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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Adult allegedly enrolled as teen at Ohio high school
[Learn more about the Safer Ohio School Tip Line in the player above.] PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WJW) — A Wood County school district is investigating how a 24-year-old suspect was able to enroll in its high school, allegedly posing as a teenage boy for more than a year-and-a-half. The suspect, identified in Perrysburg Municipal Court records as 24-year-old Anthony E. Labrador-Sierra, even played on the school's JV soccer and swim teams, according to the school district. 'Saw a little purple jacket': Teen rescued child from river after deadly Fremont train accident Perrysburg police arrested Labrador-Sierra on Monday, May 19, on felony charges of forgery, accusing him of using fake documents to enroll at and attend Perrysburg High School between January 11, 2024, and May 14, 2025, according to a statement on the school district's website. Labrador-Sierra allegedly enrolled in the district as a 16-year-old unaccompanied minor, under federal and state rules for students experiencing homelessness or who do not have a legal guardian, according to the school district. He had obtained several pieces of identification that 'further complicated the situation,' including an Ohio driver's license and a federal Social Security number. He also had been issued Temporary Protected Status by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to the district. The Wood County Juvenile Court had placed him in guardianship with a Perrysburg family. That family learned May 14 that he was not a minor, but actually a 24-year-old man, according to the district. District administrators met with Labrador-Sierra the following day, May 15, and he claimed the birth certificate he used to enroll was accurate, and that he was 17 years old. He was barred from school grounds while the investigation continued. School officials reviewed social media posts, including posts from people claiming to be Labrador-Sierra's family members. They then contacted Perrysburg police, who began their own investigation, leading to Labrador-Sierra's arrest on Monday, May 19. School officials said the alleged fraud slipped past several federal, state and local agencies, and that the school district had acted in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which regulates education for students experiencing homelessness. 'While the deception was complex and far-reaching, Perrysburg Schools acted swiftly and appropriately once concerns were raised,' reads the district's statement. 'What's most heartbreaking is how many responded in good faith. Staff and local families offered support to someone they believed was a vulnerable teen. Their compassion reflects the best of our community. Though trust was violated, we remain proud of those who chose to help.' Keeping Browns downtown not Cleveland mayor's top priority, I-Team learns Labrador-Sierra is now jailed on a $50,000 bond, court records show. If released, he won't be able to leave Wood County. He's due back in court for a preliminary hearing on May 29. A judge also issued a no-contact order. The suspect's athletic involvement was reported to the Ohio High School Athletics Association, according to the district. FOX 8 News reached out to Perrysburg police for more information on the investigation, but did not receive a response prior to publication. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Akron Schools' Innes CLC closed after break-in, classrooms vandalized
[In the player above, learn more about the Safer Ohio School Tip Line.] AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Suspected vandals trashed at least 10 classrooms at an Akron school sometime over the weekend and also left a bomb threat on a whiteboard, according to police. The threat prompted Akron Public Schools officials to evacuate and close Innes Community Learning Center, along East Avenue, on Monday, according to a statement from Akron police. Child missing after hit by train, 2 women killed It happened sometime over the weekend or early Monday morning, according to police. Suspects broke in to the school and heavily damaged computers and other equipment, and left a threat. 'Because school buses were already in transit when the threat was discovered, students were redirected to Garfield Community Learning Center,' reads a statement from the school district. 'All students were safely transported and are currently being housed in the auditorium at Garfield under staff supervision.' Families were notified and asked to come pick up their students. Man dies after shooting in Akron McDonald's parking lot Police brought in bomb-sniffing dogs to sweep the school on Monday. 'Akron Public Schools is working closely with law enforcement and will continue to follow all safety protocols. Updates will be provided as appropriate,' reads the district's statement. Innes CLC serves students in grades 6 through 8, according to its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sauder Elementary third-grader caught with loaded gun in backpack: police
[Learn more about Safer Ohio School Tip Line in the player above.] JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) — A Sauder Elementary School third-grader found with a loaded handgun in his backpack had previously threatened another student, according to police. Jackson Township police officers responded at about 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to the school along Mudbrook Street Northwest in Massillon, according to a news release. New Jersey teen held captive, locked in dog cage, escapes with neighbor's help: police Another student reported the gun to the school's resource officer, Superintendent Chris DiLoreto wrote in a Friday afternoon statement. That officer then confronted the 10-year-old student and confiscated the loaded .45-caliber firearm, police said. No one was harmed, DiLoreto said. Investigators then learned the boy had previously threatened another student and the resource officer, according to police. 'All students and staff at Sauder Elementary followed safety protocols and remained safe during this matter,' reads the release. 'This incident remains under investigation.' The student was arrested on felony counts of inducing panic and illegal conveyance of a deadly weapon and transported to a Stark County juvenile detention center, police said later Friday. FOX 8 News has decided to withhold his name. Police are continuing to investigate and there may be more arrests, according to the Friday update. Truck driver found guilty of six counts of vehicular homicide in I-70 crash DiLoreto in his statement urged parents to have 'age-appropriate' conversations with students on 'the importance of speaking up when something feels unsafe.' 'Thanks to the swift and responsible actions of those involved, all students are safe. This is now a law enforcement matter, and we are working in full coordination as they conduct a thorough investigation,' DiLoreto wrote. 'We know that hearing this news is distressing. We want to reassure you that the safety and well-being of your children is our highest priority. Our district's safety protocols were followed and worked as designed. We appreciate our student seeing something and saying something.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mentor Public Schools teacher under investigation for alleged incident with student
[Learn more about the Safer Ohio School Tip Line in the player above.] MENTOR, Ohio (WJW) — A now-former Mentor Public Schools teacher is under investigation for an alleged incident involving a high school student. The teacher, who has not been identified, is 'no longer employed by the district,' according to a Friday news release from the city. Man in crosswalk run over by 4 cars, killed: Cleveland police The school district contacted police on April 3 in regard to an 'incident involving a teacher and a student,' reads the release. Schools Superintendent Craig Heath characterized the incident as 'serious misconduct' in a district-wide letter sent Thursday evening: Dear parents/guardians and staff, Unfortunately, I am writing to inform you that one of our teachers is being investigated in regard to allegations of serious misconduct with a high school student. The teacher is no longer employed by the district and has been instructed not to have any contact with our students and staff pending the outcome of the legal process. While we cannot discuss the specifics of the investigation at this time, we can assure you we are taking the allegations very seriously. When we learned of these allegations, we acted swiftly. We removed the teacher from duty and contacted local law enforcement, Lake County Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. We are working in full cooperation with investigators from the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the student's family to maintain the student's privacy. Please know, we already directly contacted the parents and guardians of any students who were in this teacher's class to make them aware right away. You are receiving this information as a districtwide notice. Our communication with the school community has been conducted in cooperation with law enforcement's investigation. Keeping our students safe continues to be a top priority and we will do everything we can to protect them and encourage them to report concerns at any time. At this time, no charges have been filed, and because there is an ongoing investigation, any further information about this case would come from law enforcement officials. Craig Heath, superintendent of Mentor Public Schools Video: Teens accused of firing guns near Cedar Point arrested Mentor police and the Lake County Sheriff's Office have been investigating the case since then. Authorities are not sharing any other information, 'due to the severity of the allegations' and to protect the student's identity, reads the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Middle school coach placed on leave after sexual battery accusations
A middle school wrestling and track coach in Ohio is facing sexual battery accusations, according to our media partner, WBNS-10 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Kory Ross, 34, was arrested and placed on leave from the Johnstown-Monroe School District on Monday. Fairfield County Common Pleas Court documents show that Ross is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a student while employed by the district, according to WBNS-10. TRENDING STORIES: Road closed in Oregon District after large section of building crumbles Body of missing Ohio teen found; Father charged in disappearance Restaurant opens at former Miami Valley Frisch's location Ross is facing one count of sexual battery. The Johnstown-Monroe School District hired him in October 2024, according to WBNS-10. 'The allegations resulting in Mr. Ross' arrest stem from events dating back to September 2023, prior to Ross' employment by Johnstown-Monroe, and to our best knowledge do not involve a Johnstown-Monroe student,' Superintendent Dr. Philip Wagner said in a statement. The district said they were notified of his arrest Monday morning and placed him on unpaid administrative leave. In a statement, the district reassured families that all coaches undergo a background check process before their employment. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office at (740) 652-7900. Those with concerns can report them to the Safer Ohio School Tip Line at (844) 723-3764. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
