One person sent to hospital following stabbing in Ohio
OHIO — A man was taken to the hospital early Sunday morning following a reported stabbing in Dayton.Emergency crews were dispatched to the 4500 block of Merrydale Avenue around 3:13 a.m. after receiving reports of the incident, according to a Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Sergeant.Medics transported the man to a local hospital.The details about the type and severity of...
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — Two Medina County residents are celebrating a Mega Millions win after Tuesday night’s drawing, taking home $7,200 after taxes.The Ohio Lottery reports that the winning ticket was sold at Spencer Main Street Market, located in the 100 block of South Main Street in the village of Spencer.The winners matched four of the five white balls and...
Police searching for missing teen in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for 15-year-old Damya Lyana Ford, who was reported missing on December 12, 2024.Damya was last seen in Cleveland and has not been heard from since.She is described as 5'1" tall, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing pink Ugg boots.Distinguishing features...
Additional snowfall expected in Ohio this weekend
OHIO — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Northeast Ohio, including Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Portage counties.The advisory remains in effect until 10 PM EST tonight, warning residents of hazardous travel conditions due to lake-effect snow.Affected AreasThe advisory includes several cities, such as:WillowickConneautMentorBurtonRavennaGenevaWarrenStreetsboroChardonAshtabulaPainesvilleExpected ConditionsResidents should prepare for additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3...
4-year-old dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A tragic car crash in Ashtabula County on Friday claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl.The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Sexton Road and Clay Street.An SUV traveling south on Sexton Road stopped at a stop sign before pulling into the path of a westbound Jeep...
Three sent to hospital following fire at Ohio apartment complex
OHIO — A fire alarm at a multi-story apartment building early Saturday morning prompted a large emergency response from the Cleveland Fire Department.According to a social media post from Cleveland Fire, approximately 20 fire units and four EMS units were dispatched to 7400 Wade Park Avenue at 2:22 a.m.Three individuals were transported to University Hospitals for smoke inhalation.Cleveland...
68 arrested in “Operation Clean Sweep” across Ohio
OHIO — A multi-agency law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 68 individuals with felony warrants across Northeast Ohio.The effort, dubbed “Operation Clean Sweep,” took place between November 17 and December 20, 2024.The operation targeted suspects charged with serious crimes, including murder, aggravated robbery, rape, drug trafficking, and other offenses.Law enforcement also recovered 20 firearms...
Six people arrested in Ohio in connection with street takeovers
OHIO — The Cleveland Division of Police announced Friday the arrest of six additional suspects in connection with street takeovers that occurred on September 28 and 29.These arrests bring the total number of suspects taken into custody to 15.The incidents, which disrupted traffic across Cleveland, involved large crowds blocking intersections to watch drivers perform stunts.Police reported that...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio this week
OHIO — A lottery player recently struck gold with the Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck 100X scratch-off, winning a $1,000,000 prize.The winning ticket was purchased at Midway Marathon, located at 2822 Dayton-Germantown Pike in Germantown.Opting for the cash option, the lucky winner will receive $500,000 before taxes. After mandatory federal and state tax withholdings totaling 28%, the winner’s final payout will...
Ohio man indicted in $6.5 million fraud scheme involving dry cleaning business
OHIO — A Cincinnati man has been indicted on charges of defrauding investors out of more than $6.5 million through his online laundry and dry-cleaning pickup and delivery business.Benjamin Cantey, 41, faces a six-count indictment, including four counts of wire fraud and two counts of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions. The indictment was unsealed Monday.According to prosecutors, Cantey founded...
