Woman Tries to Use Sister's Name During OVI Arrest in Solon

Solon police also seized marijuana and alcohol from underage drivers in separate incidents

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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A 37-year-old Cleveland woman was arrested for OVI after being stopped for speeding on US 422. She initially tried to identify herself as her sister to the officer. In separate incidents, Solon police also stopped vehicles and found marijuana and alcohol possessed by men under 20 years old, which is illegal in Ohio.

Why it matters

This story highlights ongoing issues around impaired driving, underage substance use, and attempts to evade law enforcement in the Solon area. It also raises questions about repeat offenders and the effectiveness of existing laws and enforcement efforts to address these community concerns.

The details

The 37-year-old Cleveland woman was pulled over for speeding on US 422, where the officer detected signs of intoxication. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for OVI. At the police station, she initially identified herself as her sister before her real driver's license was found in the car. In other incidents, Solon police seized marijuana and alcohol from vehicles driven by men under 20 years old, which is illegal in Ohio.

  • On March 7, the OVI incident occurred around 2:50 p.m.
  • On March 4, the fraud incident was reported at 7:15 a.m.
  • On March 5, the marijuana seizure occurred around 12:05 a.m.
  • On March 5, the fleeing incident occurred around 11:15 p.m.
  • On March 6, the marijuana and alcohol seizure occurred around 10:45 p.m.

The players

Cleveland woman

A 37-year-old woman arrested for OVI after initially trying to identify herself as her sister.

Cleveland man

A 20-year-old man cited for driving under suspension and drug possession after police found marijuana in his vehicle.

Cleveland man

A 20-year-old man cited for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and underage alcohol possession after police found marijuana and alcohol in his vehicle.

Solon man

A 38-year-old man who reported being defrauded out of $150 after responding to a Craigslist ad.

Solon man

A 34-year-old man arrested for domestic violence against his 41-year-old wife.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the 37-year-old Cleveland woman out on bail for the OVI charges.

The takeaway

This series of incidents in Solon highlights ongoing challenges around impaired driving, underage substance use, and property crimes in the community. It raises questions about the effectiveness of existing laws and enforcement efforts to address these persistent public safety concerns.