Middlefield Police Department

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Federal officials say 18-year-old Nathan Hayes allegedly made at least 17 swatting and other terrorist threat calls to schools across Ohio: http://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/nathan-hayes-ohio-schools-indictment-federal-charges-swatting-calls-hoax-threats-lockdown-explosives-threatening-communications/95-085f73d7-7e80-40fe-9376-a5e64369e3b8?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WKYC_Channel_3_-_Cleveland

Yesterday we had another opportunity to bring a friend to school in a police car. She was one of two winners for this prize and we had fun talking on the way to school.

We had a great time this morning bringing one of our friends to school as part of her “Ride to school in a police car” prize. We love collaborating with our friends at Cardinal Local Schools.

Found in the parking lot of Taco Bell last night. Please contact the Middlefield Police Department or the Geauga County Sheriffs Office if you are the owner or if you recognize this dog.

Found in the parking lot of Taco Bell last night. Please contact the Middlefield Police Department or the Geauga County Sheriffs Office if you recognize this dog.

Last week Officers Peska and Abu-Ghannam completed a comprehensive 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training that was offered through a partnership with Ravenwood Health and the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services. We appreciate that this training is available each year because it teaches our officers:

*How to safely interact with people experiencing a crisis.
*How to apply practical de-escalation techniques.
*How to leverage local resources and services to reduce arrests.
*How to encourage people in crisis to seek treatment.

Thank you to all of the instructors and people behind the scenes that helped make this training a success.

Indicted

Manuel Cisneros has been indicted by the Geauga County Grand Jury for the following charges related to the December 19, 2025 Armed Robbery at the Dollar Tree in Middlefield Village:

Aggravated Robbery, a first degree felony
Robbery, a second degree felony
Theft, a first degree misdemeanor

This case was solved quickly and Cisneros was arrested within hours of the event. Thank you to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Hermitage Police Department for their assistance in this case.

Update: The suspect is in custody in another jurisdiction for unrelated charges. His information will be released at a later date once he has been indicted.

MEDIA RELEASE
At approximately 10:13 am on Friday, December 19, 2025, a male entered the Dollar Tree located at 15420 W. High Street in Middlefield Village, made a threat to an employee and demanded money from the cash register. He then reportedly fled the area in a white or silver Hyundai SUV with an out-of-state license plate attached to it. Investigators have developed a suspect in the case and a “BOLO (be on the lookout) has been issued to other law enforcement agencies. If you see a vehicle matching that description, please do not approach it and contact your local law enforcement agency.

Reference: V25-6306

It’s that time of year again when people are out shopping for the holidays and enjoying the Christmas spirit. Unfortunately this guy had to be added to the Naughty List today. Hopefully he has learned his lesson. Happy Holidays.

As we enter this holiday season we are reminded of how important family is. Blue Line Unlimited and Preston Superstore have teamed up to help raise money for the victims of this horrific tragedy. Tim is a first responder in Geauga County that has dedicated the majority of his life to help others. $100,000.00 from this fundraiser will go directly to Tim and his family: