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Solon job fair boasts almost 500 available positions
SOLON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Solon and the Solon Chamber of Commerce are hosting a job fair Thursday to help local businesses fill staffing needs and provide residents with work opportunities. The fair starts at 12 p.m. at the Solon Community Center, officials say, and goes until 4...
Twinsburg officers fired after allegations of misconduct, attorney claims retaliation
TWINSBURG, Ohio (WOIO) - Officers Olivia Bartulovic and Daniel Fidoe were terminated on Tuesday night, according to city officials. The termination letters allege the officers engaged in an inappropriate workplace relationship. The city specifically cites instances where the officers allegedly parked their cruisers together for extended periods while on duty.
Ohio man arrested after attempting to steal airplane in Smyth County, sheriff says
SMYTH COUNTY, Virginia. (WJHL) – On Wednesday evening, deputies from the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to Mountain Empire Airport after an unknown person allegedly attempted to steal an airplane. The sheriff’s office identified Dwayne Louis Pope, 24, of Garfield Heights, as the suspect. After attempting to steal the airplane, SCSO deputies reported that […]
Police investigate mysterious thefts at motorcycle shop: Bainbridge Township police blotter
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Theft, Aurora Road:. Officers are investigating an incident at BMW Motorcycles. After employees arrived for work and found an open door, police were called 10 a.m. April 23. A $730 motorcycle jacket that had been on display was reported missing at the scene. Officers noted there was a large hole in a rear door where someone could have crawled into the building. Later the company reported two motorcycles missing.
The strange tale of how a Star Wars X-wing Fighter landed outside a Kent restaurant
There was never supposed to be an X-wing Fighter from Star Wars parked out front. Nor was there ever supposed to be a castle complete with a catapult protruding from the roof. And a bus was supposed to be parked in parking lot − not smack dab in the middle of the restaurant.
Akron woman gets life sentence for Canton man's murder in 2023
CANTON ‒ A 28-year-old woman could spend the rest of her life in prison for killing a man who lived in the city's southwest section. On Wednesday, Stark County Common Pleas Judge Natalie R. Haupt gave Chabrijuana J. Glenn a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 23 years for fatally shooting...
Das fraud reported at Das Schnitzel Haus: Parma Police Blotter
On April 12, police were dispatched to Das Schnitzel Haus regarding a fraud. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5 Akron-area high schoolers earn top Dazzle nominations for musical roles 🎭
High school students from seven Akron-area schools were among thousands of local musical theater teens to learn the exciting news Tuesday about this year's Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards nominations. The nominations from among 37 participating Northeast Ohio high schools were announced on Fox 8's "New Day Cleveland" with Natalie Herbick...
Bond set at $2 million for Newburgh Heights man accused of fatal shooting on I-77
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — Ian Rich, a 29-year-old Newburgh Heights man accused of a deadly shooting on I-77 in Cuyahoga Heights, made his first court appearance on Monday in Garfield Heights. Rich was charged with murder, felonious assault, and improperly handling firearms in Garfield Heights Municipal Court. Bond was...
Fugitive with 71 count indictment arrested by Cleveland Police and U.S. Marshals
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Members of the Cleveland Division of Police’s NICE Unit with the U.S. Marshals, arrested Daunte Cruz who was on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Most Wanted List. Cruz was wanted for a probation violation warrant related to a 71-count criminal indictment. Additionally, he had a...
Drunk resident greets mail carrier with hug and kiss on cheek: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
On April 8, police were dispatched to the Broadview Heights Post Office regarding a suspicious situation that left a mail carrier “extremely uncomfortable.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
City officials take Hudson Clocktower out of service
HUDSON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city’s landmark clocktower is currently out of service. The symbol of the Hudson community was built in 1912 and recently city officials discovered an issue with the clocktower gears. In order to prevent further damage, officials stopped the clock. A clock contractor is scheduled...
Akron police oversight board seeks more independence with own legal counsel
The Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board took another step this week to increase its independence by seeking its own legal council. During Wednesday night's meeting, board member Bob Gippin put forth a motion to begin having formal discussions with the city administration about securing independent legal counsel for the board and police auditor.
High-speed chase on Ohio Turnpike ends with arrested in Mahoning County
A man is behind bars after leading Ohio State Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase that eventually ended in Mahoning County. Daniyal Zaidi, 27, from New York City, was charged with failure to comply and receiving stolen property after attempting to evade police in a stolen vehicle. The chase...
Wanted: Convicted of impersonating an officer, Cleveland man on the run
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man who’s been convicted on several charges and is wanted again by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, in July of 2020 Justin Swaysland pretended to be an officer...
Professor speaks on Kent State shooting anniversary amid student protests
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As encampments cover university lawns across the country, many protest sites are erupting as campus officials call in police. This Saturday is the 54th anniversary of Kent State University’s mass shooting where Ohio National Guard members killed four unarmed college students and wounded nine others protesting the Vietnam War. 2 NEWS […]
Armed passenger arrested for drug trafficking: Brooklyn Police Blotter
During an April 9 traffic stop of a gold Ford Escape without a license plate, police discovered that a temporary license tag in the rear window was not visible due to heavy window tint. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
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