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Brickbat: No Keys? No Problem.
Raul Ortiz and his mother have sued the Elyria, Ohio, police department and three officers after they entered his home without a warrant and tased and arrested him. Ortiz's ex-girlfriend had contacted police and told them she previously lived at his house and wanted to retrieve her belongings. When they met her there, Ortiz refused to allow them in. (The landlord later confirmed she had turned in her keys and was no longer a resident.) One of the officers encouraged the ex to kick in the door, and they all rushed in. Ortiz demanded to know why they had kicked in the door, which led to a struggle in which one of the officers used a Taser on his bare stomach as he protested that he had a pacemaker. Police charged Ortiz with five felonies, including three counts of assaulting an officer, and his mother with felony obstruction for demanding to know why her son was being arrested. Prosecutors dropped all charges, but only after Ortiz had spent nine days in jail.
Birmingham-Southern — which will close May 31 — heads to Eastlake for NCAA D-III College World Series
A pitch has yet to be thrown as the NCAA Division III College World Series heads to Eastlake at Classic Auto Group Park, but a Cinderella team has already emerged. Birmingham-Southern scored a big upset at the Super Regional at Denison as it shocked the No. 2 team in the nation Denison to earn one of eight spots in Eastlake.
Lorain County man accused of killing 29-year-old woman
EATON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A Lorain County man is being held in jail on a murder charge in the fatal shooting Sunday of a 29-year-old woman, authorities say. The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office tells WKYC Channel 3 that Clifford Serafine Jr., 34, was arrested after the victim was found dead at the scene late Sunday night. He is being held in jail on a $1 million bond.
Lake Erie beach hazard advisory in effect; swimming discouraged
CLEVELAND (WJW) — If you have Memorial Day activities, expect clouds, cooler temps, and breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Beach hazard and small craft advisories are in effect on Lake Erie through early Tuesday evening, due to wind activity expected to create rip currents. The advisories are in effect for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Erie, Lucas and Ottawa counties, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s the timing of the alerts:
GALLERY: Mapleton High School Class of 2024 graduation
NANKIN — Mapleton Local Schools recognized the achievements of its senior class with a graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon. Throughout the ceremony, several speakers recognized the memory of Breanne McKean, a senior student who passed away at the school’s homecoming in September. Students Emilee Dennison and Hevyn Norman dedicated...
Central Catholic High School softball sets 'new standard' in run to OHSAA regional finals
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Consider the culture in the Central Catholic high school softball program changed. That was the final message the Crusaders had for their fans in between the hugs and tears after a 4-1 loss to Vienna Mathews in a Division IV regional final at North Ridgeville High School on Friday. "It...
Suspect arrested after woman dies in Lorain County shooting
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio — A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 29-year-old woman in Eaton Township late Sunday night. It was around 11:12 p.m. when deputies from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene in the 12500 block of Melody Lane.
New Veterans Memorial unveiled in North Ridgeville to a grateful community
North Ridgeville's Memorial Day Parade marched from the high school. It ended at the new Veterans Memorial at the corner of Bainbridge Rd. and State Route 83, where there was a special presentation.
12-year-old boy dies days after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Ashland County
AKRON, Ohio — A 12-year-old boy identified as Tye David Miezejewski of Sullivan Township died Sunday at Akron Children’s Hospital days after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Ashland County. It was around 3:39 p.m. on Friday when authorities say a 2009 Chevrolet...
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