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Altercation ensues after man invites ‘dancing women’ to his Mayfield home
MAYFIELD, Ohio -- A woman reported at 4 a.m. June 28 that she was at a man’s home on Worton Park Drive when he pulled out a knife during an altercation between the two of them and another woman. Responding officers learned that the man, 46, had invited over...
Convicted of involuntary manslaughter, South Euclid man on the run again
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a South Euclid man who is on the run from authorities again, after being convicted and serving time for involuntary manslaughter. According to Crime Stopper of Cuyahoga County, Tyrese Thomas pleaded guilty in 2022 to being one of two...
IMG Jewelers grateful for quick police response to robbery
An armed robbery at IMG Jewelers in Lyndhurst turned into a high-speed vehicle chase on June 28, leaving the suspects still at large. Lyndhurst Police Department received multiple calls of an active robbery taking place at the jewelry store on 5470 Mayfield Road at 12:43 p.m. on June 28. No injuries were reported.
Cleveland artist attacked by teen running from police, closes gallery
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Jerry Shmidt was in tears as he shared he’s closing his Cleveland art gallery of more than 20 years, all because he no longer feels safe. On Saturday he was attacked by a teen boy running from the cops. Euclid police saying that boy and...
Several Charges Following Perry Lawn Mower Pursuit
PERRY TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Must have been quite a scene, but the elderly Perry Township man involved now faces several criminal charges. The “scene” was 83-year-old William Wackerly driving his riding lawn mower on Southway Street and Genoa Avenue SW last week, refusing to pull over for township police.
Activity at vacant home turned clubhouse prompts multiple arrests: Euclid Police Blotter
EUCLID, Ohio – Here is the Euclid Police Blotter for June 24 through June 30. Police responded on June 28 to a report of suspicious activity at a vacant home. The caller, a neighbor, told officers that he saw four men coming and going from the vacant residence, which was on the market for sale. Officers did not find anyone inside, but they did find that the front door was open and that the knob on a side door to the house had been damaged.
City of Euclid Welcomes Two New Police Officers
The City of Euclid is pleased to announce the addition of two newly sworn-in police officers, Charlotte Vari and Johnathan Hankins, who have officially joined the ranks of Euclid Police Department to help ensure public safety and community well-being. Mayor Holzheimer Gail had the honor of swearing in the new officers during a ceremony held on June 14th.
Willoughby Hills among locations banning fireworks, police chief reminds
Willoughby Hills Police Department has put out a fireworks reminder to all residents and visitors in the city. According to Police Chief Matthew Naegele, although Ohio law currently allows for the purchase and discharge of certain fireworks in the state, cities still have the local authority to opt out and continue with any and all restrictions previously in place.
Wanted man comes looking for water in resident’s yard: Gates Mills Police Blotter
Officers were responding to a report of an unoccupied disabled vehicle just off Mayfield Road June 29 when they received another call about a man asking a contractor for water in a resident’s back yard in the same area. They learned that the man had been driving the vehicle...
Willowick looking to improve policing efforts in light of Dudley Park vandalism
Willowick City Council recently approved a three-year service agreement with Spectrum Enterprise to help with policing efforts at Dudley Park. “We had $3,000 worth of vandalism at Dudley,” said Willowick Mayor Michael Vanni. “We don’t have the manpower to have an officer sit there, so what I want to do is hook it up to Dispatch so they can watch. If they see 10, 15 or 20 kids, they can say come out to Dudley.”
Ex-fiancé shows up at woman’s workplace uninvited: Chagrin Falls Police Blotter
A woman reported at 3 p.m. June 26 that her ex-fiancé had come to her workplace in Chagrin Falls uninvited. She further said he has come to her home in Mayfield Heights and contacts her constantly. She filed a report on the matter. Traffic stop: West Orange Street. Chagrin...
Police Department Notice: No Parking - S. Main Street
The Chagrin Falls Police Department is issuing a Temporary No Parking order on S. Main St. beginning at 7:00 a.m. July 9th and extending through July 12th at 6:00 p.m. The business district parking spaces in front of Click It and Travelon will remain open. This temporary ban is necessary...
Painesville City police prepare to address fireworks complaints during July 4
Painesville City Police Chief Dan Waterman recently reminded residents of the city’s ban on consumer-grade fireworks and detailed the police department’s plan to respond to fireworks complaints during upcoming July 4 celebrations. Waterman told City Council that the department received more than 200 complaints on July 3-4 of...
Euclid police chase ends in Cleveland where Collinwood art studio owner says he came face-to-face with armed suspect
EUCLID, Ohio — "All of a sudden, I kind of hear this crash: 'Bam!'" Jerry Schmidt was in his Collinwood art studio when he was caught off guard by a teenager, one of four suspects who allegedly hit a Euclid police vehicle before sending officers on a high-speed chase through the streets on the highway into Cleveland.
4 juveniles arrested after crashing into Euclid police car
EUCLID, Ohio — Four juveniles were arrested over the weekend after allegedly crashing into an Euclid police car. Euclid police say the crash happened on Saturday at around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of East 260th Street and North Lakeland Boulevard. The crash led to a high-speed pursuit, which...
Resident gets stuck in home’s elevator: Russell Township Police Blotter
A homeowner signaled an alarm after getting stuck in an elevator in their house at 2:29 p.m. June 26. While en route, dispatch informed police that the resident was able to exit the elevator. The officers met with the homeowner to make sure they were fine. Traffic hazard: Caves Road.
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