Ohio man reported missing following house fire
OHIO — Cleveland Heights police are seeking help locating Ronald Hegler, 67, who has been missing since his home caught fire in April.The fire occurred on April 1 in the 3600 block of Grosvenor Road. Hegler was not found at the scene, and police say he has not been seen since.Hegler’s family reported him missing on April 22.According...
Ohio man, 32, sentenced for stealing and selling cocaine
OHIO — John Castillo, 32, a former Columbus police officer, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison Wednesday for possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The sentencing took place in U.S. District Court in Columbus.According to court documents, Castillo, who was previously assigned to investigate drug crimes, conspired with another officer in February...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player has claimed the $500,000 top prize on the "Home for the Holidays" scratch-off ticket.The winning ticket was purchased at Lucky Choice, located at 577 W Nationwide Blvd Suite 202 in Columbus.After deductions for mandatory state and federal taxes, totaling 28%, the winner will receive approximately $360,000."Home for the Holidays" is a $10...
Ohio woman, 24, dead following two-vehicle crash
OHIO — A 24-year-old woman from Ohio died Tuesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Whitley County, Kentucky.The crash occurred around 3:16 p.m., according to Kentucky State Police (KSP).Preliminary reports indicate that a southbound semi-truck was struck by a Ford F-150.The driver of the F-150 was transported to a hospital, where he was treated for...
Ohio man wanted for using bleach in domestic attack
OHIO — Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is seeking information on Walter Saffo, a Cleveland man wanted on multiple charges following a violent domestic attack.In November, Saffo allegedly punched, kicked, and strangled his victim before attempting to burn them with bleach.Authorities believe Saffo may have ties to the Heartless Felons gang.This is not Saffo’s first domestic violence case....
Multiple crashes reported in Ohio due to snowy conditions
OHIO — As temperatures dropped Thursday evening, nearly 10 weather-related crashes were reported across the Miami Valley by 10:30 p.m.Dispatchers confirmed that crews were responding to accidents on multiple major roads throughout the region.One significant incident occurred on State Route 4 in Clark County, where an Ohio State Highway Patrol dispatcher reported that at least one car had...
Police searching for Ohio shooting suspect
OHIO — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly fired two gunshots at a victim on the city’s West Side.The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Sept. 8 near 10110 Detroit Avenue in Cleveland.After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a silver Kia Sportage, authorities said.A surveillance photo of the suspect has been released as investigators...
Multiple Ohio school districts closed Thursday
OHIO — Numerous Ohio schools have announced closures and delays for tomorrow, citing a variety of reasons.Sunshine Christian Academy will be closed, while Beaver Run Forest School in Portage County and Pine Lake Forest School in Geauga County will also remain closed.United in Purpose, also located in Geauga County, has announced closures.Willey Creek Forest School in Cuyahoga...
Nearly 20 students sent to hospital following Cleveland bus crash
(OHIO STATEWIDE) — Nearly 20 Cleveland ISD students were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a collision involving two school buses near Cleveland, TX Middle School.The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 105 and Highway 321.While the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, 17 students were transported to the hospital as a precaution, according to Click2Houston.All...
127 people arrested in connection with Ohio drug operation
OHIO — Police have arrested 127 people and seized 16 guns and $69,295 in illegal drugs as part of Operation Essex 3.0, a targeted effort in east Toledo.The operation, which began on November 11, is the final Toledo Area Enhancement Method (T.E.A.M.) initiative for 2024, according to a press release issued Monday.T.E.A.M. operations aim to enhance the quality of...
