CRIME & SAFETY
Attorney claims 'insanity' for Middlefield man accused of raping four children
An attorney has filed a plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity" on behalf of a 22-year-old Middlefield man secretly indicted for alleged sex crimes against 4 children. Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Andrew Logan set bond at $250,000 for Michael Miller, who was arrested Friday on three counts of rape and six counts of gross sexual imposition.
Resident reports $400 worth of fraud charges on debit card: Gates Mills Police Blotter
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Former Mentor Police specialist added to Ohio Peace Officers Memorial
The 36th Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place recently at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy in London near Columbus. Mentor Police Specialist Gerry Lynch’s name was among those added to the memorial. Lynch was a part-time Mentor officer working in the court for over four years after...
Babysitter charged with check theft, $1,100 forgery in Gates Mills
GATES MILLS, Ohio -- A Garfield Heights woman, 28, was charged with forgery May 2 stemming from the theft of a check from a Chagrin River Road residence where she was babysitting in March. The check had been forged and cashed for $1,100. Other items were reported missing from the...
Woman fired up over repeatedly finding Fireball bottles in her yard: Russell Township Police Blotter
After finding alcoholic beverage bottles in her front yard three different times, a woman called police at 8 a.m. April 23. The incidents occurred overnight and involved mini-size bottles of Fireball whiskey. In the first occurrence, the bottles were left standing up in a line. Subsequently, the bottles were thrown...
Jeremy Jesenovec sworn in as new Thompson Township police chief
With 30 years experience in law enforcement after five years with the United States Marine Corps, Jeremy Jesenovec has a diverse and extensive history as someone who has dedicated his life to public safety. The Willowick resident can now add Thompson Township chief of police to his resume. Jesenovec was...
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