$1.6M Hambden Fire theft also raises questions about racino oversight
Something is clearly rotten in Hambden Township, where a firefighter who was also treasurer of the volunteer fire department is accused of stealing about $1.6 million from January 2023 to May 2026. He is now apparently so broke he sits in jail and, at last report, hadn’t posted the $50,000 bail (“Former Hambden Twp. as
Ohio’s first deaf police officer one of seven in the U.S.
VILLAGE OF HIGHLAND SKILLS, Ohio — Ohio’s first deaf police officer has served with the Highland Hills Police Department for a year and a half. Carl DeForest, who was born with severe hearing loss, uses a device in his cruiser that transmits police scanner traffic directly to his hearing aid. He said the device automat
An Uber driver’s car gets shot up, and he’s searching for answers
A Northeast Ohio man said he was just doing his job when, all of a sudden, shots rang out and bullets were coming right at him. He spoke exclusively with News 5 Investigators.
Man who stole $700 worth of liquor from Giant Eagle returns, is arrested on...
SOLON, Ohio -- Drug possession: Aurora Road. At 12:40 p.m. Aug. 10, a loss prevention employee at Giant Eagle, 34310 Aurora Road, called police to report that a suspected shoplifter had left the store’s lot in a blue Kia vehicle. An officer saw the car and stopped it on...
Asian Lantern Festival extended with drone finale at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been extended through Sept. 12 and something special is planned for the grand finale.
Beachwood Mayor Berns explains that he has had no involvement in possible sale of...
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Mayor Justin Berns posted a response Monday (Aug. 17) to speculation that he attempted to help his brother, longtime developer Jonathan Berns, to purchase the former DoubleTree by Hilton hotel property at 3663 Park East Drive. Berns stated he is no way involved in such a deal,...
Shooting investigation on Cleveland’s east side
A late night shooting on Cleveland's east side is under investigation.
Cocaine overdose report ends up being swatting call: Strongsville Police Blotter
Swatting call, Prospect Road: On July 25, dispatch received an anonymous call from someone reporting a cocaine overdose at a Prospect Road residence. The caller said a male was unresponsive when she left the home, which also had kids inside. An arriving officer talked to the homeowner, who not only...
State Farm paying $5B back to qualifying auto customers
State Farm customers will want to keep an eye on their inbox and mailbox.
Cleveland makes progress on a ‘State of Black Women and Girls’ report
The Commission on Black Women and Girls discussed the need for additional resources and operational support to strengthen the work of the commission. Members gave updates on the subcommittees’ work and are seeking support from the George Gund Foundation. The commission discussed whether funding support should be for on
