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Cleveland police officer killed on the Fourth of July identified
A Cleveland police officer was shot and killed early Thursday morning on the Fourth of July holiday, the Cleveland Division of Police confirmed. Officer Jamieson Ritter, a four-year veteran of the department, was serving and protecting the community when he was fatally shot. The division expressed its sorrow in a statement, highlighting Ritter’s dedication and service to the city.
80-year-old man reported missing in East Cleveland
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — An 80-year-old man has been reported missing in East Cleveland. Elbert Arnwine as last seen around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night when he walked away from his residence on Taylor Avenue and has yet to return. Arnwine suffers from dementia and law enforcement officers are concerned for his safety.
At least 5 killed in July Fourth shootings around the country
Two women in a home in Chicago, a police officer serving a warrant in Cleveland and an armed person making threats in Yellowstone National Park were among those killed in shootings around the Fourth of July holiday, historically one of the nation’s deadliest days of the year. Violence and...
10-year-old girl shot to death in Cleveland's Jefferson neighborhood
CLEVELAND — 3News has confirmed a 10-year-old girl is dead following a shooting in Cleveland's Jefferson neighborhood Thursday evening. Police say the incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. within the 3200 block of West 125th Street, part of the West Park area. Witnesses told us they heard about a dozen gunshots they originally believed were fireworks before someone began screaming from the middle of the road.
Man dead after boat capsizes on Lake Erie, search suspended for other man
Three people were rescued after a boat distress call on Lake Erie on Saturday, but a fourth person reportedly on the boat was still missing as of Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.
‘Shouldn’t have had that last beer’: Cleveland man arrested for 6th OVI
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A 60-year-old Cleveland man was slapped with his sixth OVI after speeding 90 MPH, Westlake police confirmed. WPD said officers on patrol saw a pickup truck speeding 90+ MPH in a 60 MPH zone on I-90 eastbound around 9 p.m. on July 2. The pickup truck...
Man jumps from moving car while fleeing Brook Park police in Cleveland
BROOK PARK, Ohio – A wanted Cleveland man, 39, was arrested at about 5:30 a.m. June 25 after he led police on a high-speed vehicle chase, then jumped out of his car before it crashed into a wall. Police saw the man, driving a Chrysler Crossfire, run a red...
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...
4-year-old hit before vehicle crashes into Parma home
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - A 4-year-old was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after the child was hit by a vehicle that then crashed into a home. According to Parma Fire Department, firefighters were called to a vehicle into a house at the intersection of West 54th Street and Belmont Avenue.
Shaker Heights police warn parents, kids about the dangers of carrying fake guns
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Police have issued a warning to children and their parents about carrying and brandishing replica weapons. Shaker Heights police said a fake weapon was confiscated from a juvenile on Tuesday. “These replicas can easily be mistaken for real firearms, posing serious risks to both the...
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