Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities in Ohio are searching for Travis Charles Belew, 69, who has been missing since January 9, 2025.Belew was last seen on Autumn Road SW in the Leesville Lake area of Union Township.He is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.He was last...
Juvenile dead following shooting in Ohio
OHIO — A 10-year-old boy was shot in the head Friday night on Cleveland’s East Side and later died from his injuries, according to Cleveland police.Officers responded around 7:50 p.m. to a ShotSpotter alert indicating gunfire in the 3900 block of East 147th Street.Shortly after arriving, police learned that a gunshot victim was being transported to the Fourth...
Previously deported felon arrested by U.S. Marshals in Ohio
OHIO — The U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested 46-year-old Hector Linares late this afternoon.Linares was wanted for multiple offenses, including violating his federal supervised release, which stemmed from a 2009 drug charge.A warrant for his arrest was issued on January 30.He was also wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated...
Multiple inches of snow possible in parts of Ohio Saturday
OHIO — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Ohio, including Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Toledo, Sandusky, Lorain, Mansfield, and surrounding areas.The advisory is in effect from Saturday at 1 PM until early Sunday morning.Forecast Details:Snow Accumulation: Up to 1 inchIce Accumulation: Up to two-tenths of an inchHazards: Slippery roads, especially bridges and overpassesMotorists are advised...
Three dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A woman and two children died in a crash on Interstate 74 in Boone County early Friday morning, authorities said.The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 near Jamestown, about 30 miles northwest of Indianapolis.According to police, a Kia Soul from Iowa was traveling eastbound on I-74 when it rear-ended a semi-truck, crossed the median, and...
17-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Yonatan Kassa Alemu, who was reported missing from Columbus on February 1, 2025.Yonatan is described as a Black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 148 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.He was last seen wearing a white shirt and black jeans.The Columbus Police Department urges anyone with information about...
Ohio lawmakers propose lowering senior discount age for hunting and fishing licenses
OHIO — State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at adjusting the age requirement for senior discounts on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation licenses in Ohio.Their proposed Seniors Sportsmen Fairness Act would lower the eligibility age for discounted licenses from 66 to 65.“I was happy to joint sponsor a bill with Rep. David...
Ohio resident sentenced for distributing fentanyl
OHIO — A Cincinnati man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, following an investigation by the Mason Police Department and the Heroin Coalition Task Force.Maurice B. Stewart, 41, also known as “Reese” and “Suave,” used his job as a chef at various Cincinnati-area restaurants to sell fentanyl-laced pills, according to court documents.He frequently...
Winner: $130,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player struck it big in the February 5 Rolling Cash 5 drawing, winning a $130,000 jackpot.The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K #5736, located at 663 North Union Ave in Alliance.The winner, who used the auto-pick feature to select his numbers, matched all five winning numbers: 1-2-12-26-32.After mandatory state and federal...
One person dead following wrong way crash on Ohio interstate
OHIO — A wrong-way crash on Interstate 71 South near Historic Crew Stadium left one person dead and three others injured early Friday morning, according to Columbus police.Authorities say the crash occurred just after midnight when a KIA Forte, driven by Ariana Williams, was traveling north in the southbound lanes of I-71 near 17th Avenue.The KIA first sideswiped...
