23-year-old woman indicted for role in Ohio street takeovers
CLEVELAND — A 23-year-old woman has been indicted for her role in a series of street takeovers in Cleveland, which involved dangerous stunts, fireworks, and disrupted public services. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley announced Monday that Ashlyn Rogers faces charges…
Police searching for two men who robbed woman at Ohio pizza restaurant
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police are searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint while she was picking up a pizza order on October 5. The incident occurred in the area of West 88th Street and Denison Avenue,…
Ohio expected to see population decline of 675,000 people
OHIO — Ohio is poised for a significant population decrease, with a recent report from the Department of Development projecting the state will lose around 675,000 residents by 2050. This expected 5.7% decline, spanning from 2020 to 2050, contrasts sharply…
Mountain lions said to be extinct in Ohio, sightings still reported
OHIO — Residents in Geauga County and other parts of Ohio have reported possible sightings of mountain lions in recent years, also known as a puma, in the state. While intriguing, experts say it’s highly unlikely. According to Chief Naturalist…
Officials searching for winner of $139.9 million Powerball jackpot in Ohio
OHIO — Ohio Lottery officials are urging lottery players to double-check their tickets, as a $139.9 million Powerball jackpot from the July 3, 2024, drawing remains unclaimed. The winning ticket, purchased at a Walmart Supercenter in Huber Heights near Dayton,…
Police searching for Ohio auto shop shooting suspect
YOUNGSTOWN — A warrant has been issued for Kurtis Townsend, 25, who is accused of shooting a garage employee during an argument over an auto repair in September. Townsend faces a felonious assault charge, a second-degree felony, according to court…
Two arrested following carjacking, police chase in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Two juveniles were arrested Tuesday morning after a carjacking and brief police chase in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, according to police. The carjacking occurred around 9:45 a.m. on West 25th Street near Carroll Avenue. Details of the incident…
Crash involving two semis, four vehicles shuts down I-270 in Ohio
OHIO — A crash involving two semitrailers and four other vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 270 at U.S. 33 early Wednesday morning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 6:50 a.m. at the I-270/U.S….
$2 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A local lottery player struck it big with a $2 million prize from the Ohio Lottery’s Mining for Millions scratch-off game. The lucky ticket was purchased at Avenue Beverage on Mentor Avenue, as confirmed by lottery officials. The…
Man arrested in drug bust on I-65 in Ohio
OHIO — A traffic stop in Priceville on Monday night led to the arrest of an Ohio man wanted across multiple states on serious felony charges. Priceville police reported that officers pulled over a car on I-65 southbound for improper…