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Call the Police if You See One of These Outside Your House in Ohio!
Ohio, known as the Buckeye State, is home to bustling cities, charming small towns, and a rich history that reflects the heart of America. However, like any other state, Ohio faces its share of crime and safety challenges. Home safety is a top priority for residents, as being aware of potential threats can make all the difference in preventing crime. This article aims to educate Ohioans about common signs of suspicious activity and what steps to take if they encounter these threats outside their homes.
Group dines and dashes from Denny’s: Independence Police Blotter
Police responded to a Denny’s restaurant at 1:05 a.m. May 31 regarding a group of two men and two women leaving without paying their $46.58 bill. 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.
Officer who killed Tamir Rice leaves new job in West Virginia
The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from a police force in West Virginia, the third time in six years he left a small department amid backlash shortly after he had been hired.White Sulphur Springs City officials said Timothy Loehmann resigned Monday afternoon as a probationary officer. In a statement issued to WVVA-TV , Mayor Kathy Glover said Loehmann had been hired at the recommendation of White Sulphur Springs Police Chief D.S. Teubert.“Since this is an employment matter, I will have no further comment,” Glover said.It wasn’t immediately clear how long Loehmann...
Woman dies after car collides head-on into barrier in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — A woman was killed after her car veered into a traffic barrier on I-90 in Cleveland overnight Sunday, police said. A Cleveland police sergeant confirmed that the 55-year-old woman was driving eastbound on I-90 at around 2:45 a.m. Sunday when her car veered out of the lane for "unknown reasons." The car collided head-on into a jersey barrier before being forced off the roadway and up an embankment where it hit a fence.
12 shot, 1 killed over weekend in Cleveland; no suspects named at this time
CLEVELAND — Statistics show crime is down in Cleveland this year compared to last, but unfortunately, that didn't stop this past weekend from turning especially violent. According to the Cleveland Division of Police, 12 people were shot in seven separate conflicts beginning late Friday night into early Monday morning. The incidents included the death of an 18-year-old man, a pair of triple shootings, and the injury of a 12-year-old girl.
18-year-old man slain in Cleveland, medical examiner says
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Police are investigating the slaying of an 18-year-old man Friday on the city’s East Side. Gary Lamar Dancy Jr. of Cleveland was fatally shot about 9:20 p.m. in the 16000 block of Talford Avenue, according to police and the office of the Cuyahoga County medical examiner.
Cleveland man indicted in April 2 Amherst shooting, may claim self-defense
A Cleveland man who allegedly shot at a car in April in Amherst is now facing one felony and one misdemeanor charge in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, and court records indicate he may claim self-defense in the April 2 incident. Lavelle Lewis, 29, of West 150th Street, was indicted...
U.S. Marshals seek man wanted for overdose death
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Michael Toney. Toney is wanted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and United States Marshals Service for involuntary manslaughter. He is suspected of supplying narcotics to an individual which led to an overdose death in Fostoria, Ohio.
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