The Elyria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this morning on the 1000 block of Melvyn Lane. According to officials, one person is in custody and the scene has been secured. Police said they will provide more information once it becomes available. Additional details, gathered from police Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested After Secret Indictment on Child Exploitation Charges
A Lorain man has been arrested following a secret indictment on multiple felony charges related to child exploitation. Nunzio Boscarello, 42, was booked into the Lorain County Jail on April 26, 2025. According to booking records, Boscarello is listed as a resident of Lorain, Ohio. He faces five felony charges, Continue Reading
Elyria Police Lobby Attack Leads to Attempted Murder Indictment
Daniel Carrillo, 38, of Elyria, has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after an attack inside the Elyria Police Department lobby in March. According to court records, Carrillo was initially arrested on March 11 after allegedly assaulting a woman inside the public lobby of the police station. Witnesses Continue Reading
Lorain Lottery Player Wins $324,000 in Rolling Cash 5 Drawing
LORAIN, OH — A Lorain lottery player is celebrating a big win after matching all five numbers in the Ohio Lottery’s Rolling Cash 5 game, claiming a $324,000 jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at Raceway Pure Gas, located at 3040 Oberlin Avenue in Lorain. The player chose their own Continue Reading
Elyria Dispensary Raid Results in Felony Drug Charges for Lorain Woman
The Elyria Police Department raided an unlicensed dispensary on April 25, 2025. Officers executed a search warrant at Exotic Flower, located at 1600 Middle Avenue in Elyria. This marks the first investigation of its kind in Lorain County. During the raid, detectives found several pounds of marijuana, a handgun with Continue Reading
Felony Charges Expected After Elyria Dispensary Raid
Elyria police executed a search warrant at Exotic Flower, a business located at 1600 Middle Avenue, on April 25, 2025. Police said the store was operating as a suspected unlicensed drug dispensary. This is the first investigation of its kind in Lorain County. The Elyria Police Department’s Narcotics and Detective Continue Reading
Off Duty Officer Crashes City Vehicle Leaves Scene Placed on Leave
A Lorain police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after an off-duty crash involving a city-owned vehicle. According to a report by the Chronicle-Telegram, the incident involved Sergeant Eric Rivera and happened while he was off duty. The crash took place on Long Avenue and damaged two vehicles and Continue Reading
Lorain Community Donates Ballistic Vests to Auxiliary Police Officers
LORAIN, OH — The City of Lorain and the Lorain Police Department formally recognized a group of local organizations on April 17 for donating new ballistic vests to the city’s Auxiliary Police Unit. The ceremony, held at Lorain City Hall, brought together city officials, law enforcement, and community members to Continue Reading
Elyria Woman Arrested for Domestic Violence After Grabbing Boyfriend’s Penis and Hitting Him
An Elyria woman was arrested after police say she forced her way into a bedroom, grabbed her boyfriend’s penis, and hit him during a domestic dispute. Officers from the Elyria Police Department were first called to 119 Delaware Circle just after 8 p.m. on April 22, 2025. When they arrived, Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Admits Guilt in Fatal Lorain DUI Crash
Nicholas Fenik, 25, of Vermilion, has pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed 28-year-old Trent Neal of Lorain. The crash happened in June 2023 on Kolbe Road. Fenik was driving under the influence of alcohol, and Neal was a passenger in the car. Fenik entered his plea Wednesday in Continue Reading