Targeted Home Invasion Leads to Murder Charge in Lorain
LORAIN — A 24-year-old Lorain man has been formally charged with aggravated murder in connection with the November 2024 killing of Leonard McCall following what investigators describe as a targeted home invasion. According to the Lorain Police Department, officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of West 14th Continue Reading
Police Arrest Suspect in Lorain Robbery Attempt After Witness Steps Forward
LORAIN — Lorain police arrested a man Monday after responding to a reported robbery at Kennedy Plaza on Broadway Avenue. According to a police report, officers were called to the 1700 block of Broadway around 4:45 p.m. on August 18 after a man reported being assaulted in the rear parking Continue Reading
Sheffield Lake Man Held Without Bond After Domestic Violence Arrest
ELYRIA — A Sheffield Lake man is being held without bond following his arrest Thursday night on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a domestic violence investigation on the city’s south side. According to Elyria police, officers were dispatched around 7:25 p.m. on August 21 to the 1100 block of Continue Reading
Child Injured, Dog Killed in Reported Attack on Fairless Avenue
A reported dog attack on Fairless Avenue left a four-year-old child injured and at least one dog dead, according to multiple eyewitness accounts. Residents say two dogs allegedly jumped a fence and killed another woman’s dog before attacking several others in the area. One neighbor claims the same dogs also Continue Reading
Who Does Lorain Work For? Residents Are Demanding Answers
Editorial Commentary LORAIN — A south-side homeowner thought he was finally in control of his family’s future. After years of small leaks and rising water bills, he invested thousands to replace every inch of water piping in his house. He even dug his own trench to the city’s water shutoff, Continue Reading
Beyond Public School: Education Choices for Ohio Families
they actually have. While public schools serve most families, they aren’t the only path available and finding the right fit can make a world of difference in a child’s education. Whether you’re seeking more flexibility, a specialized learning environment, or alternative teaching styles, understanding every option is one of the Continue Reading
New Felony Charge Filed in Elyria Teen Drowning Case
ELYRIA — Elyria Police detectives have filed a new fourth-degree felony charge against 24-year-old Jacob Rosado in connection with an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation, according to a press release issued Wednesday by the Elyria Police Department. On August 19, 2025, detectives charged Rosado with Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter Involving Continue Reading
Police Say Elyria Man Tried to Take Child in Violation of Protection Order, Faces Felony Charges
ELYRIA — On August 15, 2025, a 38-year-old Elyria man with a prior felony conviction for domestic violence was arrested after walking into the lobby of the Elyria Police Department, where officers took him into custody without incident. Dominic Keith Mason, of Park Meadow Drive, faces multiple charges following a Continue Reading
El Salvadorian National Wanted for Sexual Assault Found in Lorain County
ELYRIA — A fugitive wanted for two decades by Texas law enforcement was arrested Friday, August 15, during an ongoing drug and human trafficking investigation conducted by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified Manuel Aquiles Lobo, an El Salvadorian national, while monitoring known targets of the investigation. Lobo was Continue Reading
Route 57 Shut Down After Two Crashes Friday Night
LORAIN COUNTY — Route 57 in Elyria by Midway Mall and the Ohio Turnpike was closed in both directions late Friday night following two separate crashes that tied up traffic for nearly two hours. The first crash occurred around 10:10 p.m. in the southbound lanes, with a three vehicle motor Continue Reading