Lorain Man Accused of Shooting Someone in the Chest: Fugitive of the Week

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Anetaeus Spencer.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Anetaeus Spencer, the task force’s fugitive of the week.   Spencer is wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm by the U.S. Marshals and the Lorain Police Department, according to a press release from the task force. Spencer allegedly shot someone in the chest after an argument at Gills International Lounge in Lorain in October.  Spencer, 30, is approximately 5’07” and 210 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He’s thought to be hiding in Lorain and has a previous address near the 2400 block of Lorain’s Washington Ave.   The task force is offering a reward for information that leads to Spencer’s capture. Individuals can call the task force with information …

• Photos (1)

Avon Man Found Dead in Lorain's Lakeview Park

Lorain police say death of Anthony "A.J." Bodnar Jr. appears to be suicide

In the Courts: Drunken Drivers, Theft and Drug Possession

This week's roundup of Avon Lake Municipal Court fines and sentences.

Editor’s note: The Avon Lake Municipal court hears misdemeanor and traffic cases for Avon, Avon Lake and Sheffield Lake. The following dispositions are public records. Full details can be found on the Avon Lake Municipal Court website. Maxwell Saladonis, Atkins Avenue, Lakewood fined $250, 3 days jail for petty theft. Eric West, Beachdale Avenue, Avon Lake fined $250 for disorderly conduct. Benjamin Taddesse, Cannon Avenue, Lakewood fined $100 for disorderly conduct and $250 for attempted theft. Donald Cox, 131 Forest Hill, Avon Lake fined $66 for speeding. Vincent Libassi, Pebble Lake Trail, No. Ridgeville fined $66 for speeding. Melanie Eyerman, Lake Road, Avon Lake fined $75 for speeding. William Grayson Sr., Colorado Avenue, Lorain …

• Photos (1)

To the Beach: Lakeview Park, Lorain

One of Lorain County's most popular beaches, going to Lakeview Park is an an all-day affair.

Lakeview Park is one of Lorain County’s largest parks with a lake view. This park is broken into north and south portion by U.S. 6 (West Erie Avenue). The popular beach, which is part of the Lorain County Metro Park system, was completely renovated in 2007 and includes a new bathhouse, a café and handicapped access to the beach. Pack the towels, shovels and few bucks for snacks and expect to spend the day at this park. This is a bona-fide beach with 1/3 mile of groomed sand including a large playground area on the beach. During summer evenings, volleyball games are in full swing. Steps to the beach are accessible to the East Beach and West Beach. On top of the steps, visitors will find the park's historic rose beds containing 2,500 roses …

• Photos (10)

Missing Avon Lake Student Found Safe in Lorain

15-year-old Tricia Kowalski is safe after being found in Lorain.

The Avon Lake Police located Tricia Kowalski, missing from Avon Lake since March 4, in the city of Lorain.  According to an Avon Lake Police press release, with the assistance of the Lorain Police Department, Avon Lake detectives located the 15-year-old girl at an address on 10th Street in Lorain at 3:35 p.m. on March 23. She was transported to a detention home per a pending Lorain Count Juvenile Court order.  The investigation is continuing to determine her activities since she was reported missing.  Tricia is the daughter of Holly and Joe Kowalski. Tricia, in her second year at Avon Lake High School, did not return to her Captain’s Galley address March 4, Avon Lake Sgt. Det. Vince Molnar said March 22. 

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)

Kristin Leb

9:50 am on Thursday, March 24, 2011

Thank God she was found safe. I'm praying that God opens her heart to her family so that they can all heal from this.   more ›