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July Fourth shootings kill at least 8, wound more than 2 dozen
Shootings around the Fourth of July killed at least eight people, including a 10-year-old girl in Cleveland, while police were investigating other gun violence across the country that injured nearly three dozen people.
FBI probe of Cleveland gang leads to arrest on federal gun charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio — FBI agents arrested a man on gun charges amid an investigation into a gang that operates on Cleveland’s West Side. Jamar Colegrove, 32, is believed to be a member of the Bellaire Boys, who operate near West 130th Street in Cleveland’s Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood, according to court records.
Rising gun violence in Ohio overlooked during lawmakers’ marathon session
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio state lawmakers wrapped up their legislative activities with a 12-hour marathon session on Wednesday, taking dozens of votes on various issues. Despite the urgency of addressing gun violence highlighted by recent mass shootings, gun policy did not feature prominently on the agenda. Recent Gun Violence...
Parma officials say several injured after car strikes child, crashes into house
PARMA, Ohio — Several people were hospitalized after a speeding car allegedly struck a stopped car and a 4-year-old child before crashing into a house in Parma. Parma police and fire officials say a car speeding down West 54th Street Thursday night first struck a stopped car, then hit the 4-year-old. The vehicle finally crashed into a house near the intersection of West 54th and Velma Avenue.
Tamir Rice's mom continues fighting for justice for her son
CLEVELAND — The former Cleveland Police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 was hired as an officer in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. According to local news outlet WVVA, Timothy Loehmann resigned from that position on Monday after public outcry over the decision to hire him.
Public Help Needed to Find Fugitive in Overdose Death Case
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help in capturing Michael Toney, who is wanted in connection with an overdose death. Toney has been on the run and authorities are hoping to gather information that will lead to his arrest. Reward Offered for Information. A...
The widest of wide turns leads police to talkative drunk driver: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
Drunken driving, I-77: On June 15, police observed a black Kia not only make a wide turn exiting I-77 for Walling Road but also travel in the incoming lane for a while before eventually correcting to the proper lane. The swerving Kia also was traveling well under the speed limit...
2 men arrested after allegedly firing shots into Summit County home
NORTHFIELD, Ohio — Two men are facing charges after Summit County Sheriff's deputies say they fired gunshots into a home while celebrating the July 4 holiday. According to a release from the Summit County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a residence on Valley View Road in Northfield Center Township on Thursday amid a report that a home had been struck by gunfire.
Bond set at $500K for man charged in connection to his mother’s murder
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 26-year-old man charged with aggravated murder in connection to his mother’s death was arraigned Friday morning. Ronald Truss is being held on a $500,000 bond for allegedly fatally shooting his mother on Monday. Kelliann Clark, 57, of Cleveland was found Monday dead in the...
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