Data shows Cleveland officers have only chased 1 suspect in 2021 so far; council members concerned police arenât pursuing enough suspects
Data shows Cleveland officers have only chased 1 suspect in 2021 so far By Hannah Catlett | March 15, 2021 at 9:31 PM EDT - Updated March 15 at 9:42 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Are police in your city chasing criminals too much? Or, not enough?
As that discussion continues across Northeast Ohio, 19 Investigates discovered data that shows a stark contrast between local departments when it comes to how often they engage in a pursuit.
We told you last week when city leaders spoke out, saying Cleveland Police are not doing everything in their power to.Posted by Hannah Catlett on Monday, March 15, 2021
Man in custody after leading police on pursuit, striking 2 police cars with 3 children in his car
Driver leads police on chase, hits 2 cruisers with 3 kids in his car
Posted at 10:28 AM, Feb 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-17 19:43:09-05
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio â A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after striking two police cruisers while leading officers on a pursuit with three young children in the backseat early Wednesday morning. The pursuit, which spanned two counties and collectively lasted more than a half hour, ended when law enforcement from multiple departments surrounded the vehicle on Harvard Ave., just east of I-77.
16-year-old Newburgh Heights girl found safe Kayla Lanum (Source: Newburgh Heights Police Department) By Avery Williams | January 17, 2021 at 1:59 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 7:12 PM
NEWBURGH HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Newburgh Heights Police confirmed 16-year-old Kayla Lanum has been found safe and is back home.
She stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds.
Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are also brown. UPDATE Kayla has been located. She is safe and back home. Thanks to everyone who shared this and helped look.Posted by Newburgh Heights Police Department on Sunday, January 17, 2021
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Updated: 2:54 PM EST December 30, 2020
CLEVELAND Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O Malley announced today that a grand jury has indicted Ellis Wilson, 34, for the murder of of a 33-year-old Garfield Heights woman near the Harvard Avenue exit ramp of Interstate 77.
According to the report, on December 19, 2020, Wilson and the victim were arguing insider her vehicle as she was driving on I-77 with her two children, ages 12 years old and eight months old, respectively, in the backseat. Following the argument, Wilson allegedly shot the victim multiple times prior to the vehicle coming to a stop near the Harvard Avenue exit ramp and then fled on foot.