CRIME & SAFETY
Parma police announce death of Officer Kandice Straub
PARMA, Ohio — The Parma Police Department has announced the passing of Officer Kandice Straub. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. In a Thursday evening post on the department's Facebook page, Parma police did not...
Intoxicated woman turns abusive in The Oriole Café: Berea Police Blotter
An intoxicated North Olmsted woman, 31, was arrested at about 12:30 p.m. April 15 after she raised a ruckus at The Oriole Café, 294 N. Rocky River. 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.
Police look to identify driver involved in fatal hit-skip crash on Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Authorities are seeking to identify the driver of a pickup truck involved in a fatal hit-skip crash on Tuesday. A 45-year-old man was struck at 10:30 p.m. by a white, two-door pickup truck as he crossed the street at Scranton Road and Kinkel Avenue. The driver of the pickup drove away after the incident, said Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz, a spokesman for Cleveland police.
Cleveland toddler died from starvation, extreme dehydration after mother’s fatal overdose, records show
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland man with a lengthy criminal history has been indicted in connection with the December 2023 deaths of a mother and her young son. Tony Williams, 48, is charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter, heroin trafficking, and corrupting another with drugs. According to the...
Man who falsely told Lakewood police he was robbed at gunpoint charged under “swatting” law
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A Cleveland man is facing a felony charge after Lakewood police say he falsely claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint earlier this month. Devin Townsend told police the next day that someone he knew stole money and a gun from him, but the person did not hold him at gunpoint.
Man in custody following slow-speed chase through West Side suburbs with grandmother's car
AVON, Ohio — One person is in custody following a slow-speed police chase through multiple West Side suburbs overnight. The pursuit started in Westlake around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday—with the driver weaving through a half dozen communities. According to the police report, officers attempted to pull the 26-year-old man...
Wanted: Cleveland man accused of attempted murder for pushing victim out of a car and running them over
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man accused of attempted murder for pushing a victim out of his car and then running them over. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, on New Year’s Day of this year, police were called to a...
Lorain: Suspect Who Attacked U.S. Marshalls Shot Dead
A suspect in Lorain who was being served a warrant by U.S. Marshalls was shot and killed. The shooting took place Thursday morning just after 8 a.m. At a home near the corner of West 21 Street and Beech Avenue, Lorain police confirmed that a local resident attacked the officers with a baseball bat.
Resident scammed out of $25,000 -- and it could have been a lot more: Seven Hills Police Blotter
On March 25, a Falling Leaf Drive resident came to the police station about a fraud incident. 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.
Walmart shoplifter is also meth trafficker: Brooklyn Police Blotter
On March 24, a Walmart loss prevention officer called police after observing two customers attempting to steal merchandise from the Brookpark Road store. An arriving officer located the female suspects, who were attempting to steal items valued at more than $40. During the investigation, police discovered that one of the...
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