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Investigators work to identify body found in local river wrapped in bed sheet
ERIE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW)— Authorities are investigating after a kayaker discovered a man's body wrapped in a bed sheet and tied with rope in the Huron River last month. The Erie County Sheriff's Office said the discovery was made on May 16 in a marshy section of the river near State Route 2. The body was in a remote area and discovered by a kayaker. Man found dead in NE Ohio identified 18 months later The victim, believed to be between 20 and his mid-30s, was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed about 160 pounds, and had dark facial hair, according to the Lucas County Coroner's Office. Officials said the man's remains were wrapped in a fitted bed sheet and tied with marine-style rope. The man had several distinctive tattoos that investigators hope will help identify him. Ground beef sold nationwide possibly contaminated with E. Coli They include the letters 'LV' on his torso, 'VIP' on his lower abdomen, and a design of a smoking revolver and playing cards on his right shoulder. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Erie County Sheriff's Office at (419) 627-7553. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-05-2025
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Local officials remind residents of their rights, responsibilities as gun owners
People in Greene Township had the opportunity to learn about gun safety Wednesday night. A 'know your rights and responsibilities on legal firearm ownership' forum took place at the Greene Township Municipal Building Wednesday evening. Conneaut Lake students debut original books at red carpet event The event discussed the Second Amendment in detail with various topics such as 'the right to open and conceal carry', illegal guns, and how to properly store guns to keep everyone safe. 'We have a proud tradition in western Pennsylvania of a lot of hunters, and a lot of gun owners, and we wanted to make sure they knew their rights and responsibilities, so it's always good to have a refresher,' said State Rep. Bob Merski. Pennsylvania State Police, the Erie County Sheriff's Office and the Erie County District Attorney's Office were also at Wednesday night's event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-04-2025
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Erie County peace officers now allowed to use EpiPens
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) – On Monday, the Erie County Sheriff's Office began issuing epinephrine auto-injectors, or EpiPens, to deputies for the first time ever as an additional means to help save lives when there is no time to waste. In their patrol vehicles, peace officers across the state have carried tourniquets, bandages, Narcan and other first aid items in addition to being able to use CPR training to help save lives. But there are times when law enforcement officers arrive at the scene of a medical emergency even before an ambulance, and Sheriff Paul Sigsworth believed it was important for them to also have the ability to use EpiPens in the event of an individual suffering from a life threatening episode of anaphylactic shock After meeting with local paramedics and emergency room physicians, he reached out to Ohio Senator Teresa Gavarone, who was immediately supportive. Popular supplement sold on Amazon recalled 'I was shocked when seconds can mean the difference between life and death that that wasn't allowed,' said Gavarone, who sponsored Senate Bill 234, giving properly trained peace officers that authorization. Gavarone said her enthusiasm for sponsoring the legislation was rooted in her own personal experience with a daughter who suffers from tree nut allergies and has experienced severe episodes of anaphylaxis since she was very young. Among those who Sigsworth consulted was Dr. Donald Spanner of University Hospitals in Cleveland. 'I always tell our paramedics during training about the ones who die, die instantly, within minutes and terrible stories of children who get into nuts or get stung by a bee. Those people literally die on the scene and our only hope for these patients is the first line providers. Not just the EMTs and not just the paramedics, but the police who are there frequently before everyone,' said Spanner. 'I do believe it's going to be beneficial in the more rural areas, but it's not to say it wouldn't happen even in the areas that are covered by full time departments,' said Captain Dean Gasser of the Margaretta Township Fire Department, who was also consulted as a part of the process. Sigsworth said, in most all cases, the patients already know their history and they also already know what they have been exposed to that triggered their episode. 'Normally what happens is we will get a 911 call and usually it's the patient themselves and they say, 'I just got stung, I just ate some food, I'm having an allergic reaction,'' said Sigsworth. Invasive, parasitic fish in Great Lakes thrived during COVID-19 That information would help peace officers when deciding if using the EpiPen is appropriate. The legislation requires peace officers who are issued EpiPens to complete anaphylaxis training. Erie County's EpiPens were provided by University Hospitals. The effort there was supported by Firelands Health. Sigsworth said the medication would not be issued to someone who is already unconscious. 'We are not the medical experts. We don't pretend to be. We are certainly not trying to replace paramedics, but all we can do and what we want to do is preserve life until they can arrive and get them into a clinical setting where hopefully they can have a positive outcome all the way around,' said Sigsworth. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-04-2025
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Niagara County DA brings charges against Erie County Sheriff's narcotics unit chief
LOCKPORT — The chief of the Erie County Sheriff's Office narcotics unit has been charged with three vehicle and traffic law violations in connection with an accident that occurred one year ago in Buffalo. The charges were issued by Buffalo Police at the direction of Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman, who has been appointed a special prosecutor overseeing the crash investigation. 'Today, at my office's request, the Buffalo Police Department issued three vehicle and traffic citations to Daniel J. Granville for incidents occurring on April 11, 2024. Mr. Granville is charged with three counts of leaving the scene of a property damage accident without reporting,' Seaman said in a statement released Friday afternoon. Seaman said his office 'continues to investigate this matter.' But, he said, 'There will be no further comment at this time.' Shortly after Granville was charged, Buffalo police announced that five of their officers had been placed on administrative leave in connection with an internal departmental investigation into their handling of Granville's accident. Granville's sister-in-law, Buffalo Police Lt. Lucia Esquilin, was reportedly called from outside her patrol zone to the crash scene and signed off on some of the officer reports of the incident. Granville, known in the sheriff's office as 'D.J.,' was driving an Erie County-owned pickup when he slammed into six parked vehicles, and damaged a seventh vehicle, at 11:38 p.m. April 11, 2024 on Buffalo's West Side. WIVB-TV has reported that Granville was on duty at the time of the crashes, which stretched over two separate streets. At that time, Buffalo Police officers investigating the crash issued Granville a ticket for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. That charge was later reduced by Buffalo city prosecutors to a jaywalking violation. Erie County Court Judge Sheila DiTullio tapped Seaman as a special prosecutor for the case because a relative of Granville is employed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Buffalo police have said they are 'cooperating with Seaman's office.' In a statement released by Buffalo Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright, the department said placing the five officers on leave 'does not imply guilt or wrongdoing by any of the officers.'
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04-03-2025
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Erie Co. Sheriff's Office announces safety, technology updates
(WJET/WFXP) – The Erie County Sheriff's Office provided new information regarding their ongoing goal to update the technology used by local law enforcement. Beginning in 2023, the sheriff's office began their transition from using several outdated record-collecting methods and equipment as a way to enhance safety and benefit Erie County citizens and taxpayers. State police conducting DUI enforcement St. Patrick's Day weekend Since making these changes, the office has announced that, with the help from the Erie County 911 Center, they've successfully implemented a new specialized records management system along with a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Prior to these updates, officers would listen to the radio and manually write information with a pen and paper. Now, the CAD system allows law enforcement to transfer information to mobile data terminals, as well as see the real-time locations of on-duty deputies to ensure quicker response times and provide more accurate information during high-risk situations. Remote Area Medical coming to Ashtabula Co. for free clinic These new updates will also help fellow first responders, as information can be shared much more easily. The sheriff's office ensures citizens that these updates will help improve safety and security in Erie. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
