Crime

Avon Contractor Sentenced for $3M Fraud Schemes

Jeffrey Crawford pleaded guilty to scamming clients and investors out of nearly $3 million.

Ex-Cleveland Restaurateur Pleads Guilty to Stealing COVID-19 Funds

Marcelo Fadul Neves admitted to defrauding a government grants program and writing bad checks totaling over $1 million.

Younger Adults More Vulnerable to Scams Than Elderly in Ohio

Data shows younger demographics report losing money to fraud more frequently than older populations

Ohio Dog Bite Victims May Have Claims Against Owners, Keepers, and Harborers

Attorney explains the complex legal responsibility for dog attacks beyond just the owner

Crash Shuts Down I-90 East in Rocky River

All lanes closed at Detroit Road due to incident, causing delays

Man Charged After Choking Girlfriend, Threatening 'You're Going to Die Today'

Cleveland Heights police responded to multiple incidents of domestic violence, property damage, and auto theft in recent weeks.

Shoe Thieves Swipe Footwear from Famous Footwear in South Euclid

Three suspects fled the scene in a white SUV after allegedly stealing several pairs of shoes.

Resident Told to Release Fox Back Into Wild in Parma Heights

Parma Heights Police Blotter details incidents involving animals, public intoxication, assault, and break-ins.

Warrensville Heights Fire Destroys Whitmore's Bar-B-Q and Other Businesses

Popular family-owned restaurant and connected businesses lost in early morning blaze.

Cleveland Police Issue Fewer Traffic Tickets Over Past Decade

Speeding, stop sign, and red light violations all see steep declines as city officials warn of growing 'culture' of ignoring traffic laws

Shaker Heights Police Apprehend Suspects in Stolen Vehicle, Drug, and Weapons Cases

Incidents include a traffic stop leading to a concealed weapon arrest, a nursing home assault, and a shoplifting case at Walgreens.

Rocky River Man Arrested for OVI After Driving Into Snowbank

Police find 73-year-old man stuck in car, unpleasant and argumentative with officers