AVON, OHIO — A local man is disputing allegations of animal neglect after authorities removed more than 30 animals from his property during an enforcement operation last month. On June 25, the Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, in coordination with the Avon Police Department, carried out a search 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
Sheriff’s Office Brings in Barry Smith to Support School Safety in Lorain County
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new face to its School Resource Officer (SRO) program. On July 1, 2025, Sheriff Jack Hall officially swore in Deputy Barry Smith, a veteran law enforcement officer with more than 30 years of experience, including 20 years serving as an SRO in Continue Reading
Police say woman removed suspected drugs from body during arrest
Juliet M. Britt, 42, of Amherst, was arrested by Elyria police on June 28, 2025, and is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after officers say she removed suspected drugs from her vaginal canal while being transported to jail. According to a patrol narrative, officers encountered Britt during the early morning Continue Reading
Cosmetology Instructor at JVS Charged With Obstructing Official Business
ELYRIA, OH — Kimberly A. Wooley, 53, a cosmetology instructor at Lorain County Joint Vocational School, has been charged with obstructing official business following an arrest by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on June 28, 2025. According to court records, Wooley was taken into custody at approximately 11:03 p.m. and Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Launches Holiday Crackdown on Impaired Driving
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up traffic enforcement this Independence Day weekend with a new countywide campaign aimed at curbing impaired driving and reducing crashes. Funded by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, the initiative will run from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, covering all state routes Continue Reading
Construction Begins to Fix Lorain’s Most Dangerous Intersection at Henderson and Colorado
LORAIN — After years of documented crashes, public safety concerns, and planning, the City of Lorain has officially begun construction on a $735,000 safety overhaul at the intersection of Henderson Drive and Colorado Avenue—an area now recognized as one of the most dangerous in the city. Between 2019 and 2021, Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Approves Extended Day Plan Amid Teacher Concerns
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Lorain High School’s Building C. All five board members were present: Jay Ferguson, Barbie Washington, Dr. Mark Ballard, Bill Sturgill, and Courtney Nazario. The meeting included the approval of several key financial and Continue Reading
Elyria Man Charged After Breaking Into 11 Unlocked Cars Behind Auto Shop
ELYRIA, Ohio — A 44-year-old Elyria man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after police say he admitted to entering unlocked vehicles behind a local auto shop and stealing items including drugs, money, and tools. Charles Andrew Seaman III was arrested on June 24, 2025, by Elyria Police following a criminal Continue Reading
Heatwave Escalates Elyria Neighborhood Tensions: Two Pepper Spray Confrontations in One Week
In just five days, two separate Elyria neighborhoods saw heated arguments escalate into pepper spray assaults. Both incidents involved ongoing tensions between neighbors and happened during a stretch of hot summer weather. Incident 1: Spray Through the Screen On June 19, Elyria police arrested 45-year-old Thomas Donaghue after he sprayed Continue Reading