Alec Sapolin

Cleveland

Assignment Editor at FOX 8 Cleveland

@UOregon alumnus and journalist for @fox8news Opinions are my own. Find me where the coffee’s hot. 𓅓

Featured in: Favicon

cleveland19.com Favicon

hawaiinewsnow.com Favicon

wbrc.com

nbc12.com

kold.com

ky3.com + 84 more

Articles

Police release bodycam showing Browns DT’s arrest

Aug 16, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

AVON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Avon Police released the body-worn camera footage detailing Monday’s arrest of Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. on domestic violence charges.
Sobriety checkpoints scheduled in downtown Cleveland

Aug 16, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Division of Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol announced they will be teaming up to hold sobriety checkpoints in downtown Cleveland at the end of the month. Cleveland Division of Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz says the goal of the initiative is to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and to make the roadways safe for drivers. The checkpoint is scheduled to take place in the area of E. 9th St. and Prospect Ave. from 9 p.m. Aug. 26 through 1 a.m. Aug. 27.
Arraignments for 2 men charged in shooting death of 7-year-old boy inside Stark County motel

Aug 15, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two of the three suspects charged in June’s shooting death of a 7-year-old boy inside a Stark County motel will face a judge Friday morning for their arraignment hearings. The little boy was inside a room at the Knights Inn Motel in Plain Township on June 21 when he was shot around 1 a.m.His father, William Dolch, 33, was indicted Wednesday on the charges of reckless homicide, endangering children, tampering with evidence and having weapons under disability.
Gov. DeWine involved in talks with city about future of Cleveland Browns Stadium

Aug 15, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb met with Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Browns stadium, a city spokesperson confirmed. The conversation between the two happened one week following the Haslams’ letter to fans, which also included renderings of a domed stadium in Brook Park.
Child shot in downtown Cleveland: EMS dispatchers

Aug 14, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A child was hospitalized following a shooting in downtown Cleveland, according to dispatchers. Cleveland EMS dispatchers say the 4-year-old was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center following the shooting, which occurred around 2:15 a.m. in the area of E. 13th St. and Chester Ave. EMS dispatchers say the child suffered ‘minor injuries’; however, the child’s current condition is unknown. The circumstances of the shooting is unknown. There are no known suspects.
Man caught taking photos of young girls changing clothes in Westlake store: Police

Aug 14, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Westlake Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a man caught taking photos of young girls changing in a local store. WPD says the man was caught around 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Dicks Sporting Goods in Crocker Park, 300 Crocker Park Blvd. “Westlake PD will not tolerate this,” the department said on Facebook. Anyone with information on the man is asked to call 440-871-3311 or email [email protected]. Copyright 2024 WOIO.
Gov. Mike DeWine readies state agencies to assist following NE Ohio storms

Aug 9, 2024 | 13abc.com | Alec Sapolin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation Friday to ready all state agencies to assist the Northeast Ohio community following Tuesday’s storms.
MetroHealth fires President and CEO

Aug 9, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - MetroHealth announced their Board of Directors voted to fire the hospital’s president and CEO on Friday. Airica Steed’s termination is “effective immediately”, according to a hospital statement. She arrived in 2022. “We thank Dr. Steed for her service and wish her well in her future endeavors,” said E. Harry Walker, MD, chair of the Board of Trustees. “We had high expectations when she arrived in 2022 and are sorry those expectations have not been met.
Portage County man charged with raping 9-day-old girl

Aug 9, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A local 27-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly raping a newborn, according to court records. According to Portage County Court records, Steven Ferguson is on a $500,000 bond and will be arraigned in court Monday, Aug. 12. Court records say he is accused of having sexual contact with the 9-day-old girl on or about the date of Aug. 3.
Road buckling from water main break in Cleveland

Aug 8, 2024 | cleveland19.com | Alec Sapolin

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A water main break is causing a road in Cleveland to buckle and restrict traffic to one lane. The water main break is located on W. 114th St. near Madison Ave., and started around 11 p.m. Thursday. The Cleveland Division of Police said officers have W. 115th St. blocked off. There is no known timetable on restoration efforts. Copyright 2024 WOIO. All rights reserved.