Lorain Man Arrested for OVI and Firearm Violation in Vermilion
A Lorain man was arrested late Sunday night in Vermilion after police say he was speeding, driving under the influence, and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated. At approximately 10:37 p.m. on July 27, Sgt. Leo Chandler of the Vermilion Police Department observed a motorcycle traveling 58 miles per hour Continue Reading
BREAKING: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Westlake with Suspect in Custody
Preliminary information sourced from Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF. No official law enforcement statement has been released at this time. A high-speed pursuit that originated in Lorain County ended this afternoon in Westlake after a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the use of stop sticks, a Continue Reading
Thousands gather to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner in public memorial
Cleveland — Approximately 6,000 mourners filled Rocket Arena on Wednesday morning to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was ambushed and fatally shot in the line of duty. The service drew law enforcement from across Ohio and neighboring states, along with family, city officials, and community members. The Continue Reading
Officer Brent Payne Released from Hospital After Ambush Shooting
LORAIN, OHIO — Lorain Police Officer Brent Payne has been released from Cleveland Metro Hospital and is now recovering at home after being critically injured during a July 23 ambush that shook the city’s law enforcement community. Payne was transported by Life Flight from Mercy Health to Lorain to MetroHealth Continue Reading
We Stayed in the Storm: Community Honors Fallen Lorain Officer Phillip Wagner
LORAIN — In a moving show of solidarity, hundreds stood in the rain outside Lorain City Hall Friday night to remember Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was killed in the line of duty during an ambush earlier this week. As the ceremony began, an unforecasted rain began falling — but Continue Reading
Michael Doran Enters Not Guilty Plea in Misdemeanor Case
Lorain County Recorder Michael Doran pleaded not guilty in Elyria Municipal Court on July 24 to a charge of sexual imposition, a third-degree misdemeanor under Ohio law. The charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred on April 25, 2025. Judge Thomas A. White set Doran’s personal recognizance bond at Continue Reading
Bomb Recovered from Lorain Shooter Detonated by Sheriff’s Office
LORAIN, OH — A controlled detonation shook parts of Lorain Wednesday evening after authorities discovered an explosive device linked to the suspect who shot three police officers earlier in the day. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, the bomb was recovered from the scene of a deadly standoff near Continue Reading
Lorain Retains Special Prosecutor in Criminal Case Involving Police Sergeant
LORAIN, OH – The City of Lorain has retained outside legal counsel in the case against Police Sergeant Eric Rivera, who was involved in an off-duty crash earlier this year while driving a city-owned vehicle. According to city documents, the Law Director’s office submitted a request to the Board of Continue Reading
Brandon West Urges Council to Protect LGBTQIA+ Rights in Lorain
Advocate Submits Civil Rights Ordinances, Calls for Inclusive Future LORAIN, OH — Local activist Brandon West appeared before Lorain City Council on July 21 to formally introduce two proposed ordinances aimed at protecting LGBTQIA+ residents from discrimination in housing, employment, and public services. West’s proposals were also submitted via email Continue Reading
Elyria Man Indicted After Child Ingests THC-Infused Gummies
ELYRIA, OH — A 6-year-old child was hospitalized earlier this year after ingesting THC-infused gummies, prompting a months-long investigation that has now led to criminal charges. According to a press release issued by the Elyria Police Department, emergency crews were called to Tiny Town Childcare on Cleveland Street on February Continue Reading