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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.
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16-05-2025
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Woman sentenced for burglarizing 86-year-old woman's home in Barberton: Prosecutor
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A woman was sentenced to time in prison Thursday for burglarizing an 86-year-old woman's Barberton home late last year, the Summit County Prosecutor's Office announced. The sentencing to two years in prison came after Mary Davidson had pleaded guilty to the following charges in April: burglary (second degree felony) and theft from a person in a protected class (fifth degree felony). Man dies, stabbed multiple times on Mother's Day: Medical Examiner In December, police found Davidson inside the elderly woman's home. She told police she was there to clean carpets and drop off groceries. Police had been called to the home by the woman's son who had set up security cameras on the property and noticed an 'unknown woman rummaging through his mother's belongings,' according to police. The homeowner told police she did not know Davidson and that she had broken into her house and stolen jewelry. This was reportedly the second time Davidson had forced her way in, according to police. The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Parade is today At that time, police took Davidson into custody for burglary. 'Davidson took advantage of a vulnerable member of our community, showing no regard for the safety and dignity of the elderly. I will always fight for the protection of our senior population,' Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich said in a statement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Parade is today. Watch it here
[Watch previous FOX 8 News coverage in the player above.] CLEVELAND (WJW) — The city of Cleveland is preparing for the 40th annual Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Parade. Police officers were downtown preparing on Friday morning, setting up and reading all the names of the fallen officers. They're expected to read the names at a memorial service at the Peace Officer's Memorial at the end of the parade. Another million-dollar home hits the auction block in NE Ohio Police officers from local, county, state and federal agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada will be taking part in the event. It will also include family members of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Avenue and East 12th Street. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you live on the west side, you can actually catch a convoy of officers on their way down to the start of the parade. They plan to leave Lorain at 9 a.m. and proceed down state Route 6, or Lake Road, to get to the start of the downtown parade. This entire week has been dedicated to fallen police officers and today's annual parade is a way to bring everyone together to honor them all. Changes to Ohio deer hunting limits If you are headed downtown, please be aware that parking restrictions around the parade route are in place until 4 p.m. Parking will be prohibited on: East 12th Street from Lakeside Avenue to Superior Avenue East and West Ontario Street from Superior Avenue to Lakeside Avenue East and West Lakeside Avenue from East 13th Street to West 3rd Street North and South West 3rd Street between Lakeside Avenue and Summit Avenue East and West Violators will be ticketed and towed, according to police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
