ELYRIA, OHIO — A 33-year-old Elyria man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 30, 2025, following a domestic violence investigation that led to felony charges. According to Elyria police, officers responded to an apartment on Fox Hill Lane after a woman reported being assaulted by James E. Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested for OVI and Firearm Violation in Vermilion
A Lorain man was arrested late Sunday night in Vermilion after police say he was speeding, driving under the influence, and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated. At approximately 10:37 p.m. on July 27, Sgt. Leo Chandler of the Vermilion Police Department observed a motorcycle traveling 58 miles per hour Continue Reading
BREAKING: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Westlake with Suspect in Custody
Preliminary information sourced from Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF. No official law enforcement statement has been released at this time. A high-speed pursuit that originated in Lorain County ended this afternoon in Westlake after a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the use of stop sticks, a Continue Reading
Thousands gather to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner in public memorial
Cleveland — Approximately 6,000 mourners filled Rocket Arena on Wednesday morning to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was ambushed and fatally shot in the line of duty. The service drew law enforcement from across Ohio and neighboring states, along with family, city officials, and community members. The Continue Reading
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
Ex-WEWS Chief Meteorologist Mark Johnson Returns to Broadcasting
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mark Johnson, the longtime face of weather at WEWS Channel 5, is stepping back into the spotlight with a new role at TEGNA, the media company that owns WKYC Channel 3. While he won’t be appearing on Cleveland’s airwaves just yet, he’s now contributing weather forecasts across Continue Reading
Lorain Police Announce Funeral Details for Officer Wagner
LORAIN, OH – The Lorain Police Department has released official details for the memorial service honoring Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who passed away in the line of duty. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and will take place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. According to a Continue Reading
Police: Man Lit Cigar in Front of Employee, Pocketed Lighter, and Left Store
ELYRIA, OH — An intoxicated man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 25 after lighting a cigar inside a gas station, in full view of the employee, and then casually walking off with the store’s lighter. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the GetGo Continue Reading
Officer Brent Payne Released from Hospital After Ambush Shooting
LORAIN, OHIO — Lorain Police Officer Brent Payne has been released from Cleveland Metro Hospital and is now recovering at home after being critically injured during a July 23 ambush that shook the city’s law enforcement community. Payne was transported by Life Flight from Mercy Health to Lorain to MetroHealth Continue Reading
Banned From Walmart 8 Times, Elyria Woman Arrested With $500 in Goods
ELYRIA, OH – A 35-year-old Elyria woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly attempting to leave Walmart with over $500 worth of merchandise, despite reportedly being banned by store staff from entering the premises multiple times in the past. According to police, Sade Simmons was taken into custody around 4:44 p.m. Continue Reading