Naked Suspect Found in McKinley School Ductwork After Hospital Escape, Sheriff Says
A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was found hiding inside McKinley School in Elyria on Wednesday afternoon after fleeing University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center unclothed, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began around 2:34 p.m. on April 22 when the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office was notified Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office Uses New Concealed Device as Option for High-Risk Court Cases
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has recently introduced the use of a concealed electronic restraint device in certain high-risk cases as an alternative to visible shackles in the courtroom, according to Corrections Inspector General Ryan Kolegar. The device, worn on a defendant’s leg and hidden under clothing, is Continue Reading
Judge Rules Lorain Defendant Incompetent in Stolen LifeCare Vehicle Case
A Lorain man accused of stealing a LifeCare SUV during an emergency call has been found incompetent to stand trial, with a judge ordering treatment in an effort to restore his ability to face the charges. Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Donna Freeman ruled on April 3 that Tristen Wyatt, Continue Reading
Police: Elyria Man Accused of Strangling Friend During Dispute
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man is facing an assault charge after police say a dispute with a friend escalated into a violent incident that included allegations of strangulation and repeated blows to the head. According to a report from the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched around 8:20 p.m. Continue Reading
Police Investigate Possible Shootout After Man Shot in Lorain
LORAIN — Police are investigating a possible shootout after a man was shot in the leg during an incident on Homewood Avenue, according to initial information from officers on scene. Officers responded to the area and located at least two shell casings, indicating that shots were fired. The victim’s condition Continue Reading
Man Arrested After Child Abduction and Vehicle Theft in Elyria
ELYRIA — A man is in custody after police say he abducted a six-year-old child and stole a vehicle following an argument Friday morning. Officers with the Elyria Police Department were dispatched around 11:11 a.m. on April 3 to the Friendship Gas Station on Beechwood Drive for a reported child Continue Reading
Student Faces Multiple Charges After Gun Incident at Elyria High
ELYRIA — A lockdown at Elyria High School Friday led to the arrest of a 17-year-old student after police say a handgun was brought onto school property. According to Elyria Police, a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The Continue Reading
Police Seize Cash, Savings Bonds, Luxury Items in Elyria Drug Trafficking Case
ELYRIA — A Pennsylvania man was arrested early March 27 following a drug investigation at a hotel on Midway Boulevard, according to police and court records. Frank Nicholas, 41, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody at the Sycamore Suites, located at 621 Midway Blvd., after officers conducted an investigation that Continue Reading
Man Charged With Aggravated Burglary, Multiple Felonies After Elyria Assault, Victim Lost Consciousness
ELYRIA — A Lorain man is facing multiple felony charges following a reported early morning assault at a home on Franklin Avenue, according to Elyria police. Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:26 a.m. on March 27 to the 200 block of Franklin Avenue for a domestic violence complaint. Dispatchers advised Continue Reading
Man Indicted on Rape, Grooming Charges in Elyria Case Involving 12-Year-Old
A man has been indicted by a Lorain County grand jury on multiple charges, including rape and grooming, in a case involving a 12-year-old girl in Elyria, according to court records. Joshua Telford, 35, of Cincinnati, is facing several felony charges in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. The indictment includes Continue Reading