Suspect Had 294 Magazines, 100 Pounds of Explosives in Lorain Ambush That Killed Officer Wagner
The Elyria Police Department laid out new details Wednesday about the July 23, 2025 ambush in Lorain that killed Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne, describing an armed attacker who staged rifles and equipment to confront the first wave of responding officers. Investigators said the Continue Reading
Police: Elyria Man Admits to Striking Woman in Head During Bloody Domestic Incident
An Elyria man is facing felony charges after police say he struck a woman during an argument, leaving her with a head injury. Officers were called to the 200 block of Frances Boulevard on September 11, 2025, where they found a woman bleeding from the head. Witnesses reported a heated Continue Reading
Elyria Woman Charged with Felonious Assault After Staircase Incident
An Elyria woman has been charged with felonious assault following an incident that left another woman bleeding from the head. Police say 40-year-old Angel Witherspoon was involved in a dispute at a home on Bath Street on September 11, 2025. Witnesses told officers the argument escalated, and Witherspoon allegedly shoved Continue Reading
Two Arrested at Elyria Walmart on Drug Trafficking and Theft Charges
Elyria police arrested two women on September 12 at the Walmart on Chestnut Commons Drive after a theft complaint led to the discovery of fentanyl, crack cocaine, and other narcotics. Police identified the suspects as Karlee Clark, 28, of Grafton, and Carrie Pettry, 37, of Elyria. Both were taken into Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Lorain County Residents
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about a phone scam that has recently surfaced in the area. According to reports, several residents have received calls from individuals claiming they missed a court appearance and that warrants had been issued for their arrest. In at least one case, Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Earn 2 Stars on State Report Card
Lorain City Schools received an overall rating of 2 stars out of 5 on the 2025 Ohio School Report Card, a mark that means the district “needs support to meet state standards.” The rating reflects a slight decline from last year’s 2.5-star score and places Lorain among the lowest-performing districts Continue Reading
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Elyria
Elyria police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning, September 15, at the intersection of State Route 57 and Cleveland Street. Officers were called to the scene around 6:38 a.m., where a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Lifecare EMS responded and transported the victim, Continue Reading
Missing Paraglider Walks Into Airport Unharmed
Video: Crews staged at the property of the initial call at 11175 Oberlin Rd. In the late evening hours, Thursday, Lorain County Fire, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and Amherst Police Department responded to 11175 Oberlin Rd. for a report of a missing paraglider on the property. While responding to the Continue Reading
Lawsuit Filed Against Former Commissioner Michelle Hung
Rebecca Campbell, the current wife of Jeffrey Hung, has filed a civil lawsuit against his former wife, Michelle Hung, in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. The case, assigned to Judge Chris Cook, was filed Thursday by Campbell’s attorney Michael Wilson of Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co., LPA. Rebecca Continue Reading
Lorain School Bus Involved in Accident; No Injuries Reported
Lorain, Ohio — September 9, 2025 According to a report by WOIO Channel 19, a Lorain City Schools bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon after a car allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with the bus. The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. near 112 West 18th Street Continue Reading