Bomb Threats Reported At Amherst Schools; Steele Cleared After Police Sweep
AMHERST — Amherst Exempted Village Schools confirmed Thursday that bomb threats were reported involving Marion L. Steele High School and Walter G. Nord School, prompting evacuations, lockdowns and a large law enforcement response across the district. District officials said all school buildings were initially placed on a Level 1 lockdown Continue Reading
Lorain County man charged with OVI, felony drug possession after Elyria traffic stop
ELYRIA — An Amherst man was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence and felony drug possession following a late-night traffic stop in Elyria, according to Elyria Police and Lorain County Jail records. Police said Jose Antonio Mendez Jr., 52, was stopped around 10:56 p.m. May 5 near West 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
Elyria Police Charge 19-Year-Old After Juvenile Stabbed During Disturbance
ELYRIA — A 19-year-old Elyria man is facing a felony charge after police say a 16-year-old boy was stabbed Sunday afternoon during a large fight involving as many as a dozen people at Colonial Oaks Mobile Home Park. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:32 Continue Reading
Elyria Police Respond to Reported Stabbing at Colonial Oaks Apartment Complex
ELYRIA — Elyria Police Department and fire crews responded Sunday afternoon to Colonial Oaks Mobile home park after multiple people were reported stabbed. Initial reports indicated two stabbing victims, though later updates suggested as many as three people may have been injured. Emergency medical crews were initially staged while officers Continue Reading
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