Man Disputes Gym Membership Charges, Refuses to Leave

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A 48-year-old Euclid man refused to leave a Fitworks gym in Highland Heights, Ohio on March 5 after disputing monthly charges for a membership he was not using. Police issued the man a trespass warning and advised him on how to properly cancel his membership. The police blotter also details other incidents, including a woman falling victim to a scam, a teenager being blackmailed, and a neighborhood dispute over children damaging a fence.

Why it matters

This story highlights the frustrations consumers can face with recurring charges and the importance of understanding membership cancellation policies. It also demonstrates how police in Highland Heights respond to a variety of community issues, from property crimes to scams and neighborhood disputes.

The details

According to the police report, the Euclid man was upset that he was being charged monthly for a Fitworks gym membership despite not using the facility. When he refused to leave, police were called and issued him a trespass warning after advising him on how to properly cancel his membership. The police blotter also details other incidents, including a woman who fell victim to a scam after receiving a call from a supposed bail agent, a teenager being blackmailed over nude photos, and a neighborhood dispute where children knocked down a resident's fence.

• On March 5, the Euclid man refused to leave Fitworks.
• On March 4, a woman reported a suspicious person at her door who she suspected was an ICE agent.
• On March 5, a woman reported falling victim to a scam.
• On March 8, a 17-year-old boy reported being blackmailed.
• On March 10, a resident reported that neighborhood children had knocked down their fence.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Police are investigating the source of the blackmail email sent to the 17-year-old boy.