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Cleveland Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Girlfriend’s Death; Sentencing Scheduled for February

Cleveland, Ohio — In a sudden turn of events at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, James Drahos, initially pleading not guilty to the murder of his live-in girlfriend, Tammy Dubuisson, 56, entered a plea of involuntary manslaughter. The shift in plea came during a pretrial hearing on Tuesday, significantly altering the course of the legal proceedings. Drahos, additionally, admitted guilt to several related charges, including offenses against a corpse, tampering with evidence, and …

Murder Suspect Dies by Suicide in Confrontation with U.S. Marshals After Cleveland Shooting Incident

CLEVELAND — A suspect in a fatal Cleveland shooting died by suicide Thursday after being confronted by law enforcement in the city’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood, according to authorities. The deceased, identified as 28-year-old William Abney, was reportedly armed with a handgun when approached by officers, leading to a critical exchange that ended in his death. Earlier this week, Abney was accused of killing Nicholas Mizikar, 32, by shooting him twice at close range inside a …

Violent Ambush on Police Leads to Long-Term Injuries and Career-Ending Trauma for Cleveland Officer

Middlesbrough, England – A Cleveland Police officer suffered severe injuries including muscle loss and persistent pain after being attacked by a gang during a violent encounter last November. The group hurled cans, bottles, and concrete rocks at police who responded to a report of a fire on the Hemlington estate in Middlesbrough. The incident escalated when the officers attempted to arrest one of the men, leading to a violent outbreak that has left one officer, …

Tragic End to Domestic Dispute in Cleveland: Four Shot, Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Cleveland, OH — A tragic incident unfolded in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood Thursday evening, resulting in a deadly shooting that left two dead and two others seriously injured. Authorities arrived at the scene on the 2700 block of Natchez Avenue around 5 p.m. after reports of gunfire erupted. Police discovered three victims with gunshot wounds upon arrival. Preliminary investigations indicated that the violence began when a 22-year-old man approached a 24-year-old woman and an argument …

Community in Mourning: Cleveland State Mourns the Heartbreaking Loss of Alumna in Tragic Taco Bell Incident

Stow, Ohio — A tragic incident at a Taco Bell drive-thru in Stow has left the community and Cleveland State University in mourning. The unexpected deaths of a CSU alumna and another individual on Aug. 15, in what investigators are treating as a murder-suicide, has deeply affected those who knew the victims. Megan Keleman, 25, a recent MBA graduate from CSU, was identified by the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office as the homicide victim. The …

Cleveland Mother to Face Sentencing for the Fatal Blunt Force Injury of Her Toddler

Cleveland, OH — A local woman, having admitted her role in the death of her 3-year-old son last year, is slated to receive her sentence on Monday morning. The sentencing of the Cleveland resident will be publicly accessible via live stream. The tragic case emerged on June 14, 2023, when an incident at a Family Dollar store led to the discovery of young Curtis Lee James Witcher, found unresponsive in his stroller. Despite immediate medical …

Indicted Cleveland Woman Faces Murder Charges in Fatal Car Chase Incident

Cleveland, Ohio – An indictment was handed down on Tuesday for a Cleveland woman in connection to the fatal shooting of Antwoina Carter last month. Trinity Ford, 19, faces charges of murder, felonious assault, and discharging a weapon on a public roadway, as confirmed by a Cuyahoga County grand jury. She is currently in custody on a $1 million bond and is set to appear in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court for arraignment on Friday. …

Violent Attacks Rock Rockford Community: Residents Shocked by Heinous Crime on Cleveland Ave.

Rockford, Illinois – The Rockford community is reeling from a series of violent attacks that occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Cleveland Ave. near Harrison Ave. and Alpine Rd. Residents were shocked by the sudden eruption of violence in their normally quiet neighborhood, where children play and families walk their dogs. Olivia Little, a resident who witnessed the aftermath of the attacks, described the scene as police lined the streets and put up caution tape. The …

Cleveland Car Crash Suspect Sought for Deadly Gas Line Explosion Incident

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant more than a year after a car crash resulted in a deadly explosion in Cleveland. The suspect, identified as Christopher Terry, 39, is accused of driving a 2019 Dodge Challenger at 123 miles per hour, causing a fatal crash. According to court documents, the car struck several front yards, a porch, an apartment building, and the front porch of a house before coming to a stop …

Mother Stabs Husband and Flees with Daughter in Brutal Attack

CLEVELAND, OHIO – A frantic search is currently underway for a one-year-old girl whom her mother allegedly kidnaped after an altercation on Christmas Eve. Local police issued an arrest warrant for Ariel Monae Walters, 29, after she reportedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. The victim was left beaten and stabbed in a local park. Authorities promptly launched an Amber Alert for the missing child, identified as Choice Walters, and …