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Coroner working to positively ID pilot, passengers killed in crash near Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
The Trumbull County Coroner told 21 News on Monday that investigators were still working to positively identify the remains of the pilot and passengers of a twin-engine engine plane that crashed near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport on Friday. The plane took off from Plattsburgh, NY International Airport about two hours...
Mayor Tito Brown joins other Ohio mayors in urging Gov. DeWine to take action on gun violence
In Youngstown, there have been more than 10 fatal shootings and even more non-fatal shootings in 2024. The most recent was just this week, when a man was found shot on the city's south side. To curb the gun violence in the state, the Ohio Mayor's Alliance, of which Youngstown...
Youngstown man gets two years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons-related charges
A man pleaded guilty on several weapon-related charges and received a 2-year prison sentence. Melvin D. Johnson Jr., 32, of Park heights Avenue, Youngstown pleaded guilty to five counts, including having weapons while under disability, tampering with evidence two counts receiving stolen property and carrying concealed weapon. Johnson, who was...
Pair charged in $2 million fraud scheme that bilked Northeast Ohio investors, authorities say
CLEVELAND, Ohio— Two California men carried out a sophisticated stock-manipulation scheme that bilked investors out of some $2 million, federal prosecutors say. Ronald Touchard and Paul Garcia carried out the so-called pump-and-dump scheme in 2018, according to prosecutors. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
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.
Cyber outage: Everything to know about Northeast Ohio impacts: Cities, airports, travel
A global cyber outage halted air travel worldwide Friday morning and some airlines are now offering vouchers and waivers to frustrated travelers. Be sure to check your flight status before heading to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. 19 News crews are on the scene at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport were flights...
WATCHDOG: Questions continue over Realty Building security
Questions about who is allowed in the Realty Building during demolition continues. 21 News obtained pictures that show people dressed as construction workers taking items out of the realty building at dusk, on the night of July 11. Some of the items seen in the pictures are flat screen televisions, laptops and suitcases.
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