14 people injured following police chase in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN — At least 14 people were injured Thursday evening when a U-Haul truck being pursued by police crashed on McCartney Road in Youngstown.The driver, identified as Scott Pelton, 27, of Leavittsburg, was apprehended around 6:55 p.m. by city police after the vehicle, chased across the Pennsylvania state line by Pulaski Township police, came to a stop in the...
Six indicted in Ohio for purchasing firearms with stolen credit cards
OHIO — A federal grand jury has indicted six individuals on charges of conspiring to commit offenses against the United States by making false statements on federal firearms forms.The group is accused of using stolen credit card information to purchase firearms online illegally.Those charged include:Keith Davenport III “Keefy”, 21, Columbus. Ellyson Jeffries, 23, Reynoldsburg. Javohn Garcia “JG”, 23,...
Ohio murder suspect arrested out of state
OHIO — A man wanted for a murder in Cleveland nearly a year ago was arrested in Las Vegas on Thursday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.Daryl Patton, 29, was taken into custody by the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force in the 3900 block of Cambridge Street, near Flamingo Road and Maryland Parkway.Patton was wanted by the Cleveland...
Two Ohio residents dead following crash on I-77
OHIO — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 North in Carroll County early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two Ohio men, according to the Virginia State Police.The crash occurred around 2:55 a.m. on November 19 at mile marker 9.Investigators say 34-year-old Nicholas R. Oleski of Cleveland, Ohio, was driving a 2025 Mercedes Benz CLA250 northbound when the...
Ohio homicide suspect shot by police after refusing commands
OHIO — A teenage homicide suspect was shot by Columbus police on Cooper Colony Drive Tuesday afternoon as officers attempted to take him into custody.According to Sgt. Joe Albert with the Public Information Unit, the incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m.The teen, accused of fatally shooting 39-year-old Alejandro Lopez-Lechuga, was armed with a rifle when police confronted him.Lopez-Lechuga...
Ohio VFD chief sentenced for using over $200,000 in department funds for personal use
OHIO — Johnny Baker, 38, the chief of the Coalton Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced last Wednesday in U.S. District Court to 12 months in prison for embezzling more than $200,000 in fire department funds.Baker, a Wellston resident, admitted to using his position as the department’s financial manager to misappropriate funds raised through legal pull tab gambling.The pull...
20-year-old woman arrested for shooting death of Ohio man
OHIO — A man who was shot in the Forest Park East neighborhood of north Columbus on Sunday has died, and the suspect in custody now faces a murder charge.According to Columbus police, 24-year-old Darreion Davis succumbed to his injuries Wednesday evening at 6:43 p.m., three days after being found with life-threatening gunshot wounds in the 1900 block of...
Snowfall event underway in Ohio, slick roads possible
OHIO — The National Weather Service in Wilmington is warning residents to brace for gusty winds and wintry weather today.Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are expected, making it feel even colder with wind chills in the 20s as air temperatures hover in the 30s.Two rounds of snow are forecast, one during the morning commute and another...
Ohio man wins $1,000 a day for life through lottery
OHIO — A Powhatan Point man is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the top prize in the November 18, 2024, Lucky for Life drawing.Mike purchased the winning ticket at Tom’s Carry Out, located at 329 State Route 7 North in Powhatan Point. His ticket matched all five white balls — 4, 9, 10, 28, and 29 — plus the Lucky...
Ohio man arrested after leading police on 100 MPH motorcycle chase
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — North Ridgeville police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are taking a firm stand against speeding and reckless driving.The two agencies teamed up earlier this month for a targeted traffic enforcement operation, resulting in more than 30 traffic stops and several citations, including felony charges against one driver.The operation took place on Nov. 9 over...
