Police searching for Ohio auto shop shooting suspect
YOUNGSTOWN — A warrant has been issued for Kurtis Townsend, 25, who is accused of shooting a garage employee during an argument over an auto repair in September.Townsend faces a felonious assault charge, a second-degree felony, according to court records.The warrant, filed Monday in municipal court, stems from an incident that occurred around 4:30 p.m. on September 13...
Two arrested following carjacking, police chase in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Two juveniles were arrested Tuesday morning after a carjacking and brief police chase in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, according to police.The carjacking occurred around 9:45 a.m. on West 25th Street near Carroll Avenue.Details of the incident have not yet been released, but a police spokesman confirmed that no one was injured in the robbery.Officers from the...
Crash involving two semis, four vehicles shuts down I-270 in Ohio
OHIO — A crash involving two semitrailers and four other vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 270 at U.S. 33 early Wednesday morning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.The incident occurred around 6:50 a.m. at the I-270/U.S. 33 split, extending toward Alum Creek Drive.One of the two semis involved in the crash reportedly jackknifed, though no...
$2 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A local lottery player struck it big with a $2 million prize from the Ohio Lottery's Mining for Millions scratch-off game.The lucky ticket was purchased at Avenue Beverage on Mentor Avenue, as confirmed by lottery officials.The winner chose the cash option, receiving an upfront payment of $1 million.After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings totaling...
Man arrested in drug bust on I-65 in Ohio
OHIO — A traffic stop in Priceville on Monday night led to the arrest of an Ohio man wanted across multiple states on serious felony charges.Priceville police reported that officers pulled over a car on I-65 southbound for improper lane usage around 11:30 p.m.During the stop, a narcotics investigation began, uncovering fentanyl and marijuana in the vehicle.Police said...
$500,000 Powerball winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — In the latest Powerball drawing held on Monday, Nov. 4, no one claimed the $63 million jackpot. However, one lucky Ohio player did secure a substantial win, taking home $500,000.The Ohio Lottery announced that the winning ticket was sold at Smoker's Paradise in Bellefontaine, located in Logan County.Here’s a breakdown of Ohio winners from the Monday...
Multiple crashes cause delays on I-70, I-270 in Ohio
OHIO — Drivers should expect significant delays on I-270 and I-70 today due to multiple crashes impacting key areas around the city.On I-270 eastbound, two separate accidents on the south side near US-62 and the 270/71 split are causing congestion.Meanwhile, on the north side, two lanes are blocked on I-270 eastbound near the 270/71 interchange due to another...
Two arrested after back-to-back Ohio shootings, one dead
SOUTH EUCLID — Police have arrested two men in connection with two shootings that occurred just minutes apart on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and another person injured.The first incident took place at 12:33 p.m. on the 4000 block of Okalona Road.Officers arrived to find a 31-year-old man, later identified as Jermaine Taylor of Euclid, suffering from...
Vehicle crash knocks out power for thousands in Ohio
OHIO — A two-vehicle crash near a power substation at the intersection of state Route 29 and McCartyville Road on Monday night has left thousands of Shelby County residents without electricity.The accident occurred around 9:30 p.m., and reports indicate that injuries were sustained.By midnight, AES Ohio’s online outage map showed that 3,244 customers were affected by the outage...
Fire causes extensive damage to Liberty Township home
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — A fire caused extensive damage to a house in Liberty Township early this morning.Firefighters were called to the scene around 3 a.m. at a residence on Carriage House Boulevard, where they found the flames had already spread throughout the home.According to officials, the fire originated on the back deck, and strong winds complicated firefighters’ efforts...
