Eric Mendoza was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 18 years for the 2022 murder of Jeffrey Fisher following a dispute at Mendoza's home.

Waunyae Arrington was arrested in Columbus for the murder of José Ervin Jr. outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Garfield Heights, charged with murder, and held on a $10 million bond.

A Cuyahoga County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a non-fatal shooting in downtown Cleveland. A 15-year-old boy was injured, and authorities are investigating the incident.

A power outage in Northeast Ohio affected over 16,000 FirstEnergy customers. Power was restored by Thursday evening. The cause is under investigation.

David Johnson was sentenced to 37 years for armed robberies and firearm possession after a crime spree and prior convictions, with law enforcement collaboration aiding his capture.

Lorain Police Chief discusses a recent shooting involving suspect Dustin Terry, just after his probation ended, and Sienna Plaza, charged with conspiracy. Officer Taylor shot Terry, who is now in jail. An independent investigation is ongoing.

Police investigate a shootout between two vehicles in South Euclid that left 29 shell casings, causing concern in the usually peaceful neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

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.

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 tentative settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed by Jayland Walker's family against the city of Akron following his fatal shooting by police.

An Indiana man, Adam Prather, was arrested for trying to lure a 4-year-old into his car in Stark County. The child was with his father and unharmed; Prather faces a child enticement charge.

The DOJ monitors voting in Portage County due to concerns of intimidation following a sheriff's controversial post and subsequent election security adjustments.