CRIME & SAFETY
Pair punch woman walking in Beachwood Place mall
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- A woman, 18, said she was punched in the face by two women at Beachwood Place mall after being told that a female suspect in a group of five wanted to fight her. At 6:55 p.m. April 26, Beachwood police dispatch notified officers that a woman had...
Man driving 114 mph arrested after fleeing Mentor Police
A man driving a car clocked at 114 mph who eluded officers during an attempted traffic stop has been located and arrested by Mentor Police. According to a memo to Mentor City Council, at 9:51 p.m. April 19, an officer observed a speeding vehicle on Route 2 westbound that he clocked with radar at 114 […]
Portage grand jury adds murder charge for Garrettsville man accused of attacking parents
Christopher M. Harris, 46, was arraigned last week in Portage County Common Pleas Court on an amended grand jury indictment. The indictment moved a first-degree attempted murder charge to a felony murder count. Both charges specified the victim was Michael Harris. The indictment also added a second felony murder charge,...
Woman says man assaulted her as she tried stopping him from striking their son: South Euclid Police Blotter
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I-71 North reopens after fiery semi-truck crash in Montville
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - I-71 North in Medina County has reopened following a crash involving two semi-trucks. According to police, the crash happened at Mile Marker 214 between I-76 and State Route 18. There were minor injuries, according to police.
Twinsburg terminates two police officers involved in lawsuit against the city
Twinsburg terminated two officers who are involved in a lawsuit against the city Tuesday. Officers Olivia Bartulovic and Daniel Fidoe have been on administrative leave since March 8. The two officers filed a lawsuit along with Officer Matthew Pfeifer against the city and its police chief in April over allegations...
Suspect in Ravenna rape case to face accuser in court
During her opening statement Tuesday in the Portage County Common Pleas Courtroom of Judge Becky Doherty, prosecutor Mary Beth Kiah told the jury that the victim, now 15, will testify during the trial of 42-year-old Curtis L. Ransom. "She will tell you she was in a dark place," said Kiah.
Man facing drug trafficking, weapons charges after Canfield traffic stop
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Police said a Bedford Heights man was found with drugs and a stolen firearm during a traffic stop in Canfield. Just before 8 p.m. Tuesday, an officer pulled over a vehicle in the area of E. Main Street and Elizabeth Place because the officer couldn’t see the vehicle’s registration. The officer noted in a report that the driver, identified as 50-year-old Charles Lanier, said he had been going to a hardware store but was vague about what he was going to get there.
Sentencing for Bedford Heights man guilty of killing brother
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 20-year-old Bedford Heights man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his brother, was sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday to 23 years in prison. Earlier this month, Rodney Curlee Jr. was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and aggravated menacing. As part...
VIDEO | Shaker Heights woman arrested after crashing into vehicle during traffic stop on I-71 in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — A woman has been arrested for alleged OVI after crashing into a vehicle on I-71 in Cleveland during an overnight traffic stop. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the incident began around 1:11 a.m. Tuesday when a trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-71 North near the Denison Avenue exit in Cleveland.
Don’t use your store reward account when stealing other merchandise: Beachwood Police Blotter
At 5:30 p.m. April 26, a woman was seen concealing items in her bag at Sephora at Beachwood Place. The suspect put $257 worth of merchandise into her purse, then paid for an item and returned another item. She used her store rewards account, which identified her, while paying. The...
Pig on the loose in Concord Township. Firefighters, Lake County Sheriff’s office help resident
Concord Township Fire Chief Matt Sabo said the department prides itself on helping the community regardless of the situation. There was an unusual call on April 29 that required the department’s assistance and Concord Township Fire along with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded in a big way for a big subject.
Solon man arrested for stalking his dentist’s office
SOLON, Ohio -- Solon police have arrested a man for stalking his now former dentist’s office. At 8:35 a.m. April 22, police were called to Dental Care of Solon, 8364 SOM Center Road, where the staff wanted officers to remove an irate man from the premises and issue him a trespass warning.
VIDEO: Van rolls over near Trumbull County OSP post in Southington
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a rollover crash near their Trumbull County post Monday morning. Troopers say the crash occurred after the driver of a van lost control of the vehicle causing it to flip onto its side. Troopers say the driver of the van did...
Road rage incident leads to woman getting slapped in the face: Solon Police Blotter
At 2:30 p.m. April 25, an Akron woman, 41, reported that as she drove slowly through a construction zone on Aurora Road near Portz Parkway, the driver behind her appeared to become agitated. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
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