In a recent turn of events, a stolen motorcycle was recovered by Springfield Township Police Department, and a suspect is now facing charges. According to a post on the department's official Facebook page, the motorcycle, which was reported stolen from Akron, was found parked in a driveway on Marion Avenue on April 27th. The police took 20-year-old Connor Naska into custody after he unsuccessfully attempted to flee from Sgt. Mike Roberts, the responding officer.
Sgt. Roberts, recalling the event, observed the suspect trying to start the motorcycle, presumably aiming to escape. However, faced with a non-cooperative engine, Naska decided to run, which led to him being apprehended after a short chase. The recovered motorcycle had a compromised ignition and was found with a makeshift wiring harness that suggests an attempt at hot-wiring.
The suspect, hailing from Cuyahoga Falls, had more than just a stolen vehicle to answer for. Upon his arrest, the search that followed turned up 11 counterfeit $100 bills in his possession, as revealed by the Springfield Township Police Dept social media post. Facing a felony charge for receiving stolen property, Naska's troubles may mount pending the grand jury's decision on additional charges. Currently, he resides in jail, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Accolades were given to Sgt. Roberts in the Facebook announcement, saying, "Great work by Sgt. Roberts for staying sharp, recovering stolen property, and bringing in a suspect before he could ride—or run—far." It is a clear reminder of the diligence and swift action displayed by the Springfield Township Police in their efforts to curb property crimes and apprehend those who disrupt the peace and safety of their community.
