Two Ohio residents arrested on drug warrants
OHIO — Police arrested two individuals on active drug warrants earlier this week at a residence on the 300 block of Midway Drive in Washington Township.Dawn Helton, 33, and Ronald Shoffner, 60, both of the same address, were sought in connection with warrants stemming from a prior traffic stop.Officers initially made contact with Helton at the residence, informing her...
Multiple crashes close I-275 in Ohio
OHIO — A section of Interstate 275 westbound was closed Saturday evening following a series of crashes, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.The closure occurred at the Montgomery Interstate 71 interchange, with officials urging drivers to seek alternate routes.Emergency crews responded to the scene of four reported crashes in the area, including one incident where a vehicle...
Ohio driver injured after crashing into power pole
OHIO — Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred early Sunday morning on South Avenue near the Front Street intersection in Youngstown.At approximately 3 a.m., a car collided with a utility pole, prompting a response from emergency crews.Firefighters had to use specialized equipment to free the driver from the wrecked vehicle.Despite the dramatic rescue, officials reported that the...
Ohio man loses over $400,000 in savings in online scam
OHIO — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has filed a civil complaint seeking the forfeiture of 947,883 Tether (USDT) cryptocurrency tokens, valued at approximately $947,883.The funds were seized in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scam that cost an Elyria, Ohio man his entire life savings of $425,000.According to court documents, the scam...
Police in Ohio searching for missing 53-year-old
OHIO — The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 53-year-old woman who was last seen on November 16.Kimberly Pyles was last spotted near Forestdale Avenue and Pearl Avenue on Cleveland’s west side.She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.Authorities say Pyles...
Police searching for Ohio man wanted for stalking
OHIO — Cleveland police are searching for a man accused of making harmful threats against a victim and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him.Eric A. Cunningham, 25, is wanted on a felony warrant for menacing by stalking, according to a release from the Cleveland Police Department.Cunningham is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing...
Missing hiker from Ohio found dead
OHIO — A body believed to be Vendula “Wendy” Rose, a missing hiker from Marysville, Ohio, was discovered in Alabama on Saturday.According to the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office, a hunter found the remains around 11:30 a.m., approximately five miles northeast of Cheaha State Park.“Upon notification of family, with the assistance of the Cleburne County Coroner’s Office, Coroner Adam Downs,...
Ohio man arrested for holding pregnant woman captive
OHIO — A Toledo man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and forcing her to remain confined in a bedroom.Luis Bahena, 29, was arrested Wednesday morning at a residence in the 2600 block of Idaho Street.According to police, officers responded to the home after family members of the victim reported she was being held against her...
Southern Ohio to see snowfall this weekend
OHIO — Southern Ohio residents may see some snow showers through this weekend, but nothing close to what northeast Ohio is seeing right now.AccuWeather is forecasting snow showers in the most southern parts of Ohio including Jackson through the weekend.The snow event is set to begin around 8 PM Saturday night and last until Sunday morning at 5 AM.No...
One person dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Ohio
OHIO — A 58-year-old Illinois man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 35 Friday evening, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Authorities said Slavisa Jovanovic, of Western Springs, Illinois, was driving a Mercedes westbound on the highway shortly after 10:15 p.m. when his vehicle veered off the right side of the road and collided with...
