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4 days ago
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‘Lawlessness': Hundreds of juveniles cause chaos in Mayfield Heights after church festival
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A large group of juveniles caused a public disturbance Saturday night in Mayfield Heights after being turned away from a packed church festival in neighboring Gates Mills, police said. Advertisement According to the Mayfield Heights Police Department, the incident began at about 7 p.m. when the Saint Francis of Assisi Family Festival reached capacity and organizers requested assistance with hundreds of teens still trying to enter. Two identified after shooting at Summit Co. home Multiple fights broke out between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., police said. Officers pursued two males who were suspected to be armed. One suspect was apprehended and is facing criminal charges. According to police, the festival was shut down 30 minutes early as tensions escalated. An estimated 300 to 400 youths then crossed into Mayfield Heights, where residents soon began reporting trespassing and disturbances, police said. Advertisement Police said the group gathered near Eastgate Plaza, where they vandalized businesses and stole items. Officers from multiple jurisdictions, including Lyndhurst, Highland Heights, Mayfield Village and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office, joined Mayfield Heights police in responding to the chaos. About a dozen businesses were advised to temporarily lock their doors. In one case, officers deployed pepper balls to break up a confrontation involving physical violence. 'It took 35 to 40 officers nearly three hours to bring the situation under control,' Mayfield Heights Police Chief Anthony Mele is quoted in a press release. Advertisement 2 arrested in latest Parma flamingo theft Dozens of juveniles were arrested. No serious injuries were reported. City leaders and church organizers plan to meet in the coming weeks to review the events and discuss changes for future festivals. 'We have a responsibility to our residents, businesses and public safety personnel to ensure that such lawlessness is not repeated,' Mele said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Chase ends in crash and search for suspects
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Cleveland police chase ended in a crash and a search for suspects after three people fled on foot. The scene unfolded at about 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday near E. 93rd Street and Quincy Avenue. Three juveniles shot in Cleveland Cleveland police set up a perimeter and, with help from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office, University Circle police, and Shaker Heights police, two of the three suspects were taken into custody. Family, friends mourning Avon football star A drone and K9 were also used in the search. Both suspects were transported to a nearby hospital by EMS. It's not clear what prompted the chase. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-04-2025
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Bank manager saves Ohio couple from losing $17,000 in scam — recognize the warning signs of financial fraud
One Ohio couple was nearly tricked out of $17,000 — before a Chase Bank manager in Westlake stepped in and foiled the scammer's plan. The bank manager became suspicious and alerted police when the couple tried to withdraw the cash to pay for what they thought was a warrant from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it 'The customers did figure out they were going to be scammed if they took this money out and bought gift cards or put it into a crypto ATM,' Captain Jerry Vogel of the Westlake Police Department told News 5 Cleveland in a story published March 28. It seems this type of scam isn't a rare occurrence. The local broadcaster reports two more instances of fraud involving cryptocurrency machines have occurred recently in Westlake. Victims in those cases lost more than $25,000. Here's what happened, along with steps to protect yourself from being victimized. In one incident, the scammer posed as a Microsoft customer support representative after the victim called a phone number she found while doing a Google search. This is referred to as 'search engine poisoning,' where cybercriminals manipulate search engine results so a malicious website (which looks legitimate) appears at the top of the page. Vogel says the victim was tricked into giving the fake employee access to her computer and was scared into thinking she had visited illegal websites that were trying to steal her money. She was instructed to withdraw $40,000 from her bank and deposit it into a gas station Bitcoin ATM to protect her funds. An attendant took notice and warned her it was a scam, according to News 5, but not before she lost $20,000. In another incident, police say the victim got a call from what he thought was the Social Security Administration directing him to deposit $5,500 in a Bitcoin ATM at a convenience store. The owner of the shop told News 5 they planned to remove the machine. 'I just advise you to be very wary of anything that directs you to buy gift cards or put cash into an ATM,' Vogel said. 'Especially the cryptocurrency ATMs.' Read more: The US stock market's 'fear gauge' has exploded — but this 1 'shockproof' asset is up 14% and helping American retirees stay calm. Here's how to own it ASAP Fraud losses involving Bitcoin ATMs topped $65 million in the first half of 2024, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers over the age of 60 were 'three times as likely as younger adults to report losing money to Bitcoin ATM scams.' The median loss across all age groups was $10,000. When it comes to financial scams, there are usually some red flags. They often start with an unsolicited call, email, text or social media message asking for money or personal information (such as bank account details or passwords). Scammers also use high-pressure tactics to create a sense of urgency designed to make you panic — such as impersonating the authorities or claiming you have a virus on your computer. This is followed by a request for money, commonly through unconventional methods like gift cards, prepaid credit cards, a wire transfer or cryptocurrency. If you're panicked enough, you may not stop to consider the validity of this request. 'If someone's calling you out of the blue demanding money, threatening you, and it has to do with Bitcoin, it's going to be a scam,' cybersecurity expert Alex Hamerstone told News 5. For example, 'the police don't generally call you and tell you they want to arrest you, right? They come to the door,' he said. As for the IRS, 'they'll never take your tax payment using gift cards.' If you get a call or email from someone claiming to work for an institution, such as your bank or the police department, and they ask for personal information or a sum of money, don't take action. Instead, call them up yourself to confirm their story and verify a real employee tried to contact you. You can learn more about common scams on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website or report a scam to the Federal Trade Commission. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Sign in to access your portfolio
