10 people arrested in Ohio Valley drug bust
OHIO — Ten individuals from Ohio and West Virginia have been indicted for drug trafficking, marking a significant step in the ongoing battle against substance abuse in the region.United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced the indictments, which include charges for distributing fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Two of the accused also face charges for illegal firearm possession."Continued pressure...
Ohio woman, 21, dead following hit and run crash
OHIO — A 21-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning on Stelzer Road in northeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police.Officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck in the 700 block of Stelzer Road.The victim, identified as Nakia Lawrence, was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound....
Police searching for wanted violent criminal in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County has issued an arrest warrant for Edward Adams, a Cleveland resident who has been designated a repeat violent offender by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department.Adams, 5’11” and weighing 150 pounds, was last seen in the 7000 block of Madison Avenue in Cleveland.In 2023, he pleaded guilty to being a felon in...
Missing Ohio man found dead in river
CLEVELAND — The family of 33-year-old Vincent J. Zimmer is grieving his death after Cleveland authorities found his body in the Cuyahoga River.Vincent, a resident of Avon Lake, was reported missing by his mother, Cathy Zimmer, over a week ago.On Thursday morning, a city worker spotted Zimmer's body near the Carter Road Lift Bridge, and Cleveland Fire Department...
Cleveland Police continue search for missing 14-year-old
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing five days ago.Sha’Mirrah Gaines was last seen in the 800 block of Evangeline Road, wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and a red puffy coat.According to authorities, Sha’Mirrah may be in the area of Noble Road and Nelacrest East Road. She...
23-year-old woman indicted for role in Ohio street takeovers
CLEVELAND — A 23-year-old woman has been indicted for her role in a series of street takeovers in Cleveland, which involved dangerous stunts, fireworks, and disrupted public services.Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley announced Monday that Ashlyn Rogers faces charges for organizing and participating in seven street takeovers on September 28 and 29.According to officials, Rogers led and coordinated...
Police searching for two men who robbed woman at Ohio pizza restaurant
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police are searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint while she was picking up a pizza order on October 5.The incident occurred in the area of West 88th Street and Denison Avenue, near Athens Pizzeria.According to police, the suspects approached the woman, brandished a firearm, and took her belongings before fleeing...
Ohio expected to see population decline of 675,000 people
OHIO — Ohio is poised for a significant population decrease, with a recent report from the Department of Development projecting the state will lose around 675,000 residents by 2050.This expected 5.7% decline, spanning from 2020 to 2050, contrasts sharply with national trends, as the U.S. population is forecasted to grow by 12% over the same period.The report attributes...
Mountain lions said to be extinct in Ohio, sightings still reported
OHIO — Residents in Geauga County and other parts of Ohio have reported possible sightings of mountain lions in recent years, also known as a puma, in the state.While intriguing, experts say it’s highly unlikely.According to Chief Naturalist John Kolar, mountain lions were extirpated from Ohio in the 19th century, meaning the species was completely removed from the state...
Officials searching for winner of $139.9 million Powerball jackpot in Ohio
OHIO — Ohio Lottery officials are urging lottery players to double-check their tickets, as a $139.9 million Powerball jackpot from the July 3, 2024, drawing remains unclaimed.The winning ticket, purchased at a Walmart Supercenter in Huber Heights near Dayton, could change someone’s life — but only if they come forward before the December 30, 2024, deadline.The winning numbers...
