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Execution delayed for man who killed Cleveland police officer

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Julia Bingel |Avery Williams

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a reprieve Friday for the man sentenced to death for killing a Cleveland police officer. Quisi Bryan was convicted in 2000 of killing Cleveland Police Officer Wayne Leon. His most recent execution date for Jan. 7, 2026 has been moved to Nov. 15, 2028. Officer Leon, 32, was killed at a gas station after pulling over Bryan on June 25, 2000.
Ravenna woman identified with genetic genealogy 46 years after skeletal remains found in Pennsylvania

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

WATTS TOWNSHIP, Penn. (WOIO) - A Ravenna woman finally has her name back decades after her skeletal remains were discovered along a Pennsylvania roadway. Pennsylvania State Police say the remains belong to Dorris Joanne Girtz, who went missing at about 23 years old and grew up in Portage County. Troopers announced the development in the cold case Friday, June 20, which is exactly 46 years since the remains were found.
WATCH: Painesville traffic cameras capture moment tree topples on passing car

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - Painesville traffic cameras captured the striking moment a tree collapsed Thursday, falling on top of a passing car. Thankfully, the driver was not hurt when the tree toppled on Mentor Avenue. The police department shared the shocking video to its Facebook page. There was a brief closure Thursday afternoon while crews cleaned up the mess. Copyright 2025 WOIO. All rights reserved.
Earthquake detected in Lake County: Did you feel it?

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

MADISON, Ohio (WOIO) - A minor earthquake was detected Thursday near Madison along the Lake Erie shoreline. The 2.3 magnitude earthquake was reported around 12:54 p.m. Thursday by the United States Geological Survey. People in Northeast Ohio can submit a “Felt Report” to the U.S. Geological Survey describing what they experienced during the earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey said Northeast Ohio has a seismic zone with moderately frequent earthquakes.
Where to find cooling centers in Northeast Ohio

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

OHIO (WOIO) - With warm weather moving into Northeast Ohio, some communities are opening up cooling centers to help you beat the heat. This list will be updated as additional resources are announced. AKRONOperating hours for Summit Lake Community Center at 380 W. Crosier St. are extended on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. People are welcome between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.While most Akron communities centers are closed Sunday, a spokesperson said they will reevaluate if temperatures warrant.
Person shot outside Cleveland restaurant

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland EMS confirms they rushed one person to a local hospital Tuesday after a shooting at 7815 Carnegie Avenue. Located at that address is Angie’s Soul Cafe, a local family business. Staff there told 19 News that a customer came inside to purchase food and was shot outside the business while getting in a car. EMS could not provide many details but said they transported the victim around 2:48 p.m. 19 News has reached out to Cleveland police for more information.
Cleveland Clinic extends hours for several Northeast Ohio locations

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Clinic announced Tuesday that hours are being expanded at many locations across Northeast Ohio. A spokesperson says this will include outpatient specialty appointments, as well as elective surgeries and procedures. For primary care and specialty appointments, the extended hours begin July 7. Many locations will be open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, in addition to adding Saturday hours.
US Marshals arrest fugitive featured twice on Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - U.S. Marshals said Monday they have captured a fugitive featured not once, but twice, on Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted. Gianni Gray Jr. will now have to face a judge on accusations laid out in a 26-count indictment. The 26-year-old man is charged with trafficking offenses, drug possession, having weapons while under disability, possession of criminal tools, and receiving stolen property. According to the Marshals, Gray was on the run for more than a year.
Maple Heights police search for suspects in drive-by shooting

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Maple Heights police launched a search Monday for suspects in a drive-by shooting. According to police, their investigation started around 4:15 a.m. with officers checking out a broken window at a car lot on Broadway Avenue. While they were waiting on the business owner, officers say they spotted a black Dodge Durango in the area. As the vehicle continued southbound on Broadway Avenue, someone inside starting shooting multiple rounds, according to police.
1 dead, 2 critically hurt in altercation in Cleveland Heights

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Avery Williams

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Heights police say one woman is dead and two are critically hurt after an altercation Monday. While the details remain unclear, police say officers were first called out for a stabbing and then learned of gunfire. They arrived around 2:20 p.m. to a Helmsdale Road home and found three women injured. They were each taken to local hospitals. One the victims, a 42-year-old woman, has since died, according to police. Her name was not released.