Disruptive hotel guest charged with drug possession

Westlake Police Blotter reports incident at local hotel

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:23pm

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A disorderly guest at a Westlake hotel was arrested after throwing a computer monitor and being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred on January 16th when the hotel clerk called the police to report the disturbance.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing challenges hotels face with disruptive guests and the need for effective policies and procedures to address such situations, as well as the broader issue of drug use and related crimes in the local community.

The details

According to the police report, the female guest went to the hotel office requesting sugar and coffee pods. When the employee left to retrieve the items, the guest walked behind the counter and threw the hotel's computer monitor on the floor, damaging it. The hotel then sought to evict the woman and press criminal charges for the property damage. When officers arrived, they arrested the woman for criminal damaging and also found she had suspected methamphetamine and smoking pipes, leading to an additional felony drug possession charge.

  • The incident occurred at 3:15 p.m. on January 16th.
  • Officers responded to the hotel and made the arrest on January 16th.

The players

WestSpring Inn

A hotel located on Sperry Road in Westlake, Ohio where the incident took place.

Westlake Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the call from the hotel and made the arrest.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of hotels having clear policies and procedures in place to address disruptive guest behavior, as well as the need for ongoing collaboration between hotels and local law enforcement to maintain public safety and security.