Lorain Reels From Overnight Spate of Shooting Incidents; Investigations Underway
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter Lorain, OH – A series of shooting incidents across Lorain early Saturday morning and into Sunday afternoon has left the community reeling and prompted multiple police investigations. Authorities are working to determine if, and how, these incidents may be connected. The first incident occurred at Continue Reading
Shooting Incident on W Sixth Street Under Investigation in Lorain
Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter Lorain, OH – Lorain authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on West Sixth Street early Saturday morning. The official accident report details the event, which took place around 4:06 AM EDT on March 29, 2025, in the parking lot of 200 West Sixth Street. Continue Reading
Massie & Lorain County Corruption Probe: Ex-FBI Agent Joins Sheriff
By Aaron Knapp LORAIN, Ohio – Former FBI agent Raymond Michael Massie, an expert in corruption probes, has joined the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Massie, who led the large Cuyahoga County corruption probe, will now head a new unit in Lorain County dedicated to investigating corruption. A Distinguished Career Investigating Continue Reading
Lorain Seal Flyer Sparks Ethics Probe for Garcia
By Aaron Knapp Staff Writer Lorain, OH – Rita Garcia officially announced her candidacy for the 2nd Ward Councilwoman seat in the City of Lorain. This announcement comes as a campaign flyer, which reportedly utilized the city’s official seal, has drawn scrutiny. Second Ward Councilwoman Victoria Kempton referred the matter Continue Reading
Elyria Mourns the Loss of Bobby Oliver, the “Twisted Tea Guy”
By Aaron C. Knapp, Staff Writer Lorain County is in mourning this week following the unexpected passing of Bobby Oliver, 35, a local man who became a national figure in 2020 after a video of him confronting racial slurs at an Elyria Circle-K went viral. Oliver, who often went by Continue Reading
BREAKING: Manhunt Ends as James Douglas Meadows is Apprehended in Lorain County
By Aaron Knapp, Lorain Daily Staff Writer LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio – James Douglas Meadows Captured: Authorities have apprehended James Douglas Meadows, 37, in Lorain County. The man was sought for a parole violation and for allegedly assaulting two Sheffield Village Police officers. Subsequently, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office announced his Continue Reading
Urgent Escape: Big Hunt On in Lorain County
Sheriff Jack Hall reported that the suspect attempted to endanger the lives of the marshals by trying to strike them with his vehicle before again fleeing on foot. Major Torres is quoted as saying there was a short pursuit, maybe three miles, before Meadows abandoned his vehicle.