Lawsuit against Trent Richardson dismissed
LORAIN, Ohio — A civil lawsuit filed against former Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson has been dismissed. The attorney for the plaintiffs in the case, Krystal Jones and Kathleen Hunter,...
View ArticleWait times revealed: How long are veterans really waiting for care?
CLEVELAND – The government released official wait times Monday of every VA hospital around the country, including the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center here. The date released, shows the Louis Stokes VA...
View ArticleToddler shooting suspect’s past with police revealed
CLEVELAND– The suspect in Tuesday’s shooting death of a 2-year-old boy is no stranger to police. Derrice Alexander, 23, was released from parole seven months ago on a felonious assault charge, and on...
View ArticleMan charged in 2-year-old son’s shooting death
CLEVELAND — Police have charged a 23-year-old father with aggravated murder in connection with the shooting death of his 2-year-old son. The charges against Derrice Alexander, 23, were filed Wednesday...
View ArticleJudge issues $3M bond for man charged in shooting death of toddler son
CLEVELAND — A man accused of the shooting death of his 2-year-old son made his first court appearance Thursday. Derrice Alexander, 23, faces a charge of aggravated murder in the death of Derrice...
View ArticleOfficer disciplined in deadly police chase gets job back
CLEVELAND – A Cleveland police sergeant fired for his role in the November 2012 police chase and shooting has been given his job back. According to the Fraternal Order of Police President Lt. Brian...
View ArticleOfficers in deadly chase plead not guilty to criminal charges
CLEVELAND — Six officers involved in the double fatal police shooting that happened in November 2012 were formally charged Friday. Officer Michael Brelo, who faced two manslaughter charges, said he had...
View ArticleInvestigation underway into dog death at city kennel
CLEVELAND — City officials confirm they have started an investigation concerning the death of an animal at the city kennel. The dog allegedly died on June 5, but officials said since the investigation...
View ArticleCharles Ramsey fights traffic charges in court
CLEVELAND — Charles Ramsey, who gained international fame after he helped with the rescue of three women held captive for a decade, found himself back in the spotlight. This time Ramsey was in front of...
View ArticleCleveland police officer arrested on OVI, hit-skip charges
PARMA, Ohio — A Cleveland police officer has found himself on the other side of the law. FOX 8 I-Team reporter Peggy Sinkovich, has confirmed that Lt. Michael Baker, 46, was arrested early Sunday...
View ArticleWife begs for forgiveness, sentenced for poisoning judge’s drink
JEFFERSON, Ohio — The FOX 8 I-Team has learned a plea agreement has been made in the poisoning investigation of an Ashtabula County common pleas judge. The judge’s wife, Carla Hague, 71, entered a plea...
View ArticleResidents cleaning up after heavy rain, strong winds hit Willard
WILLARD, Ohio — Heavy rains and strong winds caused significant damage in the small city of Willard Wednesday night. Thursday, there were still downed trees and power lines on just about every street...
View ArticleKennel worker on restrictive duty after dog’s death
CLEVELAND — A city kennel worker has been placed on restrictive duty while officials continue to investigate the death of a dog at the facility. While on restrictive duty the officer will have no...
View ArticleCleveland residents call for more officers on streets after violence
CLEVELAND — Residents in the city’s Fourth District are pleading with the city for more police officers on the streets. Several of those living there, as well as two city councilmen held a press...
View ArticleSome Brunswick residents call for return of tornado sirens
BRUNSWICK, Ohio — The tornado sirens in the City of Brunswick have been silent for years, but with Monday’s storms some residents say it’s time to have the sirens turned back on. The outdoor warning...
View ArticleSuspect in deadly road rage shooting turns himself in
AKRON, Ohio — The man wanted in Saturday’s road rage murder has surrendered to police. Police say 27-year-old Chauncy Travis turned himself in to authorities around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Travis is being...
View ArticleCleveland man collapses, dies after being sentenced to 60 days in jail
CLEVELAND — Moments after being sentenced to 60 days in jail, a 51-year-old Cleveland man collapsed and died outside a municipal courtroom. Miguel Aybar was handcuffed and being escorted by guards when...
View ArticleFighting for justice: Family calling for murder suspect to return to U.S.
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio — With all eyes on Brazil right now because of the World Cup, a local family is hoping the country will do what they believe is right and send back a woman who is wanted for...
View ArticleHostage situation ends: Man in custody; baby safe
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment EATON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Authorities tell FOX 8 News I-Team reporter Peggy Sinkovich that a 40-year-old man...
View ArticleInterview tapes reveal moments after wife poisoned judge’s drink
ASHTABULA, Ohio — A judge’s wife, who admitted to putting antifreeze in her husband’s wine, is heading to prison. Carla Hague reported to the Ashtabula County Jail Friday morning and was transported...
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