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
Elyria Police Arrest Suspect After Chase Ends in Crash
ELYRIA — A 25-year-old Amherst man with outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after a police pursuit ended in a crash at a busy Elyria intersection. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers attempted to make contact with Denavin Whitman at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the parking Continue Reading
Lorain Police Report Shows Burglary Down but Shots Fired Slightly Up
LORAIN — The Lorain Police Department’s latest weekly crime report shows overall reported cases are down compared to last year, while crashes and shots fired incidents have increased in key areas across the city. The report, prepared by the Lorain Police Crime Analysis Unit and released April 28, covers the Continue Reading
Willie Gaddy Murder Trial Begins in Lorain Tower Boulevard Double Homicide Case
LORAIN — Jury trial has begun for Willie Damarr Gaddy Jr., the Lorain man charged in the April 2025 Tower Boulevard shooting that left two people dead, including his younger brother. But the biggest legal fight may not be whether Gaddy fired the shots — it is whether a jury Continue Reading
Amherst Council Tables Proposed DORA Expansion
AMHERST – Amherst City Council’s Ordinance Committee spent much of its April 20 meeting weighing a proposal that could significantly change how the city’s downtown operates during the summer months. The proposal would expand Amherst’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) from its current use during special events to a daily Continue Reading
Ohio Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Loses Ballot Eligibility After Running Mate Withdraws
An Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate has effectively lost ballot eligibility after her lieutenant governor running mate officially withdrew from the race, triggering a state law that prevents votes for the joint ticket from being counted. Heather Hill, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, was running alongside Stuart Moats as her Continue Reading
Council Upholds Rejection of Controversial Sugar Ridge Development After Failed Delay Vote
A proposed residential subdivision on Sugar Ridge Road will not move forward in its current form after city council upheld the planning commission’s decision following a failed attempt to delay the matter Monday night. The project, known as the Heron Ridge subdivision, was previously brought before the planning commission, where Continue Reading
Elyria Police Respond to Reported Shooting, Incident Determined to Be Swatting Call
Elyria police responded to a reported shooting in a residential neighborhood after a 911 call from a child claimed his father had just shot his mother, according to information circulating locally and initial dispatch details. Multiple units were sent to the area near Winthrop as officers treated the call as Continue Reading
Loaded Gun Drops From Suspect During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A routine traffic stop in Elyria early Saturday morning led to multiple felony charges after police say a loaded firearm fell from a suspect during the encounter. According to a police report, the stop occurred around midnight on April 18 in the area of Lake Avenue and Cascade Street. Officers Continue Reading
What Is the ‘Senior Assassin’ Game? Why You Might See It in Your Neighborhood
A game played by high school seniors across the country is drawing increased attention this spring, with police departments in multiple states issuing warnings about how it can appear to the public. The game, commonly known as “Senior Assassin,” is a long-standing tradition among graduating students. Participants are assigned a Continue Reading