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,…
Ohio cracks down on human trafficking with large operation
OHIO — Ohio’s largest human trafficking operation, Operation END-OHHT, led to the arrest of 132 individuals, a collaborative effort of over 100 law enforcement agencies aiming to curb the demand for this heinous crime, as announced on Monday by Attorney…
Two arrested after police chase in Brimfield, child found in vehicle
BRIMFIELD — Two people were arrested following a police chase through residential neighborhoods on Sunday night that authorities say caused significant disturbance. An 11-year-old child was also found inside the vehicle. According to Brimfield police, the incident began around 9…
Ohio man arrested after being drug under car by his son
TOLEDO — An Ohio father is facing criminal charges after an incident in which he was dragged under a car while his 9-year-old son was at the wheel, according to local reports. Clejuan Williams, 36, of Toledo, was reportedly intoxicated…