Scammers are calling families after Cuyahoga County jail bookings, posing as deputies and demanding fees for ankle‑monitor releases. Officials say verify custody via official numbers and report suspicious calls.

A 27-year-old man was shot Wednesday night on the 1490 block of East Boulevard in Glenville and taken to University Hospital in critical condition.

A 41-year-old man died after his motorcycle ran off State Route 252 in Liverpool Township; authorities say alcohol is suspected and toxicology is pending.

Joel Molina was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery after police say he pulled a handgun during a May 11 robbery at a Family Dollar; no injuries were reported.

Detectives released video after a Glenville hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist; a gray Hyundai Elantra with Wisconsin plate 3817AFT is being sought.

A 23-year-old Akron home‑health aide was indicted Wednesday, accused of billing Medicaid for services while traveling to Jamaica and costing the program about $412,219. The case is part of a Franklin County sweep that named multiple providers.

Willoughby police are searching for Michael Tate, 51, wanted on burglary and probation-violation charges. Authorities say his last known address is in Cleveland's Broadway area and ask anyone with tips to contact investigators.

A structure fire in the 800 block of Barnes Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls drew mutual‑aid crews and sent one person to a hospital; the cause is under investigation.

Video shows a child clinging to an SUV door in a Boardman parking lot as the driver was arrested and charged with child endangering.

Cleveland Animal Care wants tips after a dog was found tied to a railing on the Center Street Bridge in the Flats. Officials say the person was caught on camera and they need footage or leads.

A boat overturned off Kelleys Island; three men were rescued and taken to hospitals, including one who spent more than four hours treading water. Authorities are investigating.

A Stow man who sold counterfeit, falsely labeled body armor to police now faces roughly $43.6M in civil and criminal penalties after federal and state rulings. Judges and prosecutors say forged NIJ labels put officers at risk.

North Royalton police with SEB SWAT and Cuyahoga County ICAC executed a search warrant on Ridge Road this morning; the search is ongoing and traffic was briefly disrupted.