Ohio fugitive sought for 18 years captured in Florida
CLEVELAND – Craig Scanlon, 68, is behind bars again, finally. Members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive team in Miami, Florida arrested Scanlon late Monday afternoon to end an 18-year odyssey. “Incredible work by investigators here in Ohio as well as in Florida led to the ultimate capture of a...
Attorney accused of killing his client, Aliza Sherman, back in court
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The former divorce attorney accused of killing his client, Aliza Sherman, will be back in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing. Gregory Moore, 52, is scheduled to go on trial Sept. 14. Moore is accused of stabbing fatally stabbing Sherman when...
Cleveland couple claims illness during theft arrest at Giant Eagle: Brunswick Police Blotter
Two Cleveland residents were arrested at 3:27 p.m. Jan. 15 when police responded to a theft at a Giant Eagle store. The man and the woman were each reportedly found with a shopping cart filled with grocery items totaling $757 and $697. Both had numerous warrants for their arrest stemming...
‘It’s just inexcusable that they would go and ask for these things’
News 5 has been Following Through, as many Northeast Ohioans have been left in the dark, and now FirstEnergy is requesting PUCO to allow more frequent and longer outages.
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Playful Post: Captain Mackey Dubbed the ‘Waldo’ of Law Enforcement Gear
In a light-hearted social media update from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's department, Captain Mackey has been humorously compared to the elusive character from the children's puzzle book series, Waldo. Captain Mackey, last sighted within the confines of the department's uniform maze, has been diligently working to...
Man pleads guilty to role in jewelry theft ring that included Great Lakes Mall
A 55-year-old New York man has pled guilty to a charge of conspiracy to sell and receive stolen goods in connection with a ring of jewelry robberies across the country, including two at a store at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. On Jan. 28, the FBI announced that Salim...
Bodycam video: Dogs rescued from Dead Man’s Curve
Newly released body camera footage from the Cleveland Division of Police shows the tense moments officers responded to reports of two dogs on Interstate 90 Westbound near Dead Man’s Curve.
4 Major Retail Closures Hitting Cleveland This February 2026
OHIO - Cleveland is known for its grit, but the start of 2026 is testing the city’s resilience. While the "National Shutdown Day" headlines are dominating social media, the real impact is being felt on local corners—from a beloved brewery in Kamm's Corners to the bustling entertainment district of the Flats.
One shot in Cleveland parking lot overnight
One person was taken to the hospital after an overnight shooting in Cleveland.
Illegal skimming devices removed from Cleveland businesses as part of Secret Service outreach operation
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - As part of a nationwide crackdown of Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud and payment card skimming, the U.S. Secret Service removed illegal skimming devices in Cleveland in late January. The outreach was conducted in multiple cities, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Seattle and Denver....
