Leader of Cleveland gun trafficking ring tied to 16 shootings sentenced to 13 years
CLEVELAND — A Cleveland man who led a gun trafficking operation that sold dozens of guns linked to 16 shootings was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison. Maurice Sterett, 42, sold 50 guns to undercover federal agents, who traced one gun to a deadly shooting. U.S. District Judge...
2 14-year-olds, 3 adults accused of shoplifting in Westlake
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Two 14-year-old Cleveland kids and three adults were arrested earlier this week and accused of shoplifting. All five suspects were taken into custody on Sept. 22 after allegedly stealing $3,300 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Crocker Park. According to Westlake police, Ulta Beauty emplo
Suspects in Warrensville Heights Olive Garden shooting plead guilty
Two men indicted in a February shooting outside an Olive Garden restaurant in Warrensville Heights have pleaded guilty.
Cleveland police have found a string of drivers shot in crashed cars. An 18-year-old...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — An 18-year-old was shot and killed Thursday night on the city’s southwest side, police said. He is one of multiple people authorities have found this year shot in a crashed car. Around 9:45 p.m., officers from the Cleveland Police Fourth District were in the area...
Harvest full moon this weekend; when NE Ohio will see it
This weekend, don't forget to look up at the night sky.
Trial begins for 10- and 11-year-old accused of assault, abuse of a 5-year-old
This Monday, the trial will begin for the now 10-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl accused of horrifically abusing, including sexually assaulting, a 5-year-old girl last September.
7 people from Northeast Ohio indicted for Medicaid fraud
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Friday that 18 people are facing charges for Medicaid fraud. Wilson says seven people from Northeast Ohio are among the accused. According to his office, the Medicaid frauds amount to a combined $$355,000. “No matter the scale, Medicaid fraud is...
New video released: No charges in shooting at police station
The FOX 8 I-Team revealed Thursday morning that no charges will be filed for a deadly shooting right outside a Cleveland police station, and we have new video of what led up to it.
Cleveland to release plans for some closed CMSD buildings Friday
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland is expected to announce what will happen to 12 of the 18 closed Cleveland Metropolitan School District buildings on Friday. Mayor Justin Bibb has said he wants to reuse them for purposes that benefit the community. A statement from the City of Cleveland on Thursday...
US Marshals Service honors officers at Cleveland ceremony, including deputy shot in the line...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The United States Marshals Service for the Northern District of Ohio held its annual awards ceremony Thursday afternoon at Cleveland State University, recognizing officers from departments across northeast Ohio and members of its own agency. The event came as the U.S. Marshals Service marks its
