A 7-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his skateboard in Cleveland. Police are seeking a black Mercedes SUV and have appealed to the public for information.

Joshua Lynch received a life sentence for the murder of Jovon Ferguson-Lynch and other crimes, eligible for parole after 28.5 years, as per News 5 Cleveland.

A tragic series of collisions on the Ohio Turnpike resulted in four deaths and at least ten injuries, prompting an extended closure of the interstate.

Three individuals were indicted in Stark County for the death of 7-year-old Ka'Marion Dolch at a motel. William Dolch faces reckless homicide, while Brittany Franko is charged with obstructing business, and Joseph King with evidence tampering.

Cleveland community organizer Antoine Tolbert faces extortion charges related to allegedly intimidating a convenience store for employment of his anticrime group.

Minneapolis family files a lawsuit against Summit County, Ohio, after Ryan Peterson was murdered in what was allegedly a home invasion by Franklin White, a man obsessed with Peterson's wife.

Two people died in a suspected homicide-suicide at a Stow Taco Bell drive-thru, with the shooter allegedly killing a woman and himself. Police are investigating the incident.

A Texas trucker pleaded guilty to intent to distribute cocaine in Ohio after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 20 kilograms of the drug. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Mark Shepherd was sentenced to probation, a fine, and community service for dumping toxic substances into the Scioto River, killing thousands of fish.

Dion Dejournett of Akron is sentenced to 90 months for drug trafficking involving fentanyl and meth, plus firearms possession.

The FBI dismantled the Radar ransomware group, seizing their domains and servers internationally, impacting at least 43 companies with "double extortion" tactics.

A young man, Devin Wile, died in a motorcycle crash in Stark County after hitting a fallen tree. The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and seeking more information.

The Stark County Coroner ruled Frank Tyson's April death as a homicide due to "cardiopulmonary arrest in association with physical altercation and prone restraint."