Naked Suspect Found in McKinley School Ductwork After Hospital Escape, Sheriff Says
A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was found hiding inside McKinley School in Elyria on Wednesday afternoon after fleeing University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center unclothed, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began around 2:34 p.m. on April 22 when the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office was notified Continue Reading
Amherst Township 65-Acre Annexation Withdrawn Again, Likely to Return as Questions Continue
A proposed annexation involving more than 65 acres of land in Amherst Township has been withdrawn once again, with officials indicating the request is likely to return in the future. The Lorain County Board of Commissioners addressed the item during its April 21 meeting, where the annexation request was formally Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office Uses New Concealed Device as Option for High-Risk Court Cases
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has recently introduced the use of a concealed electronic restraint device in certain high-risk cases as an alternative to visible shackles in the courtroom, according to Corrections Inspector General Ryan Kolegar. The device, worn on a defendant’s leg and hidden under clothing, is Continue Reading
Council Upholds Rejection of Controversial Sugar Ridge Development After Failed Delay Vote
A proposed residential subdivision on Sugar Ridge Road will not move forward in its current form after city council upheld the planning commission’s decision following a failed attempt to delay the matter Monday night. The project, known as the Heron Ridge subdivision, was previously brought before the planning commission, where Continue Reading