Cleveland man sentenced for robbing armored vehicle employees at ATMs
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Federal authorities announced Thursday a Cleveland man will spend 19 years in prison for robbing armored vehicles. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Christion Yarnell Sims, 24, and others targeted two armored truck employees at ATMs in July and September 2024. Federal authorities said the...
North Olmsted police search for man accused of attempted robbery at gunpoint
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- North Olmsted police are searching for a man accused of trying to rob a pawn shop on Lorain Road. Around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at Carat Coin, a store buying coins and jewelry, at 30131 Lorain Road, Det. Lt. Matt Beck said.
Mother of woman killed in Euclid high-speed chase and crash sues officers for wrongful...
EUCLID, Ohio — Elizabeth Wall, mother of a Northeast Ohio woman killed in a crash involving a high-speed police chase, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against two Euclid police officers. Michelle Wall, 44, was killed on March 17, 2024, when a stolen Jeep being pursued by a former...
Winter storm hammers Northeast Ohio: See 24-hour snowfall totals
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohio’s most persistent lake effect bands delivered a fresh round of heavy snow over the past 24 hours, burying parts of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties under more than half a foot while other areas saw far lighter amounts. The National Weather Service released new...
Cuyahoga County shuts down buildings early amid dangerous cold and snow
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Most Cuyahoga County buildings closed as of 2:30 p.m. today due to extreme weather conditions from the winter storm, according to a news release. County officials reminded residents that extreme cold and snowy conditions can become dangerous quickly and encouraged people to follow guidelines from...
Euclid man sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison in Lake County auto theft...
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — A Euclid man was sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of vehicle thefts and related crimes committed across Lake County, authorities said. Sean L. Hudson, 21, was sentenced on Dec. 29 to 34 months in prison and up to...
Midnight Owl Brewing in Shaker Heights to Close Jan. 25th
It’s only been open for two and a half years, but Midnight Owl Brewing in Shaker Heights will be closing later this month. Former Great Lakes and Goldhorn brewer Joel Warger and Rosemary Mudry opened the brewpub in October of 2023, in the former Lucy’s Sweet Surrender space across the street from the Van Aken District.
Crime scene near Cleveland highway exit ramp
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A man died after being found suffering from a gunshot wound near a highway exit ramp early Thursday morning. Around 2:30 a.m., Cleveland EMS spotted the victim near the highway on W. 25th Street and View Road. EMS contacted police and immediately rendered first aid. The...
Bank-busted counterfeiter leaves ID card behind: Parma Police Blotter
On Dec. 17, police were dispatched to Fifth Third Bank regarding a counterfeiting report at the Ridge Road bank. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said a male suspect had attempted to deposit a fraudulent check for more than $1,000. The suspect fled the bank after an employee...
In the wake of ICE shooting, protests in Ohio, preparation for more raids
Thousands of protesters turned out across Ohio on Saturday, days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis shot a protester there in the face, killing her. As the protests took place, advocates worked to organize responses to future ICE actions in the Buckeye State. In Columbus, people turned...

















