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Officer's disciplinary case raises questions about Cleveland's police oversight
22+ hour, 49+ min ago (1514+ words) CLEVELAND " The City of Cleveland is pushing to end federal oversight of its police force, something that's been in place since the city entered a consent decree in 2015. In a press conference announcing a joint motion that the U.S. Department of…...
New program coming to Summit County to reduce recidivism
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (908+ words) AKRON, Ohio "On Thursdays at the Summit County Jail, it's all love at the Rejoice and Recovery group run by Gil and Russ Goodwin. The I.G.N.I.T.E Program was started in 2020 and aims to increase the amount of education opportunities, jobs…...
Regional mayors address community concerns over ICE operations
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (116+ words) Regional mayors, led by Mayor Karen Bass, address community concerns over ICE op'er'a'tions'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Regional mayors, led by Mayor Karen Bass, address community…...
Wisconsin legislator pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
3+ day, 7+ min ago (511+ words) MADISON, Wis. " A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics. Prosecutors in Milwaukee County charged state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez in February. Online…...
Parents sue after son died during opioid withdrawal in jail
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (261+ words) HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio "Parents of a man who died during opioid withdrawal in the Hamilton County Justice Center are initiating a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the staff and their medical contractor "failed to provide critical medical care." In the…...
Milwaukee Police Department changes flock camera policy
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (340+ words) MILWAUKEE " The Milwaukee Police Department has changed who has access to its flock cameras. This comes after former Milwaukee Police Officer Josue Ayala was charged with attempted misconduct in public office for allegedly misusing MPD's flock camera system. Ayala is…...
Ohio Hispanic city officials speak out against racist letters
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (313+ words) CLEVELAND "Lorain City Councilman Angel Arroyo received a postcard containing racist, hateful messaging at his home last Monday, and he isn't the only Hispanic leader being targeted. Lorain now holds a record-high number of Latino elected officials, but not all…...
Deputies fatally shoot armed man during investigation in Columbia County
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (255+ words) TOWN OF WEST POINT, Wis." A 37-year-old man was fatally shot by deputies Wednesday night after pointing a gun at officers during an investigation into a possible hit-and-run in Columbia County, police said. Deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office…...
Darke County Sheriff's Office warns of scam
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (137+ words) Darke County Sheriff's Office warns of scam'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Darke County Sheriff's Office warns of scam DARKE COUNTY, Ohio " The Darke County Sheriff's Office…...
Community holds vigil remembering two girls found dead in suitcases
1+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) CLEVELAND "The Cleveland neighborhood of Collinwood paid its respects and held a vigil in memory of two little girls whose bodies were discovered in suitcases on a baseball field at East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue. Although the sun managed to…...