Pepper Pike Police

Official Page of the Pepper Pike, Ohio Police Department.

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Road is back open!

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Temporary Road Closure 🚨
South Woodland closed between Kersdale and Old Brainard to remove a tree leaning over the road.

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🚨 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!
Put the phone down. Eyes on the road. Hands on the wheel.
One text, one glance, one distraction can change lives forever.
We’re out enforcing — don’t risk it. Drive safe 😎

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Per Beachwood Police… Avoid the area of Chagrin Blvd. between Richmond Road & I-271. There’s a live wire down, the road is closed, & traffic is being diverted.

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Accident cleared. All lanes are open.

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271 North Express Lanes closed temporarily in between Chagrin and Cedar due to a one car accident.

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All lanes are open!!

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271 N/B Express lanes north of Chagrin Blvd. are closed for a car fire.

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Fire is out. One lane is about to open.

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UPDATE: Intersection is Open!!

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🚨ROAD CLOSED 🚨
SOM Center & South Woodland is closed due to a gas line leak. Intersection is estimated to be closed for several hours until the repairs can be made.
Use Pinetree Rd. or Chagrin Blvd. as a detour

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For Immediate Release:

[Trooper Ben @TrooperBenKs]

When I’m told I need to deliver a death notification, the weight of it hits me immediately. My chest tightens, my stomach sinks, and my heart skips a beat. I know I’m about to share news that will change someone’s life forever.

When I arrive at the home, I knock on the door and take a step back. I often see the family through a window, walking through their living room. They wave or smile at me, trying to greet me warmly. That moment is incredibly hard because I can’t smile back—I know I’m about to bring them the darkest moment of their life.

When they open the door, they usually ask, “What’s wrong? What happened?” That’s when I begin by confirming their name and if I’m at the correct address. Once I know I’ve got the right person, in the right place, I notice something I’ve seen many times before—they start taking small steps back, almost fading away from me. I don’t think they even realize they’re doing it. I think it’s their body trying to create distance from an unwelcome moment, knowing deep down that something devastating is about to be said.

Then, I deliver the most difficult words anyone could ever hear:
“It’s my sad responsibility to tell you that your son has died in a crash.”
“It’s my sad responsibility to tell you that your daughter has died in a crash.”
“It’s my sad responsibility to tell you that your mother has died in a crash.”
“It’s my sad responsibility to tell you that your father has died in a crash.”

In those moments, I often see one of three reactions:
1. They collapse. Some fall to the floor, crying in a way that’s impossible to describe. I kneel beside them, and often, I cry with them.
2. They go silent. Others stand frozen, their faces blank as they try to process what I’ve said. They’re lost, unsure of how to move forward.
3. They push me away. Sometimes, I’m told to leave or forcefully pushed back as they yell, “No! Don’t say that!” But I stay because no one should face that moment alone.

These moments stay with me and the family involved.

Tonight is a night meant for celebration—a time to welcome the new year, look forward to fresh opportunities, and start anew. It shouldn’t begin with tragedy and heartbreak.

Please make safe choices tonight. Don’t drink and drive. Use a designated driver. Protect yourself and your loved ones from the pain of ever having to face this kind of moment.

Be safe,
Trooper Ben

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🚧Road Closure Notice 🚧

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The recreational trail project has started on Lander Rd. Digging has begun at the south end of the city, with the crews working northbound. Equipment will be on the grass & traffic should only be impacted when dump trucks briefly stop to be loaded. Use caution as you pass by 👍

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In case you haven’t heard, there is a new scam going around involving the Ohio Turnpike. One of our officers received this text message this morning.
It is a scam! If you happen to get this text, DO NOT click on the link!! The Ohio Turnpike never sends texts about unpaid tolls.

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🚧 Chagrin Blvd. Construction 🚧

⚠️ Gas line work is being conducted on Chagrin Blvd. at Gail Allison Drive today.
✅ Traffic will be maintained, with potential lane restrictions. Expect intermittent delays.
⚠️ Please use caution around the construction areas and workers.

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Roadway is open!!

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🚨 Temporary Road Closure

👷‍♂️ Gates Mills Circle near Gates Mills Blvd. is closed for the day for gas main construction.

✨ Please follow the posted detour