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...
Several inches of snow possible in Ohio Friday
OHIO — Some areas of Ohio will need to break out the snow shovel today.Northeast Ohio residents should prepare for a wintry weekend as a quick burst of snow this evening transitions into persistent lake effect snow through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Cleveland.Snowfall totals are expected to range from 3 to 7 inches in...
Big Lots to close all locations in Ohio
OHIO — Big Lots, the Columbus-based retail chain, announced Thursday that all remaining stores are preparing to permanently close after efforts to sell the company fell through.In a news release, Big Lots stated it had been unable to finalize a sale to Nexus Capital Management, a private equity firm, prompting the launch of going-out-of-business sales."We all have worked extremely...
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky lottery player won $40,016 in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 17, with a ticket purchased at Giant Eagle #6378, located at 1955 E. Maple St. in North Canton.The winning numbers for the drawing were 56-66-67-68-69, with the Mega Ball 18.The winner used auto pick to select their numbers, matching four of the...
Ohio man arrested by U.S. Marshals for drive-by shooting, strangulation
OHIO — U.S. Marshals arrested an Akron man Wednesday, accusing him of involvement in a drive-by shooting and domestic violence.The Northern Violent Fugitive Task Force apprehended Matt Walker, 32, at a home in the 1100 block of Becker Lane.He was wanted by Akron police on charges of felonious assault, domestic violence, and strangulation.Authorities allege Walker shot a woman...
