A Lorain County grand jury indicted an Amherst man on felony and misdemeanor counts after a December crash that left a woman badly injured and killed her dog.

A 37‑year‑old was arrested after police say he stole a city van and crashed near Steelyard Commons. Officers say the real‑time crime center and Flock cameras helped locate the vehicle.

Authorities are searching for Lonnie Dickerson, a registered sex offender accused of attempting to rape a child under 10 in April 2017. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.

Arson fires in Stark County lead to a $5,000 reward for tips that could aid in the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators. One person was injured, and property was destroyed.

A juvenile was found shot in a Warren apartment complex parking lot, two men were arrested, and detectives are asking residents for tips. Case 26-02896 is active.

A 20-year-old is arrested for the fatal shooting of a Lyft driver in Cleveland, with probable cause cited, no link found to another Lyft driver's murder.

Joshua Shaffer from Canton Township was sentenced to 16-20 years for stabbing his parents after a dispute about him moving out. Both parents survived despite serious injuries.

A 28-year-old man, Daivan Floyd, was fatally shot in an Akron home. Police have not arrested suspects, the investigation is ongoing. University of Akron students have heightened personal safety measures due to the crime's proximity to campus.

Maurice A. Stewart of Akron was sentenced to 10 years for his role in a meth trafficking operation, after a guilty plea. The investigation, started by ATF and local authorities, led to arrests and seizures of drugs and firearms.

Two nights of carport fires at Lake Cable Village destroyed multiple cars and left residents demanding answers as investigators probe a suspected arson.

Medina County officials warn of AI‑generated robocalls that impersonate county offices and cite fake court summons. Residents are urged to hang up and report to 1‑877‑SCAM‑550.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to identify a check fraud suspect after an incident at a CheckSmart store in Lorain, Ohio. An image was released on social media.

Eight individuals pleaded guilty to running a sex trafficking operation in Ohio, agreeing to forfeit over $676,500. They face charges including promoting prostitution and money laundering.