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Elyria man charged with sixth drunk driving offense after crash
A 40-year-old Elyria man is facing a felony charge of operating a vehicle while impaired after police said he crashed his car in a construction zone July 20, marking his sixth such offense in fewer than 20 years. Willie Johnson was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired, a third-degree felony, and misdemeanor offenses of OVI refusal, failure to control, failure to stop after an accident and driving under suspension, according to an Elyria Police Department report. At 1 a.m., Elyria police were called to the 100 block of Cleveland Street where a crash occurred, the report stated. When officers […]
Giant Eagle employees run after thieves: Rocky River Police Blotter
On July 1 a woman reported her car was broken into. She parked the car in a shopping plaza in the morning and when she returned later, she discovered the front passenger side window was broken and her wallet was taken. No witnesses were available and officers are investigating. Vandalism,...
Altercation between Parma neighbors over fireworks ends with neighbor firing gun
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - An argument among neighbors in Parma over fireworks escalated into someone pulling out a gun and firing it twice over the 4th of July weekend. Parma police body camera video shows the tense moments police arrested a man who pulled out a gun, threatened neighbors, and started shooting. Thankfully no one was hurt but according to reports, it was all because he was sick of his neighbors shooting off fireworks.
Wanted Texas man arrested in Middleburg Heights after crashing Lexus into another car
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio –A Kingwood, Texas man, 55, was arrested at about 8:30 p.m. July 10 after he caused a vehicle crash at Bagley and Engle roads, then drove from the scene. The other driver involved in the crash said the man’s Lexus hit her car. She took a...
Man incarcerated in Cuyahoga County Jail dies after 'medical emergency'
CLEVELAND — A man incarcerated at the Cuyahoga County Jail died in his cell on Friday evening, a county spokesperson said. Jennifer Ciaccia, press secretary for Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, confirmed that corrections center staff responded to a "medical" emergency involving an incarcerated man at around 6:30 p.m. Friday. Staff found the man unresponsive on his bunk.
Woman wanted for felony theft arrested; wanted Cleveland man arrested near Taco Bell: Middleburg Heights police blotter
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Arrest warrant served, possession of dangerous drugs: Interstate 71. A wanted Lorain woman, 41, was arrested at about 2:30 a.m. July 14 on I-71. 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.
Police departments in Northeast Ohio taking new approach in dealing with mental health cases
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities said the woman who was shot and killed by the Medina County Sheriff on Wednesday had extensive mental health issues. Police said 37-year-old Victoria Carter was carrying a replica gun and a knife when she charged at Sheriff Terry Grice and Deputy Doug Clinage outside of the Medina County Sheriff's Office.
We are a nation awash in guns
We are witnessing a mad scramble to point fingers of blame for the attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Should the Secret Service Director resign? Was the failure in local “law enforcement partners”? Can we for once stop ignoring the elephant in the room?. We are a nation...
Cleveland police investigate double fatal shooting in city’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Police are investigating after two men were killed Friday in a shooting in the city’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the men as Deshawn Ford, 35, of Brook Park, and Darrian Bruster, 30, of Cleveland. If you purchase a product or register...
3rd victim fatally shot in Buckeye Woodhill neighborhood in 24 hours
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A third victim was shot and killed in Buckeye Woodhill neighborhood Saturday evening less than 24 hours after another shooting killed two people in the same neighborhood. Th Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 34-year-old Eric Grady who Was reported dead on the scene...
Wanted Lakewood woman caught with opioids inside Middleburg Heights tanning salon
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – A Lakewood woman, 29, was arrested and given a court summons at about 9 p.m. July 8 after police caught her with drugs inside Neo Beach Tan, 15168 Bagley Road. Police and paramedics were called to Neo Beach Tan regarding a man sleeping in a...
Angry woman accused of mooning male driver: Westlake Police Blotter
WESTLAKE, Ohio – Disorderly conduct: Columbia Road. A caller at 8:30 p.m. on July 7 reported that a woman mooned another driver on the I-90 exit ramp to Columbia Road. The caller said the woman, in her 40s and with reddish hair, exited her vehicle in a rage and yelled and cursed at the other driver before pulling down her pants. The suspect was captured on video.
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