“Innocent people are dead,” yet Cuyahoga County leaders stagnate on reckless sheriff’s unit
The families of two innocent women killed during high-speed pursuits have joined a growing chorus demanding the shutdown of Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s downtown patrol unit – which continues to operate despite mounting evidence of its recklessness. On cleveland.com’s Today in Ohio podcast, hosts Chris Quinn and Leila...
East Cleveland safety director fired after multiple ‘incidents’
East Cleveland's safety director has been fired from his appointed position after a series of incidents, including one in which he is alleged to have worn a badge labeled "Chief of Police."
Northeast Ohio family searches for answers in Cleveland father’s deadly shooting
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - No child should have to live without their parent. Sadly, that’s the case for 10-year-old Tremaine Johnson Jr. “We all want justice for him. Now my grandsons are fatherless” said Charlisa Johnson. Tremaine Johnson Sr. would have celebrated his 38th birthday later this month....
Fraudster claiming to be Elon Musk scams resident: Parma Heights Police Blotter
Fraud, W. 130th Street: On Aug. 25, a W. 130th Street resident came to the police station regarding a fraud incident. The woman reported she made an investment online to a male claiming to be Elon Musk. The male had her deposit money from her bank account into a website.
Kash Doll Explains Why She Has So Much Love For Cleveland
Detroit’s own Kash Doll lit up the stage at Z1079 Summer Jam, and just after she performed, she sat down with Incognito and DJ Misses to talk about her special connection to Cleveland. Kash Doll explained that her bond with the city runs deeper than just music — it’s...
Officers find suspected meth during traffic stop: Westlake Police Blotter
WESTLAKE, Ohio – Drug possession: Hilliard Boulevard. Officers stopped a vehicle for lane violations at 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 31 in Rocky River and discovered the man did not have a driver’s license with him. He provided officers with a name and Social Security number, which officers found...
Move your stuff out and go get a driver’s license: Pepper Pike Police Blotter
Civil standby, driving under suspension, fictitious plates: Cedar Road. As police stood by on a court order for a man, 58, to remove his property Sept. 10 from a residence, an officer determined that he had a fictitious license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. A further records check revealed his driver’s...
‘We can’t wait for Washington’ to save Cleveland, Justin Bibb says as he kicks...
Justin Bibb returned to the roots of his first mayoral campaign as he launched his bid for a second term at a low-key rally in Cleveland’s Mill Creek development Saturday morning. Bibb, 38, has quietly been laying the groundwork for his reelection campaign for more than a year, raising...
Aurora Police looking for missing 13-year-old
AURORA, Ohio (WOIO) - The Aurora Police Department is asking for help locating a missing 13-year-old boy Saturday afternoon. According to a Facebook post, Owen was last seen in the area of Beljon Lane and East Pioneer Trail. He was wearing black shorts and a black sleeveless shirt. Police encourage...
Whispering Acres sanctuary in Medina heals both rescued animals and the people who love...
When Janine Smalley opened Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary in 2020, her ambitious mission was to provide a safe and loving home for abused and neglected farm animals. Since then, that mission has expanded in ways she could never have imagined. Her sanctuary, on Norwalk Road in Medina, has become...