Elyria Man Arrested After Reckless Driving and Hostile Encounter
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 31-year-old Elyria man was arrested Sunday evening after police say he drove recklessly through a residential neighborhood and escalated a domestic call by interfering with officers. Leonis C. McGilvery was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. on July 28 after allegedly speeding down Cambridge Avenue, squealing Continue Reading
Courtroom Arrest Follows Domestic Violence Allegation Against Lorain Lawyer
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio — A Lorain attorney was arrested Tuesday morning inside the Lorain County Justice Center after police issued a warrant related to a reported domestic violence incident earlier that day. Mark Stephenson, 70, of Lorain, was taken into custody shortly before 11 a.m. while present in a courtroom Continue Reading
Lorain Man Charged With Murder After He Runs Over Victim in Sandusky
SANDUSKY — A Lorain man has been charged with murder following a fatal incident that occurred early Friday morning in Sandusky, according to local authorities. Sandusky police said officers were dispatched around 2 a.m. to the 1200 block of Central Avenue in Sandusky for a report of two men involved Continue Reading
Man Who Led Police on March Chase Pleads Guilty
LORAIN — A Lorain man who was the subject of a March manhunt has pleaded guilty to two felony charges in connection with separate cases in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. James D. Meadows, 37, entered guilty pleas to charges of escape and tampering with evidence. The pleas stem from Continue Reading
High-Speed Chase in Lorain County Stems from Domestic Threat Involving Baseball Bat
A high-speed pursuit unfolded across Lorain County on Saturday after an initial call reported a man threatening someone with a baseball bat at a residence near Phillip Court, off Furnace Street in Elyria. Early scanner traffic indicated the incident began as a domestic situation involving an ex-boyfriend making threats inside Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After 11 Violations for Begging and Biking on Freeway
An Elyria man with a long history of roadway-related offenses and public solicitation charges was arrested again on June 4, following what authorities say is his eleventh violation involving panhandling, trespassing, or illegal use of local highways. James S. Bennett, 64, was taken into custody by Elyria police after being Continue Reading
Lorain County Labeled ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction’ by Homeland Security
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Lorain Among Top U.S. Districts for Music Education Programs
Lorain City Schools has been named one of the nation’s top communities for music education, earning national recognition from the NAMM Foundation (National Association of Music Merchants). The announcement was shared during a recent special meeting of the Lorain City Schools Board of Education, where members of the district’s music Continue Reading
MAHD House Bar Raided by Ohio Casino Control Commission
ELYRIA TOWNSHIP, OHIO — The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), along with the Ohio Investigative Unit and the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, executed search warrants at two Elyria Township businesses on Thursday as part of an illegal gambling investigation. Agents seized gaming machines from MAHD House Bar & Grille, located Continue Reading
Authorities Say Woman Lied About Being Pistol Whipped to Draw Police to Scene
An Elyria woman is facing criminal charges after police say she falsely claimed she had been pistol whipped during a 911 call, triggering an emergency response in the early hours of May 17. According to police reports, officers were dispatched around 12:00 a.m. to the 1300 block of East Avenue Continue Reading