facilitate the instructional needs of
the police department to meet the demands of the citizens of Cuyahoga Falls for a
trained and professional police agency. The Training Bureau, staffed by Sgt. Gary
Blevins and Ptl. Michael Anderson, is responsible for conducting in-service training and
coordinating specialized training courses outside the department. Additionally, the
Training Bureau welcomed instructors from neighboring departments to teach classes in
various law enforcement related fields.
In 2004, the Training Bureau, with the assistance of additional specialized instructors,
provided its personnel with training in the following areas:
• Patrol Bicycle • CPR & Automatic External Defibrillator
• Special Response Team • Sexual Assault Investigations
• Weapons of Mass Destruction • Report Writing
• Tactical Communication • Search & Seizure
• Traffic Radar/Laser Operation • Legal Updates
• Jail Procedure • Use of Force Simulator
• Defensive Tactics • Mandatory Firearms Re-qualification
Sergeant Gary Blevins and Officer Mike Anderson
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Communication Division
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department created the
Communications Division in 2004 under the command of
Captain Randy L. Rivers. The Division Commander
oversees both Auxiliary Service and the Communications
Dispatch Center.
Auxiliary Services is responsible for the operation of the
Dispatch Center and related radio systems and the in-house
and mobile data computer systems within the Police
Department.
Captain Randy Rivers
Auxillary Services Manager Mark Wiggins handles the
administrative functions of Auxiliary Services, as well as acting
as the security officer for the IBM mainframe system. Mark
Wiggins returned to the Police Department as a manager after
retiring as a Lieutenant in 1997.
Mark Wiggins
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Dispatch
The Communications Dispatch Center is
comprised of twelve full-time and three
part-time telecommunicators. These highly
trained and motivated individuals are the
primary point for both Police and Fire, and
are responsible for after-hours calls for
other service departments in the city.
The Communications Dispatch Center is
staffed twenty-four hours per day, 365
days per year. Dispatch duties include
answering telephones, entering calls into
the computer system, dispatching
emergency units to calls and giving
lifesaving information to a caller while
emergency units are en route.
Records Bureau
The Records Bureau is comprised of Secretaries Janice Carpenter and Roianne Liska, Clerk-
Typists Jenny Coder and Dawn Burkett, and part-time Clerk-Typists Nancy Bye, Crystal
McGinnis and Rose Outlaw. Records personnel are responsible for processing every
document that comes in or goes out of the Police Department. In addition, individuals within
the Records Bureau are also responsible for the Police Department payroll, along with
processing, tagging and inventorying every piece of property and evidence that comes into the
possession of the Police Department.
In 2004, Records Bureau managed a successful police auction that collected $28,939.00 for
the City of Cuyahoga Falls.
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Crime Statistics
Part I Crimes
Murder/Non-Negligent Homicide 2
Rape/Sexual Battery 27
Robbery 23
Arson 7
Aggravated Assault/Aggravated Menacing 56
Burglary 200
Larceny 1650
Motor Vehicle Theft 88
Felony Drug 121
Total Part I Crimes 2174
Non Part I Crimes
Other Assaults 631
Forgery/Counterfeiting 14
Embezzlement/Fraud/Bad checks 0
Sex Offenses 71
Destruction/Damaging/Vandalism 813
Non Criminal and Miscellaneous Calls for Service*
Lost/Found Property 518
Missing Persons/Runaways 135
Natural Death Reported 6
Suicide (including attempts) 115
Miscellaneous Follow up 136
Vehicle Lockouts 1,888
Commercial Alarm Activations 1,210
Residential Alarm Activations 226
Warrant Service 739
Suspicious Persons and Situations 1,934
Animal Complaints 1,162
Incomplete 9-1-1 Calls 550
Assist Other Police Departments 176
Assist Fire Department 160
Civil Matter Disputes 62
Open Buildings 202
Disabled Autos 1,042
Disorderly Calls 2,096
General Assistance 1,161
Accidents/Traffic Details 2,515
Total Calls for Service 16,033
*”Miscellaneous Calls for Service” is a sampling of the more common calls that the police department responds
to. It is not a complete listing of all calls received by the police department. The numbers represented here
depict the call categories as received by the communications center. The actual call classification may be
different than that received when investigated by the officer.
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Five Year Charts for Part I Crimes
Total Part I Crimes
TOTAL
2500 2174
1999 2068
1905
2000
1505
1500
1000
500
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murder/Non-Negligent Homicide
MURDER/NON-NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE
2 2
2
1.5
1 1
1
0.5
0
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Five Year Charts for Part I Crimes Continued
Rape
RAPE
30 27
25
20 18
14 15
15 13
10
5
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Robbery
ROBBERY
30
26
25 23
20 17
15 13
10 8
5
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Five Year Charts for Part I Crimes Continued
Arson
ARSON
16
16
14
12
10 8
6 7
8
6 4
4
2
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Aggravated Assault/Aggravated Menacing
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/AGGRAVATED MENACING
56
60
50 40 42
40
30
20
14
20
10
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Five Year Charts for Part I Crimes Continued
Burglary
BURGLARY
229
250
187 200
200
150 122
97
100
50
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Larceny
LARCENY
1800 1614 1650
1600 1520
1449
1400 1204
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Five Year Charts for Part I Crimes Continued
Motor Vehicle Theft
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
120 106 99
100 84 88
69
80
60
40
20
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Felony Drug Arrests
FELONY DRUG ARRESTS
160 143
140 121
120 89 94 93
100
80
60
40
20
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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Personnel
Sworn Personnel - Supervisors
Chief John Conley Sergeant Gary Blevins
Captain Jack Davis Sergeant Steve Guldeman
Captain Thomas Pozza Sergeant Gary Merton
Captain Randy Rivers Sergeant Edward Caswell
Lieutenant John Flippo Sergeant Perry Tabak
Lieutenant Matthew Marino Sergeant Gordon Tomlinson
Lieutenant Jeff Childers Sergeant James Singleton
Lieutenant Dale Gramley Sergeant Michael Heinl
Lieutenant Mike Gay Sergeant Mark Hawley
Auxiliary Services Manager Mark Wiggins Sergeant Chad Johnson
Sergeant James Wray
Sworn Personnel - Police Officers
Steve Amos David Holzapfel Daniel Randall
Brian Anders Geoffrey Hill Sharon Ray
Michael Anderson Preston Johnson Brett Reynolds
Jack Boston Brian Jones Eric Roach
Ryan Burnette Greg Kenepp Martin Rogers
Matthew Cesareo Richard Knotek Thomas Savage
Tim Coons Chad Lengel Robert Schmidt
David Cooper Kevin Lohse Todd Shafer
Daniel Crabtree Michael Luggelle William Shover
Akos Cserhati James McGowan John Sim
Charles Curtiss Jeffery Meek Richard Snell
Jeffrey Danes Ruben Miller Mickey Snyder
Christopher Davies Travis Miller James Stanley
James Deeks John Neforos Marc Stuhldreher
Edward Dennis Chris Norfolk Melisa Stuhldreher
Cheryl Desko Drake Oldham Gary Tahsler
Kurt Dirker Donald Patterson Scott Thomas
Damian Dominic Dominic Perella Randall Tlumac
Mark Enos Jason Peters Edward Vanadia
Ralph Flynn Alan Pipes Ron Wahl
Trevor Ford Eric Prange Steven Walters
Richard Garinger Michael Pressler Gregory Weaver
Brandon Good Greg Punka Sharon Whitescarver
Travis Goodman Daniel Quior Bill Wilson
Mark Hilbish Mark Ralston
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Community Service Officers
David Allaman Kenneth Johnson Richard Simmons
Dispatchers
Karen Tomlinson Tammy Guy
Barbara Sovil Tricia Snyder
Rhonda Jolliffe Terry Wiggins
Angela Hawsman Robert Johnston
Laurel Scianna Michele Trathen
Dianne Allen Kerri Teter
Barbara Reid Vanessa Gyoker
Secretaries/Records Clerks
Talanna Robinson Ginger Hichens
Dawn Burkett Janice Carpenter
Jenny Coder Roianne Liska
Nancy Bye Crystal McGinnis
Rose Outlaw
Youth Services
Cheryl Abshire Laura Nusbaum
Priscilla Allaman
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In Memory of…
In 2004 we saw the passing of our faithful and loyal companion Ben. DiMedla Benge
known to us just as Ben was Cuyahoga Falls first Police Canine. Ben not only enjoyed
catching the bad guys but made many friends at the schools and community events.
Ben served with dedication and enthusiasm during his years of service to the city.
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