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Vehicle crashes into Euclid dispensary: Officials
EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) – The Euclid Police Department responded after investigators said a driver crashed into a cannabis dispensary in the city on Monday afternoon. According to dispatchers, officers were called out to Good River Wellness in the 27100 block of Euclid Avenue at 4:05 p.m. for reports of a car driving into the building. A FOX 8 crew went to the crash scene Monday evening, where they found a large hole in the side of the dispensary. I-Team: What we've learned of possible suspect in Metroparks murder There were no injuries in the crash, officials said. Business officials announced on Instagram that they were closing early on Monday. 'We apologize for any inconvenience,' the post said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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How Euclid's new K-9 honors fallen officer Jacob Derbin's legacy
EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) – A 14-month-old K-9 named Chinook is officially in training with the Euclid Police Department, but his mission is anything but routine. Chinook is a tribute to fallen officer Jacob Derbin, who was shot and killed in the line of duty one year ago. At just 23 years old, Derbin had dreamed of becoming a K-9 handler—an ambition cut short far too soon. Now, that dream is being fulfilled in his honor. Child found dead after Fremont train crash; toddler hospitalized; 2 women dead Chinook, a Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix, will be trained to detect illegal firearms—an intentional decision, considering Derbin was killed by gun violence. The dog's training is being led by officer Jeremy Puszakowski, who said carrying out Derbin's legacy is both humbling and deeply personal. 'There is a lot of expectations and I am going to hold us to a high standard,' Puszakowski said. 'But I am just honored to represent Jacob in this way.' Chinook's name carries special meaning. It comes from the Chinook helicopters Derbin worked on while serving with the Ohio National Guard in Kuwait. But perhaps what makes this tribute the most powerful is who helped bring it to life: Derbin's father, Vince, a longtime K-9 handler for the Euclid Police Department. He worked alongside Sgt. John Lally and the VFR Foundation to select the dog, coordinate the training and ensure his son's vision became reality. 'Be it the planning with VFR, the handler selection—but him specifically working with the dog and picking the dog,' Sgt. Lally said. 'This is what he wanted, and it's in honor of his son.' Memorial Day Weekend travel expected to break 20-year record Just weeks after Derbin's death, the VFR Foundation stepped in. Once they heard he had hoped to become a K-9 officer, they donated Chinook to the Euclid Police Department. 'The city will benefit, the department will benefit, the community benefits,' said David Knott with the VFR Foundation. Over the next six weeks, Chinook and officer Puszakowski will train side-by-side, forming the bond every K-9 team relies on. Once certified, Chinook will be the department's fourth K-9 officer. But he'll be the first with a mission this personal. Every time he hits the streets, every time he finds a gun, it will be in honor of a young officer who never got the chance but whose legacy is now built to last. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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‘They are the heroes': Officers Derbin, Ritter honored at 40th annual law enforcement memorial parade
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Honoring those who sacrificed their lives for our safety was what the day was all about. Law Enforcement from across Ohio came together to honor fallen heroes during the 40th annual Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Parade and ceremony. Attorney General Dave Yost drops out of Ohio's 2026 race for governor The milestone event proved to be a powerful and emotional day, honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting their communities. This included Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin and Cleveland police officer Jamieson Ritter, both of whom were killed in the line of duty one year ago. Hundreds of members of the public lined the parade route to show their support. The impressive procession in downtown Cleveland highlighted the brotherhood within law enforcement and the unwavering commitment officers have to one another. 'They are the heroes that love their families, their communities and their country,' emcee Tony Rizzo said. 'We embrace those left behind, who continue the painful journey without them.' 'Their lives weren't lost; their lives were taken by criminal action,' Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel said. Derbin and Ritter were honored on the one-year anniversary of their deaths. Their names have now been added to the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Wall. It was an emotional day for those who knew the officers, including Euclid Police Chief Scott Meyer. Attorney representing Aliza Sherman's alleged killer says criminal complaint is 'vague': I-Team 'The loss of Jacob … I have 29 years with the Euclid Police Department. I was praying and hoping that I would get through my career without having to live that night,' Chief Meyer said. 'And I pray every night for these officers. They're like my children. I care deeply for them. I love them.' Cleveland Division of Police Deputy Chief Jarod Schlacht said Officer Ritter set a standard to aspire to. 'If we can serve the rest of our lives in a manner that he served for 27 years on this earth, it would be an honor,' Schlacht said. Law enforcement remains a dangerous and often thankless career, committed to protecting communities from crime and harm. Officers who spoke with FOX 8 said that, at the end of the day, their greatest wish is to return home safely to their families. 'I'm speaking from a place of, not just hurt, but of anger,' Meyer said. 'I'm angry with all of the violence that we're seeing today in our society, particularly in Cuyahoga County. It's absolutely obnoxious and I don't feel like I can stand quiet about it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
