The Orange Village Police are investigating two vandalism incidents involving antisemitic graffiti, urging public assistance, and vowing zero tolerance for such acts.

Cleveland authorities investigate a suspected arson at East Tech High School, causing homecoming to be moved. Fires were set in the gym, with damages estimated at $20,000. No suspect has been identified yet.

Stark County Sheriff's staff will be honored for arresting a man in a "Scream" costume wielding a knife, following a coordinated response and use of a Taser.

AUSAs Megan R. Miller and Ava R. Dustin have been designated to oversee the Northern District of Ohio Election Day Program against voting rights violations and election fraud.

Portage County Probate Court's fiscal officer, Jennifer Urbania, was arrested for theft unrelated to her court role; as a precaution, the court is conducting an audit.

Cleveland's warm October weather is due to a high-pressure system. The National Weather Service forecasts continued heat into the weekend, with cooler nights, before conditions change midweek.

A woman in Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced to a year and a day in jail for setting two puppies on fire and for distributing substances containing fentanyl.

Lake County deputies arrested a driver with 325 fake pills marked as oxycodone but which contained fentanyl. The suspect faces charges, including possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik supports Police Chief Brian Harding despite calls for resignation, citing progress in reducing violent crime and announcing the settlement in the Jayland Walker shooting.

DaJuan Evans pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault for the 2019 homicide of Sheila Wallace, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence.

A forklift stolen from a construction site was used to rob an ATM from a North Canton bank, with the deserted forklift and ATM debris found by police. Authorities are investigating and seeking public tips.

An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Cleveland. The incident occurred in the Glenville neighborhood and is under investigation.

A 3-month-old Cleveland girl, Chyla Smiley, was found safe, and her abductor was taken into custody after an Amber Alert was issued and later canceled.