SWAT Arrests Lorain Man in Meister Road Shooting Death
LORAIN — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Jomar Perez, 21, of Lorain, in connection with the July 29 shooting death of Robert Willis, 28, of North Ridgeville. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Task Force and SWAT team executed search and Continue Reading
Child Injured, Dog Killed in Reported Attack on Fairless Avenue
A reported dog attack on Fairless Avenue left a four-year-old child injured and at least one dog dead, according to multiple eyewitness accounts. Residents say two dogs allegedly jumped a fence and killed another woman’s dog before attacking several others in the area. One neighbor claims the same dogs also Continue Reading
Route 57 Shut Down After Two Crashes Friday Night
LORAIN COUNTY — Route 57 in Elyria by Midway Mall and the Ohio Turnpike was closed in both directions late Friday night following two separate crashes that tied up traffic for nearly two hours. The first crash occurred around 10:10 p.m. in the southbound lanes, with a three vehicle motor Continue Reading
Better Block returns to Lorain with safer streets in focus
Lorain’s Broadway corridor came alive on Saturday, August 9, as residents turned out for the city’s third Better Block event and the first since 2019. The pop-up demonstration showed how wider sidewalks, defined bike space, and traffic-calming features could change the feel of the street. Organizer Eric Newsom of Lorain Continue Reading
Body believed to be missing Elyria teen found in Black River; identity pending
Disclaimer: The following information is based on unconfirmed reports from individuals on or near the scene, including people identifying themselves as close to the family. As of publication, law enforcement and the Lorain County Coroner’s Office have not issued any official statements confirming the recovery or identifying the body. ELYRIA, Continue Reading
Search for Missing Elyria Teen Continues as Police Call Disappearance ‘Suspicious’
The search for 16-year-old Vincent Pabon continued Friday in Elyria after he was reported missing near the Black River early Thursday morning. Elyria Police Captain Bill Lantz confirmed the disappearance is being treated as suspicious and stated that additional fire department personnel are expected to return to the search area Continue Reading
Search Continues for 16-Year-Old in Elyria’s Black River
Emergency crews continued their search Thursday evening for a 16-year-old male who was last seen in the early morning hours near the East Falls Riverwalk in Elyria. According to Elyria Police, the teen had spent the night near the river with 24-year-old Jacob Rosado. Police say the two were walking Continue Reading
Search Underway for Missing Teen in Elyria River; Alcohol Believed to Be Involved
Elyria Police and multiple emergency agencies are actively searching the Black River near East Falls Riverwalk after a 16-year-old male reportedly entered the water early this morning and did not resurface. At a press briefing near the scene, Elyria Police Captain Bill Lantz confirmed that the missing individual is a Continue Reading
Juvenile Missing in Elyria River Near East Falls Riverwalk
Emergency crews are searching the Black River behind the Elyria Police Department after a juvenile reportedly entered the water early Friday morning and did not resurface. Witnesses at the scene said two boys were present when one jumped into the river. The other ran to get help. A man identifying Continue Reading
Police Investigate Vehicle and Tape Off Lot on Camden Avenue, Alleged Dead Body Investigation
Police activity on Camden Avenue near East 31st Street drew attention Monday morning after officers taped off an empty lot containing a parked vehicle. The property, believed to be city-owned or managed through a Lorain revitalization program, sits on a low-traffic stretch of Camden just south of Day’s Dam. Scanner Continue Reading