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
Elyria Police Capture Wanted Fugitive After River Chase
ELYRIA — A months-long search for wanted fugitive Donte Jamar Parker II came to an end Friday when Elyria Police officers took him into custody following a dramatic foot pursuit across the Black River. Just before noon on July 18, officers responded to a reported sighting of Parker near Riverside Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Approves Extended Day Plan Amid Teacher Concerns
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Lorain High School’s Building C. All five board members were present: Jay Ferguson, Barbie Washington, Dr. Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, and Courtney Nazario. The meeting included the approval of several key financial and Continue Reading
Heatwave Escalates Elyria Neighborhood Tensions: Two Pepper Spray Confrontations in One Week
In just five days, two separate Elyria neighborhoods saw heated arguments escalate into pepper spray assaults. Both incidents involved ongoing tensions between neighbors and happened during a stretch of hot summer weather. Incident 1: Spray Through the Screen On June 19, Elyria police arrested 45-year-old Thomas Donaghue after he sprayed Continue Reading
Armed Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Linked to Elyria Shootings
An Elyria man wanted in connection with a recent string of drive-by shootings was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a dangerous police pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 2. According to a press release from the Elyria Police Department, 38-year-old Terrence Jackson of Lorain was Continue Reading
Head-On Collision Shuts Down Route 2 After Felony Suspect Flees Police
A police pursuit involving a wanted suspect ended in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon on Route 2 near mile marker 165.2, triggering a major emergency response and shutting down both directions of the highway. According to scanner traffic monitored by the Scanning RF Facebook page, the suspect, a Black male Continue Reading