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Ohio moves to ban ticket quotas with House Bill 131

1 day ago | news5cleveland.com | Tracy Carloss

CLEVELAND — House Bill 131 is making its way through the Ohio House of Representatives. It would ban police chiefs and sheriffs from requiring quotas for traffic tickets. Right now, it is legal for any police chief or sheriff to require a certain number of tickets to be written. “Ticket quotas are detrimental in police work,” said Willoughby Hills Police Chief Matthew Naegele. Naegele supports the bill, and he said so do most other police chiefs.
Lorain Co. corrections officer fired; case sent to prosecutor for potential charges

1 day ago | news5cleveland.com | Scott Noll

ELYRIA, Ohio — A Lorain County corrections officer was fired for what the sheriff called "reckless judgment" that created a "serious security issue." The incident happened on Dec. 29, 2024, inside the county jail. Investigators said Corrections Officer Christopher Jackson was serving lunch to inmates when one of the men threw a cup of feces at Jackson. Video showed Jackson return to the man's cell and enter.
Northeast Ohioans unite to write brighter future for Ugandan students

1 day ago | news5cleveland.com | Damon Maloney

MEDINA — In March, I reported on LifeStone Ministries' efforts to collect thousands of books to build several libraries and learning centers for schoolchildren in Mukono, Uganda. Justin Brenenstuhl, the mission's director for the Christian publishing company based in Middleburg Heights, said the goal was to raise at least 5,000 books by June 1. He said schools, public libraries, churches and private individuals had been collecting books and making donations on their behalf.
New information expected in case of man whose neck was broken in jail

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Scott Noll

ELYRIA, Ohio — There are new developments expected in the two-year-old case of a Lorain County corrections officer accused of tossing a handcuffed man into a wall and breaking his neck. When asked for an update on the case, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office said Sheriff Jack Hall planned to release information Tuesday. On May 12, 2023, Jeff Fry was arrested by Elyria police on a misdemeanor bench warrant and taken to the Lorain County jail for booking.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office launches proactive policing unit to combat crime

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Tracy Carloss

PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Dedicated to targeting fugitives and drug-related offenses, the Lake County Sheriff said a new unit has achieved over 260 arrests and seized significant quantities of narcotics, enhancing safety across the county. The unit is laser-focused on proactive policing. “It’s more targeted enforcement,” said Lake County Sheriff Frank Leonbrunno. The deputies are targeting fugitives, drugs and guns.
Man burns 100 library books; residents donate 1,000 more to local libraries

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Nadeen Abusada

BEACHWOOD, Ohio — In Beachwood, the community is rallying together after a man reportedly burned 100 books from the local library — and filmed himself doing it. For Kate Anderson Foley, books are more than just words on a page. “These are our words, these are our lived experiences,” said Foley. As the author of a children's book about a young girl named Ida finding her voice in a world filled with hate, Foley has experienced that power firsthand.
Arrest warrant issued for parents of Canton 3-year-old who died

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Maya Morita

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the parents of a 3-year-old who died earlier this month, according to the Canton Police Department. On May 5, officers responded to Gilbert Circle NE for a report of a child found in his bed not breathing, police said. The 3-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A warrant was obtained for his parents, Demetres Givens, 42, and Jamie Thompson, 37, police said.
A married couple lost their dads to police line-of-duty deaths; now they help others

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Bob Jones

COPLEY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Across the country and throughout Northeast Ohio, ceremonies are taking place to honor fallen officers as part of National Police Week. For a local couple, this time of year is very personal. Wyatt Woodrell and his wife, Gabby Leon, were young children when they each lost their police officer fathers to line-of-duty deaths. Decades later, they make sure to keep the legacies of their dads alive.
Need some help with utility bills? You may qualify for this assistance program.

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Maya Morita

The summer heat is coming, and Step Forward is urging residents to take advantage of its year-round energy assistance programs. While Step Forward has its Summer Cooling Program starting in July, it said there are ways to save year-round, especially with its Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP+). PIPP+ helps residents manage their utility bills and maintain consistent service.
Small earthquake near Madison recorded Sunday night

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Drew Scofield

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened Sunday night about six miles east-southeast of Madison in Lake County. According to the United States Geological Survey, it occurred about 3.16 miles below the surface around 10:47 p.m.The area is no stranger to minor earthquakes. CLICK HERE to see an interactive map of the area where the earthquake occurred.