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9 hours ago
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Body of teen who fell into Black River found
ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – The body of a missing teenager who fell into the Black River on Thursday was recovered Saturday afternoon. Elyria Police Captain Gerald Lantz confirmed to Fox 8 News that the body of 16-year-old Vincent Pabon has been found. I-TEAM: East Cleveland body camera shows moments officers were shot During continued search efforts on Saturday, Pabon's body was located and recovered around 3 p.m., a press release from the police department said. 'Our hearts are with Vincent's family during this unimaginably difficult time,' said Capt. Bill Lantz of the Elyria Police Department. 'We extend our deepest condolences and will continue to support them as the investigation continues.' On Thursday, a witness reported that Pabon had fallen into the river early that morning and never resurfaced, police said. Pabon was last seen near East Falls Riverwalk on the Black River, accompanied by a 24-year-old man, according to a Thursday news release from police. The pair had spent the night in the area, drinking and talking, police said. Police were told that Pabon fell into the water at some point. I-TEAM: Euclid police investigating Friday homicide The 24-year-old man told investigators he tried to help Pabon, but that he also fell into the water. The man made it out of the water, but said he could no longer hear or see Pabon. Pabon was reported missing to police just before 8 a.m., according to the report. Elyria firefighters and a Lorain County dive team on Thursday, Aug. 7, searched for hours near the falls behind the city police department, according to a previous news release. After investigating the circumstances surrounding Pabon's disappearance, police charged Pabon's companion, identified by police as 24-year-old Jacob Rosado, with a felony count of tampering with evidence. Rosado was also charged with a misdemeanor count of contributing to the unruliness of a minor, for allegedly supplying the teen with alcohol. Authorities said they may consider additional charges as the investigation continues. Rosado had his first court appearance Friday morning in Elyria Municipal Court, where he was handed a $100,000 bond. He's due back in court on Thursday, Aug. 14. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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Search resumes for teen who fell into Black River
ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) — The search for a missing teenager, who is believed to have fallen into the Black River, resumed on Friday morning, as police deployed an aerial drone. Authorities are investigating a possible drowning after a witness reported 16-year-old Vincent Pabon had fallen into the river early Thursday morning and never resurfaced. I-Team: Search for suspect after 2 East Cleveland officers shot Pabon was last seen early Thursday, Aug. 7, near East Falls Riverwalk on the Black River, accompanied by a 24-year-old man, according to a Thursday news release from police. The pair had spent the night in the area, drinking and talking, police said. Police were told that Pabon fell into the water at some point. Sobriety checkpoints planned in 2 NE Ohio counties The 24-year-old man told investigators he tried to help Pabon, but that he also fell into the water. The man made it out of the water, but said he could no longer hear or see Pabon. Pabon was reported missing to police just before 8 a.m., according to the report. Elyria firefighters and a Lorain County dive team on Thursday, Aug. 7, searched for hours near the falls behind the city police department, according to a previous news release. After investigating the circumstances surrounding Pabon's disappearance, police charged Pabon's companion, identified by police as 24-year-old Jacob Rosado, with a felony count of tampering with evidence. Rosado was also charged with a misdemeanor count of contributing to the unruliness of a minor, for allegedly supplying the teen with alcohol. Authorities said they may consider additional charges as the investigation continues. Rosado had his first court appearance Friday morning in Elyria Municipal Court, where he was handed a $100,000 bond. He's due back in court on Thursday, Aug. 14. 'Our hearts are with Vincent's family during this incredibly difficult time,' Elyria police Capt. Bill Lantz is quoted in the release. 'This is a challenging and complex search, and we remain fully committed to locating him. We are utilizing every available resource and deeply appreciate the continued support from the many first responder agencies assisting in this effort.' Anyone with information on Pabon's whereabouts or who may have interacted with Pabon or Rosado from the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 6, to the morning of Thursday, Aug. 7, is urged to call Detective Tyler Loesch at tloesch@ or call 440-326-1205. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
