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2 killed, 2 critically injured in Route 57 crash
ELYRIA TWP. — Two people are dead and two were left seriously injured after a two-car collision on state Route 57 on Thursday afternoon. According to officials, the crash occurred just after 3 p.m. when a gray Nissan Altima that was allegedly fleeing from Elyria police ran a red light at the intersection of state Route 57 and Griswold Road, where Elyria and Elyria Township meet.
Mother and daughter hit by car in Medina Public Square, weeks after deadly pedestrian accident
MEDINA, Ohio — A mother and daughter are safe after being hit by a car in Medina Public Square, Medina police said. The incident took place just before 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, nearly three weeks after a woman was struck and killed by a car in the square. "Loved...
Elyria man facing two felony charges in alleged hatchet attack
An Elyria man who allegedly attacked two neighbors with a hatchet in June was indicted earlier this month on felonious assault charges in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Lascelle Hart Jr., 31, of Portia Court, is charged with two counts of felonious assault. He pleaded not guilty Thursday at his arraignment in Judge James Miraldi's court and was being held in the Lorain County Jail on $150,000 bond.
Hulk Hogan’s trip to Medina country bar ends in beer-can throw that sends woman to hospital
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Hulk Hogan’s trip to a Medina Township bar began as a way to peddle his new beer. It ended with a woman getting nine stitches after being hit in the head by a beer can, a police report shows. At about 5:30 p.m. Monday, a...
Avon Lake assistant public works director arrested on domestic violence charges
An assistant public works director for Avon Lake was arrested Wednesday on domestic violence charges. Darwin Ward was booked by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday on domestic violence charges, Sgt. Anthony Coonrod said. Ward posted bond and was released by 12:48 p.m., Coonrod said.
Brook Park man walking in street is arrested, then calls police next day to complain about neighbor
BROOK PARK, Ohio – A Brook Park man, 18, called police to complain about a neighbor one day after he was arrested for walking in the street and running away. At about 3:30 a.m. Aug. 10, police stopped the man because he was walking in the middle of the street at Muskingum and Knox boulevards. They asked him why he was doing that. He said, “Because I can.”
Sheriff's office seeks man in connection with break-in at Elyria Twp. store
The Lorain County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to identify a man who broke into an Elyria Township store on Wednesday and stole cigarettes. The incident happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office. According to the sheriff's office, the male suspect — light-skinned and...
Wadsworth and Lodi police for Aug. 23
8:57 a.m. — Broad Street/Highpoint Drive; police made a traffic stop on a vehicle for erratic driving. After an investigation, the driver, Brittany M. Parker, 37, of Wadsworth, was chaarged with OVI. 11:50 a.m. — 500 block of High Street; police and Wadsworth EMS responded to a welfare check....
No Injuries Reported After Overnight Shooting in Spencer Township, Kent County Authorities Investigating
In the early morning hours, Spencer Township neighborhood was disrupted by the sound of gunfire. The Kent County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a shooting occurred on Maston Lake Drive. Deputies were dispatched to the location around 3 a.m., where they found bullet casings and damage to a residence, WZZM13 reports that no one was injured.
Drunk man crashes SUV into Jeep; man steals crab from Giant Eagle: Middleburg Heights police blotter
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Operating a vehicle under the influence: Pearl Road. An intoxicated Strongsville man, 53, was arrested Aug. 16 after he rear-ended a Jeep with his Honda CR-V and drove away. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Man with meth urinates in shrubs: Berea Police Blotter
Possession of dangerous drugs & drug paraphernalia, indecent exposure: North Rocky River Drive. A Parma man, 34, and a Cleveland woman, 24, may face criminal charges after police found what they believed was methamphetamine in their Ford Escape. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Driver flees at 110 mph with child in back seat: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
On July 23, police observed a speeding silver Chrysler Sebring traveling 85 mph in a 60 mph zone on I-77 southbound. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Unwanted guest with meth arrested; woman in Mercedes arrested for drunk driving: Brook Park police blotter
BROOK PARK, Ohio – Arrest warrant served, possession of drugs & drug paraphernalia: Leslie Drive. A wanted Brook Park man, 45, was arrested at about 8 p.m. Aug. 13 on Leslie. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
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