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‘You’re a monster’: Cleveland mother sentenced to life in prison for beating toddler to death
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cleveland mother who beat her 3-year-old son to death was sentenced Monday to life in prison with parole eligibility after 31 to 35 years. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Brendan Sheehan said Timmeka Eggleton, 31, beat her son, Curtis Witcher, then lied to police to cover up his death.
Driver flees after high-speed crash in front of Shaker Heights Police Department
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver fled the scene early Saturday morning after he crashed into a power pole in front of Shaker Heights Police Department. According to a Facebook post from the City of Shaker Heights Government, the crash caused an immediate power outage in the area. 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.
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...
Fatal car crash on east side left 1 dead, 3 injured: Cleveland Police
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A car accident left one dead and injured three others Saturday night, according to Cleveland Police. Police said that around 8:20 p.m. they responded to the area of East 120th Street and Superior Avenue for a car that had crashed into a building. According to police,...
Thief enters business before daily opening and walks out with new sewing machine: Mayfield Heights Police Blotter
A man stole sewing machine, valued at $419, from Michael’s Arts and Crafts July 17 by entering the store shortly before it opened. Employees were preparing the store for opening and were not aware of the man’s presence until the sensors on the item set off the alarm while he was leaving.
Cleveland police: 34-year-old man shot dead in Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood
CLEVELAND — Cleveland homicide detectives are investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot dead in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood on Saturday evening. According to a Cleveland police spokesperson, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired in the area of Holton Avenue and Woodhill Road at around 6:50 p.m.
Man’s lack of patience causes him to crash into two mailboxes: Gates Mills Police Blotter
A Beachwood man, 77, leaned out of his vehicle while driving July 20 to pick up something from the roadway. He lost control of the vehicle while doing so and drove off the roadway, striking two mailboxes. He told officers that he did not have enough time to stop the...
Cleveland City Council President calls for more police monitoring online after weekend of gun violence
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood was plagued by gunfire over the weekend. In less than 24 hours there were three shooting in the Buckeye Woodhill section of the city. On Friday night, two people were shot and killed near Shaker Boulevard and E 108th Street. Darrian Bruster died at...
Cleveland man accused of murdering girlfriend enters not guilty plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland man faced a judge Friday in Cuyahoga County after a grand jury indicted him in the death of his girlfriend. James G. Drahos pled not guilty to the charges brought against him, court documents show, and was given a $1 million bond. The 59-year-old...
Another trifecta on the Solon Road grand prix: Bentleyville Police Blotter
Speeding (21 mph or more over the posted limit): Solon Road. Three drivers faced mandatory appearances in Bedford Municipal Court after being stopped going 21 mph or more over the posted speed limit -- in one case, more than twice that along Solon Road. -- An Aurora man, 19, was...
Marshals offer reward for fugitive who frequents Cleveland, Akron
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is searching for a man wanted by Cleveland Police and Marshals who frequents Cleveland and Akron. Marshals are offering a reward for any information leading to the capture of 37-year-old Jonathan Paige. Paige is wanted for robbery, domestic violence,...
It’s time to hold our justice system accountable: Tom Wetzel and Denise DeBiase
Guest columnists Tom Wetzel and Denise DeBiase are certified law enforcement executives with over 60 years of combined police experience. When we hear about a cop being seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, it is not surprising to learn that the assailant had a violent past. It is almost a given, in fact.
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