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Painesville man accused of murdering teen in downtown Willoughby ordered to be held without bond
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Fernando Alejo, the 23-year-old Painesville man accused of murdering 17-year-old Rogelio Cabrera in downtown Willoughby, was ordered held without bond during a hearing on Thursday morning. Alejo's case will now be bound over to a Lake County grand jury. "I find the weight of the evidence...
Ohio Man Charged With Murder After Allegedly BEATING GIRLFRIEND TO DEATH And HIDING BODY IN DUMPSTER
A 58-year-old Ohio man is charged with many felonies after reportedly murdering his live-in girlfriend, beating her to death at their home, and putting her body in a garbage can for more than a month before disposing of it in an elementary school dumpster. A Cuyahoga County grand jury issued...
Person suffers life-threatening injuries after buggy crash on State Route 88
GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio — A person suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a buggy that took place on State Route 88 on Saturday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Patrol’s Ravenna Dispatch Center was advised at 3:57 p.m. of a serious crash that took place near the address of 16066 McCall Rd. on State Route 88 involving a horse-drawn buggy and a GMC SUV. Troopers from the Patrol’s Chardon Post responded to the scene.
2 dead in double shooting in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Two men died in a double shooting Friday night on the east side, according to Cleveland Police. Cleveland Police Fourth District officers responded to the 2700 block of East 108th Street around 9:00 p.m. Officers reported finding one 30-year-old man being treated by Cleveland Fire. The...
Man points gun at woman in shopping center: Bainbridge Township Police Blotter
Police charged an Aurora man, 66, after he pointed a semi-automatic gun at a woman at 7:55 p.m. June 29 in a shopping center parking lot. The woman had exited her vehicle and was walking toward a store when the incident occurred. Video surveillance cameras clearly showed the man following...
Bratenahl police chase involving stolen Kia ends in crash, teen arrested
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - One teenager is in custody after a Bratenahl police chase involving a stolen Kia that ended in a crash, according to investigators. BPD says officers were alerted to the Kia after a Flock camera alert, prompting the officers to conduct a traffic stop. The Kia then led officers on a chase starting on Lakeshore Blvd.
Kia Challenge Endangers Communities: Teenagers Target Kia and Hyundai Vehicles Amid Safety Concerns
The Kia challenge, a dangerous social media trend, continues to plague communities as thrill-seeking teenagers target Kia and Hyundai vehicles without immobilizers. This recent incident in Bratenahl, Ohio, highlights the escalating consequences of this reckless behavior. Local police, spotting a stolen Kia, initiated a pursuit that ended abruptly when the...
Inmate dies at Cuyahoga County jail
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- An inmate died Friday evening at the Cuyahoga County Jail, a county spokesperson said. At around 6:30 p.m., jail staff responded to a medical emergency for a 38-year-old man, who was found unresponsive in his bunk, county spokeswoman Jennifer Ciaccia said. Medical staff administered aid to the inmate, but he was pronounced dead.
Infant badly injured during crash in Cleveland’s St Clair-Superior neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An 11-month-old infant is in critical condition following a car accident on Cleveland’s East side. The accident happened at East 82nd and St. Clair Avenue around 9:30 p.m. The child was taken to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, according to Cleveland EMS. A 26-year-old...
Beachwood police chief to retire in September after controversial tenure
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Police Chief Katherine (Kate) McLaughlin has announced that she will retire, effective Sept. 13. McLaughlin came to Beachwood as deputy police chief in September 2021 after having served as chief of the Cleveland Metroparks Police Department. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
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