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OHIO — Authorities are searching for a Parma man who failed to appear for sentencing after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Darryl Benson pleaded guilty in June to trafficking guns with a firearm and was scheduled to be sentenced, but never showed up. A...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A missing and endangered 14-year-old girl was last seen in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. According to Cleveland Police, 14-year-old Jaylah Scott was last seen on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. in the area of the 28th block of Division Avenue. Police said Scott is 5′0″ tall...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Even after nearly $100,000 was stolen by fraudsters who altered checks earlier this year, Cleveland continues to issue most of its payments by paper checks — a practice that government finance experts warn is outdated and vulnerable to fraud. City spokesperson Tyler Sinclair said City...

UPDATE: Shaker Heights Police said a missing 31-year-old mom, whose vehicle was found abandoned on I-90 eastbound at West 44th Street, was found safe.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver in a stolen car who failed to pull over for a Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputy, crashed in downtown early Thursday morning. 19 News was on the scene when the driver hit a pole near the Subway restaurant at E. 17th Street and Superior Avenue.

In a concerted effort to enhance urban safety and address the scourge of violence and exploitation, the U.S. Marshals, in collaboration with various law enforcement partners, launched Operation TriDENT, a 30-day initiative in Cleveland that resulted in the apprehension of over 130 violent offenders, the recovery of...

The landlord of a bar near a weekend shooting announced it has terminated the lease for Play Bar & Grill following multiple incidents this summer.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - An alleged attack at an East Cleveland group home is under investigation and it all stems from a viral video, that appears to show a man with disabilities being viscously assaulted. Family members couldn’t hold back their tears talking about their loved one Jamie. 19...

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's office has issued a public appeal for assistance in their latest campaign—Reward Wednesday—to gather information on outstanding cases. Citizens are encouraged to provide tips, and as an incentive, the office, through their partnership with Crime Stoppers, is offering a reward of up to...