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Welfare Check Finds Ohio Woman, 91, Safe and Playing Video Games

Police said the 91-year-old missed family calls while trying to beat her video game high score, and officers found her safe at home.

  • On Thursday night, Westlake Police conducted a welfare check on a 91-year-old woman and found her safe in her bedroom playing video games instead of answering family calls.
  • Family members requested the check after she missed numerous calls, unaware she was intensely focused on beating her previous record level in a video game.
  • The resident participates in Westlake's Are You Okay program, which allows individuals to sign up for daily check-in calls to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
  • Westlake Police Captain Jerry Vogel recalled that everyone involved shared a laugh, and the woman expressed gratitude for the officers' concern during the visit.
  • Vogel noted the incident is a "great reminder" that Westlake residents can sign up for the service at any time to help ensure their safety.
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El Chapuzas Informático broke the news on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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