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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.
Officer who shot Tamir Rice dead in Cleveland resigns from new police job in West Virginia
Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot Black 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, kicking off nationwide protests, resigned from a small town West Virginia police department, according to local officials. “As of July 1, 2024, Timothy Loehmann has resigned his position and is no longer an employee,” according to a statement to NBC News from White Sulpher Springs mayor Kathy Glover, adding that she wouldn’t comment further on a personnel matter.The Independent has contacted Loehmann for comment.City Council member Thomas Taylor told Cleveland.com the decision was “due to the public outcry” around the hiring of Loehmann,...
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.
Man arrested on warrant calls woman to take custody of his son; she, too, is arrested on warrant: Lyndhurst police blotter
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Warrant arrest: Richmond Road. At 5:45 p.m. June 29, an automated license plate reader alerted police that the driver of a car entering Lyndhurst was wanted by Boardman police on a felony warrant on a charge of strangulation. An officer stopped the suspect’s car on Richmond Road,...
Cleveland FBI, Behavioral Analysis Unit release guidelines on dangerous changes in behavior in others
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - FBI Cleveland and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit released guidelines for people to take notice when friends, family, classmates, and coworkers show signs they may be on a “pathway to violence.”. The FBI released this guidance based on research done on targeted violence and...
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.
Motorcycle runs over Cleveland police officer, report says
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A police officer was hospitalized Monday night after being run over by a motorcycle which possibly was part of a large group of dirt bikes and ATVs speeding through the city. WKYC Channel 3 reports the officer was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center after being run...
Lyndhurst police investigate armed robbery at IMG Jewelers
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Lyndhurst police have not yet identified three suspects who used a gun to rob IMG Jewelers on the afternoon of June 28. At 12:45 p.m. that day, police received several reports of a robbery taking place at IMG Jewelers, 5470 Mayfield Road. One woman called Mayfield Heights police from the back of the store and said she was unsure of what was happening at the front of the store, but that she heard glass breaking.
14-year-old son of former NFL player missing, believed to be endangered
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy is missing and believed to be in danger, according to Indiana State Police. Bryson Muir, who is from Logansport, Indiana, left his grandmother’s home in Garfield Heights, Ohio, on June 16. He has not been seen since. Bryson’s grandmother, Cheryl...
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