Cleveland winner scores $25K annually after lottery hit
Cleveland, OH — A Lucky for Life ticket sold at a Cleveland gas station has delivered a lifetime prize of $25,000 per year to one Ohio Lottery player, officials confirmed Tuesday. The…
Three Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Distributed Over 1,100 Pounds of Cocaine in the Cleveland Area
Federal law enforcement officials today announced the arrest of three men charged in a 30-count indictment for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy that is alleged to have brought over 500…
Cleveland man admits to drug conspiracy
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Jontue Coleman, of Cleveland, Ohio, has admitted to his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Coleman, age 45, pleaded guilty today to…
Two Cleveland Men Charged with Distributing Fentanyl Mixture that Led to Overdose Death
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment charging Willie A. Pratt, 33, and Darryl L. Roberts, 31, both of Cleveland, Ohio, with distributing…
Two Cleveland Men Indicted for Using a Firearm in Connection with a Carjacking in Elyria
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment on March 3, 2022, charging Clinton Lindsey, 24, and Trayqwan Dunlap, 19, both of Cleveland, Ohio,…
$20K Win on Million Dollar Mega Multiplier in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH – Mark Baron of Cleveland played the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Million Dollar Mega Multiplier and won $20,000. After mandatory state and federal tax totaling 28 percent, Mark will receive $14,400.…
Winning $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO – One lucky ticket holder won $3,000,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on January 28, 2022 by matching five numbers and choosing to add the Megaplier. C’s Beverage & Deli, located at 4621…
Winning $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO – One lucky ticket holder won $3,000,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on January 28, 2022 by matching five numbers and choosing to add the Megaplier. C’s Beverage & Deli, located at 4621…
Cleveland man sentenced to 10 years for drug charge
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Genghis Taylor, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced today to 120 months of incarceration for a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Taylor, also known as “G,”…
Cleveland police officer killed on New Year’s Eve, then killer stole his car
CLEVELAND, OH – On December 31, 2021, at approximately 6 pm, an Aggravated Robbery Motor Vehicle incident occurred at 4320 Rocky River Drive in which a 25-year-old off-duty Cleveland Police Officer…
$50K win on Peppermint Payout sold in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO – Leslie Orr is enjoying a sweet start to the holiday season after winning a $50,000 top prize playing the Ohio Lottery’s $3 scratch-off, Peppermint Payout. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/$3-Games/Peppermint-Payout She will receive approximately $36,000 after…
Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Threatening a Federal Employee
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal jury today returned a guilty verdict against Defendant Lon R. Sweeney, 56, of Cleveland, Ohio, following a four-day trial before Judge Dan Aaron…
Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Robbery and Evidence Tampering
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal jury today returned guilty verdicts against Defendant Tandre Buchanan, Jr., 23, of Cleveland, following a three-day trial before Judge Donald C. Nugent in…
Cleveland man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Eiandreus Kirkland Rebraun Pique, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced today to 57 months of incarceration for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney William J.…
Former Cleveland VA Medical Center Supervisor Sentenced to 37 Months and Ordered to Pay More Than $1.25 Million in Restitution for Theft and Kickback Scheme
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that William H. Precht, 54, of Kent, Ohio, was sentenced today by Judge Donald C. Nugent to 37 months imprisonment and ordered to pay $1,259,390.66…
Shot Spotter alert leads Columbus police to man shot and killed on Cleveland Avenue
COLUMBUS, OH – On October 8, 2021, at 1:37 am, officers were alerted to two shots fired by ShotSpotter. Officers responded to the area and located a victim, 51-year-old John D. Moore,…
Former Cleveland City Councilman Sentenced to 6 Years for Tax Violations, Witness Tampering and Falsifying Records
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that former City of Cleveland Councilman Kenneth Johnson was sentenced today by Judge John R. Adams to six years imprisonment. Johnson was found guilty by…
Cleveland Man Sentenced to 57 Months After Conviction of Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Darryl Borden, 43, of Cleveland, was sentenced today by Judge Patricia A. Gaughan to 57 months imprisonment after Borden pleaded guilty in May of…
Donatos Pizza Announces Expansion Plans in Cleveland
Columbus, OH – Donatos Pizza, a Columbus-based fast-casual pizza chain made famous for its Edge to Edge® toppings, has signed a franchise development deal that will add several more locations in Greater Cleveland.…
DEA Agent shot drug suspect in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH – On April 14, 2021 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Cleveland Police Officers responded to East 82nd Street and Decker Avenue for shots fired. While enroute, officers received information that the…
Cleveland police shoot and kill armed fugitive wanted for murder of woman in September
CLEVELAND, OH – On April 15, 2021 at approximately 4 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call for a male threatening a family in the 13600 block of Beachwood Avenue. Officers did…