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23-05-2025
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Enough fentanyl to kill 100K people seized after man rams police cruiser
Detectives seized enough fentanyl to kill over 100,000 people after a man rammed into multiple police cruisers in Akron. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Detectives executed a search warrant in the 2000 block of Triplett Boulevard when 33-year-old Lorenzo Leatherwood Jr drove off, according to CBS-affiliate WOIO. When detectives tried to stop Leatherwood's car, police said he intentionally hit multiple cruisers in an attempt to escape. Once the car was disabled, police said Leatherwood resisted arrest before detectives could take him into custody. TRENDING STORIES: Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to brain disorder, including Ohio performance Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old boy reportedly kidnapped by noncustodial mother Police officer partying at festival while collecting $600K for fake injury, officials say During a search of Leatherwood's home, detectives found more than 200 grams of fentanyl and a gun, which Leatherwood is prohibited from owning, police said in a release. Two milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly, according to the DEA. Leatherwood was charged with seven counts of felonious assault, one count of resisting arrest, willfully fleeing, having weapons under disability, trafficking in drugs, and a probation violation. According to the release, the case will be referred to the Assistant United States Attorney to determine if federal charges are appropriate. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Ohio man killed in murder-suicide while mowing his lawn, neighbors say
Police are conducting a suspected murder-suicide investigation in Cleveland. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Wednesday officers were first called out around 1:30 p.m. to the 15700 block of Munn Road in the West Park neighborhood, according to our CBS-affiliate WOIO. There, officers found a man shot dead in the street. TRENDING STORIES: Florida set to execute suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson case Walmart to raise prices due to tariffs People heartbroken, angry after 2 killed in separate shootings in Springfield A neighbor told WOIO the victim was mowing the lawn when he was killed. 'He was a great neighbor, he was a great guy,' a neighbor said of the murder victim with tears in his eyes. The identity of the victim has not been released. Cleveland police said officers immediately began searching for the suspect and located his car just minutes away. Inside the vehicle, police say they found the suspect, identified as Bryan Hunt, dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Ohio man dies after vehicle lands on him after crash
A 41-year-old man is dead after he crashed into a building in Cleveland on Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood, according to CBS-affiliate WOIO. TRENDING STORIES: Police looking for man, woman accused of paying $1K less for items after altering barcodes Student dies after accidentally falling from balcony during senior class trip 2 people injured after car crashes into porches of multiple houses The man crashed into a building, was thrown from his vehicle, and then the vehicle landed on top of him, WOIO reported. His identity has not yet been released. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Man tased 3 times, hit in face by officers after resisting arrest, police say
Police tased and hit a suspect after he allegedly resisted arrest during a traffic stop. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Toldeo police stopped a car in the 300 block of West Manhattan Boulevard around 11:15 p.m. for a traffic offense, CBS-affiliate WOIO reported. John Dorn was the passenger in the car. Dorn allegedly had an open container that was by his feet and refused to tell police who he was. Dorn then tossed the contents out of the car window. TRENDING STORIES: High school senior shot, killed during possible prank before graduation 'Troubling social media trend' has students forcing objects into Chromebooks New rules say kids can't play in local city street after driver complaints, Police said they told Dorn to get out of the car, but he refused and 'held onto the door frame' and 'continued to pull back from officers.' Officers then tased Dorn three times, but it was 'not effective.' Police then struck Dorn in the face twice, according to court records. In the affidavit, police claimed Dorn 'continued to tense up' and refused to give his hands once he was removed from the vehicle. A Toledo police sergeant suffered 'multiple lacerations, bruising, and swelling' to his right hand. Dorn was ultimately arrested and booked at the Lucas County jail. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Construction worker killed in site accident 6 days before his wedding
A construction worker killed in an Akron construction site accident was due to get married just six days later. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The man was identified as Marcus Miller, of Millersburg, according to CBS-affiliate WOIO. TRENDING STORIES: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for some counties; Threat of damaging winds, hail Last Macy's in the Dayton area up for sale Have you ever wondered why people have blue porch lights in Ohio? Akron police officers responded around 2:30 p.m. Thursday to the 300 block of White Pond Drive for reports of a construction site accident. APD said Miller was working on a new housing development at the time of the incident. Workers nearby reported hearing a wall collapse, and they found Miller deceased when they checked on him, according to WOIO. Preliminary investigation found that Miller was carrying out the framework when an exterior wall collapsed. Miller's obituary describes him as having an easy-going personality and ready smile. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
