Man gets 19-year sentence for $335,000 armored truck heists in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A judge on Friday sentenced a Cleveland man to 19 years in prison for robbing two armored trucks at gunpoint in a three-month span, saying that the brazen daytime robberies could have ended with someone killed. U.S. District Judge Bridget Brennan admonished Christion Sims, 24, for...
Police searching for attempted murder suspect in Ohio
OHIO — An East Cleveland man is being sought by authorities and is featured in this week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted due to multiple outstanding warrants, including charges related to an alleged attempted murder. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, the suspect, Xavier Smith, is accused of attacking a victim...
2nd suspect arraigned after man fatally shot while loading groceries into car at Maple...
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The second of two suspects was arraigned in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for the murder and robbery of a 28-year-old Timothy Kappenhagen who was loading groceries into his car at Giant Eagle in Maple Heights in August. The suspects, Anthony Butler and...
Family says Seven Hills man lived in deplorable conditions at Broadview Heights nursing home
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) — The family of a Seven Hills man — who died after spending a year in a local nursing home — is suing the facility for medical negligence and wrongful death. Jennifer and Heather Brush said their 72-year-old father spent his final week...
Cleveland Police search for endangered missing man
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Police District 2 are searching for an endangered missing man. 64-year-old George Jones is known to frequent the West Side of Cleveland. Jones is described by police as a Black man standing 6-feet-1-inch tall, weighing 230 pounds. Police also said he may now have...
Hearing for former attorney accused of killing his client, Aliza Sherman
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The former divorce attorney accused of killing his client, Aliza Sherman, has a hearing scheduled in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Thursday. The attorneys for Gregory Moore, 52, are asking for the March 31 trial date to be pushed back. Moore is accused of stabbing...
The Cleveland Orchestra announces 2 free events in honor of MLK Day
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Orchestra has announced plans to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with two free events this month. The orchestra's 46th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert will take place at Mandel Concert Hall in Severance Music Center on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m....
Parma Fire Department gets safe haven baby box
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - The Parma Fire Department announced Wednesday the delivery of a Safe Haven Baby Box Drop Off. The system attaches to the wall of the station, allowing for the safe and secure surrender of a newborn to medical providers at the fire department. The system heats and...
Woman’s visit to South Euclid car wash results in criminal charges after she punches...
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- A woman punched an employee of the Clean Express Carwash Dec. 30 because she was upset that she was asked to back up her car so that so the driver in front of her could properly scan a barcode. The incident occurred when the woman pulled...
East Cleveland man accused of biting victim’s eye wanted for attempted murder
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features an East Cleveland man on the run, facing attempted murder charges. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, in July of 2025 Xavier Smith got into an argument with his victim and pinned them to the ground for more than an hour.

















