Suspect Arrested in Elyria Family Dollar Armed Robbery
Elyria, Ohio — A suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the Family Dollar on Lake Avenue that occurred May 11, according to Elyria Police. Detectives identified the suspect as Joel F. Molina during the course of their investigation into the incident. Police said the robbery Continue Reading
Elyria Man With Eight Prior OVI Convictions Arrested After Crash, Firearms Found in Vehicle
ELYRIA — A 53-year-old man with a history of impaired driving offenses was arrested Thursday evening following a reported crash in the area of Chestnut Commons Drive, according to Elyria Police. Officers were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. on May 14, 2026, after receiving reports of a white Chevrolet work van Continue Reading
Amherst Mayor Raises Red Flags on DORA Proposal Ahead of Possible Action
AMHERST — Discussion surrounding a potential Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, surfaced during the May 11 Amherst City Council meeting, signaling that the issue may be moving toward future consideration. The topic came up as part of Mayor Mark Costilow’s report to council, where he addressed the possibility of Continue Reading
Elyria Man Accused of Home Invasion Threatening Victim with Gun
ELYRIA — A reported disturbance at an Elyria apartment complex Monday night led to a police investigation and the arrest of a 19-year-old man on multiple felony charges. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:33 p.m. on May 11, 2026, to the 100 block Continue Reading
Man Stabbed Victim With Scissors Before Entering Lake Erie, Police Say
LORAIN — A 30-year-old man is facing felony charges after police say he randomly stabbed another man in the head with a pair of scissors before fleeing into the waters of Lake Erie Monday morning. According to Captain Morris of the Lorain Police Department, Forest R. Colegrove allegedly entered a Continue Reading
Police Say Crack Cocaine Was Hidden Inside Child’s Toy During Elyria Traffic Stop
ELYRIA — An Elyria traffic stop early Sunday morning led to drug-related charges after police said officers discovered suspected crack cocaine hidden inside a child’s toy vehicle. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers stopped a vehicle around 2:37 a.m. Sunday, May 10, near Griswold Road and Tillotson Street Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrants at Administration Building and 911 Center
LORAIN COUNTY — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday morning that its Public Corruption Unit is executing multiple search warrants at key county facilities, including the Lorain County Administration Building and the Lorain County 911 Operations Center. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies are being assisted by computer forensics Continue Reading
Gas Prices Climbing Again Across Lorain County, But Some Stations Still Under $4
LORAIN COUNTY — Gas prices are climbing again across Northeast Ohio, and drivers in Lorain County are now seeing a wide gap between the cheapest and most expensive stations. According to recent GasBuddy data, the lowest reported price locally was about $3.89 per gallon at Sam’s Club in Sheffield Village, Continue Reading
Elyria Police Arrest Suspect After Chase Ends in Crash
ELYRIA — A 25-year-old Amherst man with outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after a police pursuit ended in a crash at a busy Elyria intersection. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers attempted to make contact with Denavin Whitman at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the parking Continue Reading
Lorain Police Report Shows Burglary Down but Shots Fired Slightly Up
LORAIN — The Lorain Police Department’s latest weekly crime report shows overall reported cases are down compared to last year, while crashes and shots fired incidents have increased in key areas across the city. The report, prepared by the Lorain Police Crime Analysis Unit and released April 28, covers the Continue Reading