Cleveland crime rates drop as police recruitment soars, safety officials say
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The city is experiencing significant decreases in major crimes while dramatically boosting police recruitment efforts, city leaders announced Monday at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. Mayor Justin Bibb and Police Chief Dorothy Todd reported that homicides dropped 16% in the city, part of broader...
Where are the parents? Youth car thefts raise questions
Almost monthly we read reports about local juveniles breaking into parked vehicles and either hot-wiring or stealing contents from them. One was as young as 11 years old, with other children with him (“Watch Video: 11-year-old leads police on pursuit, crashes into home in Newburgh Heights,” cleveland.com, Dec. 22).
Berea Man Accuses Police of Being Drunk While Taunting Them on Camera: ‘Results May...
It’s rare to see someone openly taunting and provoking the police. Most people, when faced with officers, either keep their distance or try to stay as cooperative as possible. In Berea, Ohio, however, one man chose a very different approach. Instead of avoiding attention, the Berea man leaned into it, openly mocking...
Cleveland to raise parking meter rates, extend enforcement into nights and weekends
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland drivers will pay more to park, and pay more often, under a plan to raise meter rates and expand enforcement beyond the usual 6 p.m. cutoff. Starting in January, parking will cost $1.50 per hour, with drivers allowed to park for up to four hours at escalating rates — $1.50 for the first and...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A 31-year-old Bedford man died early Sunday morning after being shot in Cleveland’s Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, according to authorities. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Raynell Clay. Officials said Clay was transported by a private vehicle to MetroHealth Medical Center from...
5 teens arrested, parents cited after break-in at Rockefeller building
Cleveland police responded to reports of glass breaking at the Rockefeller Building early Tuesday morning.
Pint-sized perps lead cops on frantic chase — after they learned how to steal...
A trio of pint-sized carjackers led Ohio cops on a frantic chase — after they taught themselves how to steal cars on YouTube, according to authorities. The Newburgh Heights kids — aged 8, 11, and 12 — were caught on Saturday after spinning out of control and crashing the white Hyundai sedan they had hotwired, 3News...
Woman arrested after calling police to home to report break-in: Richmond Heights Police Blotter
A woman said Dec. 16 that her child’s father had damaged a door while forcing his way into her apartment. Responding officers found the damaged door, but the suspect was not present. The woman, 22, was found to have an active warrant with the city for failure to appear...
Ohio City apartment fire displaces family days before Christmas
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A family of five was hospitalized and left homeless days before Christmas after unattended cooking caused a fire at their Ohio City apartment Tuesday morning. The fire started just before 7 a.m. in the 2800 block of Division Ave. when the family left their cooking unattended,...
‘Winter does not arrive gently’: Remembering Cleveland’s homeless residents who died this year
As he led those gathered for the Homeless Memorial in prayer, Rev. E. Regis Bunch called the need for the annual gathering an indictment of the “apathy that allows our folks to freeze in the shadow of luxury developments.”. “We refuse to accept the lie that poverty is an...
