‘We are fighting with him’: Boy battling rare cancer gets surprise boost from...
GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio– The past three months have been difficult for 2-year-old Dutch Cole. In February, his family found out he has cancer. “He has a rare form and has had six chemo treatments,” said...
View ArticleChurch scholarship winners honored at Akron breakfast
AKRON – Officials with the Providence Baptist Church held their third annual scholarship award breakfast Saturday at Quaker Square in Akron. Several high school students were given scholarships to help...
View ArticleTeen accused of killing father agrees to plea deal
WARREN, Ohio– A 15-year-old girl accused of shooting and killing her allegedly abusive father, pleaded “true” to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter. Bresha Meadows was facing an aggravated...
View ArticleStudents dismissed early at Elyria High School following lockdown
ELYRIA, Ohio — An investigation is under way after Elyria High School was placed on lockdown following the report of a threat. According to Elyria Police Captain Christopher Costantino, somebody called...
View ArticleAttorney in Aliza Sherman case sentenced to jail time
CLEVELAND – The attorney who represented Aliza Sherman was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to several charges earlier this month. Attorney Gregory Moore pleaded guilty to one...
View Article4 people arrested, charged in connection with death of 13-year-old in...
ASHTABULA — Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was found in Ashtabula County on May 11. According to the Ashtabula County...
View ArticleNorth Ridgeville animal control officer fired after killing baby rabbits
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio – A local animal control officer was fired shortly after a man said the officer killed baby rabbits in front of him, the FOX 8 I-Team learned. North Ridgeville Police Chief...
View ArticleMemorial fund set up for 13-year-old Ashtabula girl
ASHTABULA – While authorities are continuing to investigate the murder of a 13-year-old girl, friends and family are preparing to say their final goodbyes and to establish a memorial fund in her name....
View ArticlePhotos show husband, friend buying shovel at time of Lakewood woman’s...
CLEVELAND– A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of obstruction of justice in the disappearance of Roaa S. Al Dhannoon. Dhannoon, 25, disappeared from her...
View ArticleAuthorities investigating possible homicide in North Ridgeville
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio– The FOX 8 I-Team has learned police and state agents with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating a possible homicide in North Ridgeville. Sources say a body was...
View ArticleTeen brings handgun to Cleveland Heights High School, police say
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio– Police took a 15-year-old student at Cleveland Heights High School into custody last week for a having a gun on school grounds. At about 9:30 a.m. on May 23, a gym teacher...
View ArticleSeveral crews fighting fire after reported explosion at Copley winery
COPLEY, Ohio — Several fire departments are on the scene of a fire at a winery in Copley. Norton Fire Department confirms there is a well-involved fire at Wolf Creek Winery, 2637 South Cleveland...
View ArticleTamir Rice’s mom responds to officers being disciplined in fatal shooting of...
CLEVELAND – The mother of Tamir Rice says she is relieved one of the officer’s involved in the shooting of her son has been fired. Speaking shortly after the city announced it’s plans Tuesday to fire...
View ArticleFamily of North Ridgeville murder victim speaks out
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio – The family of a man found murdered in North Ridgeville say they are now hoping the killer will be caught soon. “We want to find his killer and bring justice for my dad,” said...
View ArticleNorth Ridgeville police investigating after dog overdosed on heroin
NORTH RIDGEVILLE – The North Ridgeville Police Department is investigating after their officers reportedly discovered drug paraphernalia at a home. It happened last week at a residence on Manning...
View ArticleWidow of Layfayette Township trustee hires lawyer to help get answers
MEDINA, Ohio – The Fox 8 I-Team made a startling find in the mysterious death of a local lawmaker. Investigators say more than three months after the former Lafayette Township trustee’s body was...
View ArticleAuthorities investigate officer-involved shooting in Ashtabula, suspect taken...
ASHTABULA, Ohio — Authorities tell the Fox 8 I-Team that they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the city of Ashtabula. Shortly after 5 a.m. Ashtabula police received a 9-1-1 call from a...
View ArticleOfficer ‘roped’ in to jump roping while on patrol, shows off moves
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Caught on camera, a local police officer just went to new heights to connect with kids at an elementary school. In fact, Strongsville Sgt. Lee Colegrove’s technique even had the...
View ArticleDeputy rescues four dogs found chained and in cages without food or water
VERMILION TOWNSHIP, Ohio-- An Erie County sheriff deputy made a rescue that’s now turned into a mystery. Four dogs left abandoned and starving were found in a barn off of West Lake Road Sunday...
View ArticleLakewood mother claims officer injured teen daughter, files lawsuit
LAKEWOOD – A mother has filed a federal lawsuit alleging a Lakewood police officer injured her teenage daughter during an altercation at the library. According to the suit, filed Monday by Atty. Subodh...
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