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1. How do I obtain my vehicle after it has been impounded?

The owner of the vehicle will need to come to the Garfield Heights Police Department with proof of ownership of the vehicle, either the title or registration and identification. They will be given a tow release form which they will need to then take to Interstate Towing and pay the following fees:

• $95 - Standard Tow
• $125 - Flat Bed Tow
• $25 - Administration fee
• $15 - Per day storage

• Interstate Towing

  22151 Aurora Rd.

  Bedford Hts., OH  44146

  Interstate Towing can also be contacted by calling 216-475-0099.

2. How do I pay for a ticket?

You can pay a ticket that you do not want to contest Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm at the Garfield Heights Municipal Court in the Clerk of Court's Office on the 2nd floor.

3. Who do I call to report a suspected drug house?

Call the Police Department at 216-475-4551 and ask for the Officer-in-Charge. You do not have to leave your name and number.

Please have as much information as possible including:

• Address
• Time/day of most activity
• Where on the property transactions are made (side door, alley, etc.)

If there is a crime in progress, report it to 911.

4. What should I do if I see a crime being committed?

Call 911. The person answering will ask you about the type of emergency and its location.

5. Are people allowed to solicit without approval?

No, a person or person(s) that are looking to solicit within the City of Garfield Heights needs to request a license or Certificate of Registration through the Building Department, which is located at:
Garfield Heights Civic Center
5407 Turney Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125

However, persons going door to door that are only passing out informational pamphlets do not need a permit.  

6. What do I need to do when I hear the tornado siren?

The siren is activated to warn the citizens that the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning in Cuyahoga County. You should proceed to the basement of your house and tune in to a local radio or television station for further information. If you do not have a basement, then you should take shelter in an interior closet.

You should avoid calling the Police or Fire Department for information about the siren.

The siren is tested on the first Saturday of the month at noon for one minute.