Month: October 2024

Two injured, including state trooper, in Upper Sandusky crash

UPPER SANDUSKY — A crash on U.S. 23 in Upper Sandusky on Tuesday afternoon left two people injured, including an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper. According to a press release from the OSHP, a 38-year-old Powell resident was traveling…

Two teenagers hospitalized after crashing two stolen cars in Ohio

COLUMBUS — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after two stolen vehicles crashed in separate incidents in Columbus. According to Columbus Police Sergeant Joe Albert, the first crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. when a 13-year-old lost control of a…

Two killed in Ohio crash, one man potentially facing charges

PORTAGE COUNTY — A Minerva man may face charges following a fatal accident involving two SUVs in Portage County on Monday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the 42-year-old driver crossed the center line on Route 44, north…

Police chase runaway pumpkin inflatable in Ohio

CLEVELAND — Bay Village police in Cleveland, Ohio, responded to an unusual call when a giant inflatable pumpkin was found blocking a road. According to the police department, officers arrived on the scene and were able to return the pumpkin…

Man found dead inside tent in Ohio

AKRON — Akron police are investigating the death of a man found behind a vacant home early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call about a possible fight on the 800 block of Oberlin Street around 5:25 a.m., according to…

Man arrested in Ohio for abducting 2-year-old

FAIRFIELD COUNTY — Authorities have arrested a man accused of abducting his 2-month-old son, prompting a statewide Amber Alert in Ohio. The alert was issued after Caius Burris was reportedly taken during a domestic dispute on Tuesday. According to the…

Ohio Gov. DeWine awards funding to help families in need, encourage workforce development

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Executive Order 2024-07D, directing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to various programs aimed at supporting struggling families, assisting children, and promoting workforce development across the state. The order allocates funds…

Man and woman found dead in car with gunshot wounds in Ohio

CLEVELAND — Police are investigating the deaths of two people who were found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle late Sunday night. Officers responded to a call for “unknown trouble” around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the 16000 block…

Shots fired at bail bondsmen in East Akron, one wounded

EAST AKRON — A group of bail bondsmen attempting to serve a warrant on a residence in East Akron was met with gunfire Thursday evening, leaving one member of the group wounded, according to police. The incident occurred around 8:15…

Kentucky woman arrested for murder of mother 

KENTUCKY — A Kentucky woman, 32-year-old Torilena Fields, has been charged with murder after her mother’s dismembered body was discovered at their home, with parts of the body reportedly “cooked” in an oven.  Fields has been indicted on several charges,…