Joseph Jones

ELYRIA, OHIO — A 15-year-old male student is facing felony charges following a May 9 incident at Eastern Heights Middle School involving the intentional ignition of a school-issued Chromebook — an act police say is tied to a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.” According to the Continue Reading

LORAIN, OH — May 8, 2025 — The Lorain Police Department marked a milestone week with the promotion of a seasoned officer and the addition of five new recruits to its expanding force. Lt. Bryant Halsey Promoted Officer Bryant Halsey has been promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant, recognizing Continue Reading

ELYRIA, OH — May 9, 2025 — The Elyria Police Department announced the successful conclusion of Operation Genesis, a multi-week narcotics enforcement initiative that led to the arrest of 20 individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs and firearms. The operation began on April 4 and concluded Continue Reading

A man trapped beneath a vehicle in Amherst was rescued thanks to the swift response of a local tow truck driver, LifeCare Ambulance, and Amherst fire and police. While Amherst fire personnel were still en route to the scene, a tow truck operator who works with both Vaughn’s Towing and Continue Reading

Lorain, Ohio — A Lorain man is facing multiple charges after crashing his vehicle into a creek early Thursday morning, leading to an OVI citation and a pending court date. Officers responded shortly after 2:00 a.m. on May 8 to a report of a downed utility pole near Oak Point Continue Reading

On the evening of May 7, 2025, what began as a routine track and field meet at George Daniel Stadium in Lorain turned into a scene of disorder and confusion as multiple fights broke out among spectators and possibly students. Initial Confusion and Breakdown in Response Shortly after the meet Continue Reading

LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO — For many families, summer isn’t a break. It’s a scramble. When school lets out, children lose daily structure, hot meals, and the safety net that classrooms and teachers provide. This year, Lorain County is stepping in to help fill that gap. At their May 6, 2025 Continue Reading

LORAIN, OHIO — Public frustration over city leadership’s absence from a recent Community Safety Forum reached a boiling point this week, with new allegations that Mayor Jack Bradley and members of his administration not only ignored the event — but actively tried to shut it down. The April 29 forum Continue Reading

Police were called to the Courtyard by Marriott in Elyria around 3:39 a.m. on May 6, 2025, after hotel staff reported an unwanted couple in room #315, including a couple acting erratically and suspected of drug use. The room was registered to Yvette Ballou, 39, of Amherst, who was staying Continue Reading

A man was arrested in Elyria on Saturday morning after officers found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running vehicle and later discovered 8.2 grams of crack cocaine in his possession. According to a report from the Elyria Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of East Avenue and Continue Reading