Thursday, May 23, 2013
Man flown by Life Flight after Wednesday accident.
A crash involving four vehicles resulted in one male being flown by MetroHealth Life Flight and SR 83 being closed for approximately one hour May 22. A dispatcher at the Avon Police Department said they received a 9-1-1 call at SR 83 and Fitch Farm at 11:26 a.m. on Wednesday. Four vehicles were involved in the crash; three vehicles were towed. SR 83 was closed until 12:24 p.m. when the road was cleared. A source at Avon Fire Department said that two individuals were injured. Names and ages were not available at publication. One male of unknown age was flown by MetroHealth Life Flight for his injuries. A 66-year-old woman was taken to St. John Medical Center. The accident remains under investigation. Check back later for additional details…
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Also in the blotters: Man says Girl Scouts harassed him.
The following information was pulled from the Avon Police log. Information does not indicate an arrest or conviction. On May 10, a man in his mid-20s was dropped off at the Cleveland Clinic unconscious. His friends said he overdosed on heroin and Xanax but did not stay. Avon police put out a request to find the friends and obtain additional information. A friend finally ID’d the man, who was treated at the Clinic. His family in Avon Lake was notified. An update on the man’s condition was not available at deadline. Also in the blotters: Man says Girl Scouts harassed him. A man entering Walmart in Avon called police claiming he was harassed. The incident happened on May 11 after a man signaled to Girl Scouts who had set up a booth that he …
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Demetrice Cannon.
Demetrice Cannon, 28, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cleveland Police for aggravated murder. It is alleged that Cannon shot and killed a man after an argument during a dice game, according to a press release. The incident took place earlier this month on May 2. Cannon is a black male standing approximately 5’05” and weighing 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Cannon is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in the Cleveland area. He also had a previous address near the 1200 block of E. 80th St. in Cleveland. If you have any information in reference to Demetrice Cannon, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain …
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for these men and women.
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office supplies Patch with a list of wanted fugitives each week. View the photos to learn more about each individual. The information in the captions was provided by the county sheriff's office. If you have information regarding the fugitives above, call the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Tip Line at (216) 443-6085.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest and most clicked-on police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre and most talked about police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. • WESTLAKE: Drunk Man Tries to Bail out Woman for Drunken Driving, Promptly Arrested A 34-year-old North Olmsted man should have used better judgment May 11 when he went to bail out a friend who had been arrested for operating under the influence earlier that morning. The man arrived at the police station just after 4 a.m. Westlake police found him to be under the influence and he was arrested for drunk driving as well. Police subsequently determined that he had been drinking with the woman before her arrest. …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The county where the checkpoint will be set up will not be announced until the day prior to the operation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol sent out a press release Monday morning notifying the public that state troopers will conduct a drunken driving checkpoint sometime this week. The county where the checkpoint will be set up will be announced the day before and the exact location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. "If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don't let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired," the patrol said in a prepared statement. Additional support for the checkpoint will be provided by local law enforcement agencies. Check Avon-Avon Lake Patch for updates when they are available.
The event commemorates all officers fallen in the line of duty.
The Honor Guard of American Legion Post 211 will join the Avon Lake Police Department in a brief ceremony commemorating all Peace Officers who have been killed in the Line of Duty. The public is welcome to attend on Wednesday, May 15 at 8 a.m. at the Avon Lake Safety Building,Fortunately there has not been a fatality in the line of duty in the Avon Lake Police Department since it was formed, but many have fallen nationwide. The holiday was created on Oct. 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. Amended in 1994, Bill Clinton, through Public Law 103-322, directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on May 15. …
Monday, May 13, 2013
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Dontez White.
Dontez White is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Lakewood Police for drug trafficking and firearms offenses, according to Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. White, 38, has a significant criminal history, officials said, and should be considered armed and dangerous. White is a black male standing approximately 5’06” and weighing 400 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. White is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in the Cleveland area. He also had a previous address near the 600 block of Willow Dr. in Euclid. If you have information in reference to Dontez White, call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward …
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for these men and women.
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office supplies Patch with a list of wanted fugitives each week. View the photos to learn more about each individual. The information in the captions was provided by the county sheriff's office. If you have information regarding the fugitives above, call the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Tip Line at (216) 443-6085.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. STRONGSVILLE: Man Found Living in Woods A May 3 fire led officials to discover someone has been living in the woods. Firefighters were called to smoke on the east side of the building about 9:40 a.m. and reported to police that there was someone living there. Officers located a man walking to the area, who admitted to having a fort and cooking. The said he believed he had gotten permission to camp there. He agreed to gather up his belongings and move on. That same day, a witness reported a homeless man washing his clothes in the …
