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CAR SLAMS INTO COLGATE HOME IN ELYRIA

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:31:00 +0000

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Elyria – A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into a home on Colgate in Elyria early Friday morning.

Witnesses say they could hear the car coming south on Garford at what they believe was a high rate of speed just before the driver ran the stop sign at Garford and Colgate and drove into the side of the house.

Although there was extensive damage to the structure and two vehicles that were parked inside the garage nobody inside of the home was injured.

The Elyria Police are investigating the crash. More details will be posted later today.

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DRIVER FLEEING TROOPER CRASHES INTO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BUILDING

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:42:00 +0000

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Elyria – Two people were taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning after they crashed into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County on Middle Ave.

Trooper Al Marcum of the Ohio State Patrol said that Officers in Elyria had been searching for this particular car all night. “The car had reportedly been stolen and there was also reports of the female, who was driving the car, having had assaulted the male passenger.”

Marcum said he spotted the Dodge Stratus on Broad Street near Middle Ave and activated his overhead lights to get the driver to pull over. Marcum said the driver immediately took off south on Middle Ave. The driver lost control of the car as she approached the intersection of Oberlin Road. Tracks in the grass shows that the car came in sideways crossing the lawn and then struck parts of a playground causing the car to go airborne and crash into the brick building.

Marcum and Officers from Elyria Police climbed over the car to gain access into the building to check on the welfare of the driver and passenger. They found both injured but speaking to them. When Firefighters and Paramedics arrived they made their way through a man door on the side of the building to the two victims.

Both the driver and passenger were then taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital Emergency Room with serious injuries but not life threatening injuries.

An official from the City of Elyria Building Department was called to the scene to check the stability of the structure. A short time later he posted signs that deemed the building as “unfit for human occupancy.”

The State Patrol is handling the crash with the assistance of the Elyria Police Department.

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CHILD WAKES FAMILY – ALERTS THEM OF FIRE IN THE HOME

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:13:00 +0000

Elyria – A seven year old boy is being credited for saving his family after a fire broke out in their mobile home in Colonial Oaks off Middle Ave early Monday morning.

Assistant Chief Ron Brlas of the Elyria Fire Department said the boy was sleeping in a front room when he woke up and saw fire behind a TV set. “He crawled down the hallway to the back of the home and woke up his parents.”

The father first woke up to his child yelling fire then woke up his wife. He then got his wife out through a back window and then started handing the children out to her one by one. The children, ages 2 months, 2 years and 7 years, were all taken to Grandma’s house across the street.

When Firefighters arrived Brlas said they found heavy fire shooting from the front of the home. Firefighters took about 20 minutes to bring the blaze under control.

LifeCare Paramedics were called to evaluate the family and ended up transporting all five to Elyria Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation. Brlas said the family going to the hospital was more of a precaution than anything else.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:55:00 +0000

REST IN PEACE STUKA

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:54:00 +0000

In March of 2007 TMC NEWS introduced you to Elyria Police Department’s newest K-9, Stuka and his Handler, Officer Rick Walker. STORY

Today we are saddened to announce that Stuka has passed away.

Walker announced on his personal Facebook page today to his friends and family that he “had to say goodbye and let go of my loyal partner, friend and companion, K-9 Stuka.”

Walker went on to thank his co-workers and friends that has embraced them over the last seven years. He also thanked the City of Elyria for giving him the “honor” to serve as a K9 Handler.

Also hit hard by the loss of Stuka was Walker’s family who he also thanked.

Walker closed his remarks with the following message to his partner of seven years:
Stuka, thank you for the memories that will fill a lifetime of stories. Thank you for always having my back both on the job and off. For being there through the hard times and the good. Most of all, thank you for being a friend. I will always love you and will remain humbled and honored to call you my partner. May you keep on barking and letting everyone know who the boss is. I will miss you my friend!

Throughout the last seven years Stuka proved to not be camera shy as we were able to capture many photos of him in action. Check out the gallery of Stuka at work serving the City of Elyria and his handler, Officer Rick Walker.

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FIRE DEEP IN THE WOODS

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:47:00 +0000

Sheffield Township – A suspicious fire late Friday night was found deep in the woods near the dead end of Ada St between Dunton and East 36^th Street.

Firefighters had to haul hose approximately 800 to 1,000 feet to the fire from their trucks through mud and thick brush. One Firefighter who twisted his ankle and fell to the ground while making his way to the fire had to be treated by fellow Firefighters.

Chief Joe Bandagski of the Sheffield Township Fire Department said the location of the fire and the stacks of wood planks and brush made it a challenge for Firefighters. “The fire covers a 75’ x 100’ area and as you can see it’s difficult to get the guys and equipment back there. We will be here awhile getting the fire out and then overhauling to make sure we hit everything.”

Firefighters from Elyria Township Fire Department assisted in extinguishing the suspicious fire.

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BASEMENT FIRE HITS RUSSIA ROAD HOME

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:33:00 +0000

Carlisle Township – A fire that started in the basement at 41591 Russia Road Monday afternoon caused heavy smoke damage throughout the house but no injuries were reported.

Someone driving by the Russia Road home spotted the smoke pouring from the house called 9-1-1 just after 3pm. Nobody was inside of the home at the time of the fire. A family cat was found unharmed inside of the garage.

Firefighters are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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ELYRIA POLICE CAPTURE MURDER SUSPECT TOVE ADAMS

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:57:00 +0000

Elyria – Residents in the quiet 900 block of Sherwood Drive had some excitement Monday afternoon when Elyria Police Officers came down their street and swarmed and small green Kia parked on the road.

Police received a tip that murder suspect Tove D. Adams was sitting in a Kia on Sherwood Drive. Police quickly got a team together and successfully took Adams into custody without incident.

Neighbors say that it was exciting to watch how quickly the Officers moved in and had Adams in handcuffs. A neighbor that lives across the street said, “It was like something you only see in the movies but now it’s here on our street. It was exciting but I wouldn’t want this to happen here every day.”

Neighbors say the Kia belonged to the homeowner’s grandson. “His Grandmother lives there where the car is parked but he lives in some apartments down the street. He is here a lot doing yard work and helping her with the house.” They also say the Grandson met Adams through his church and they have seen him at the house with him before. One neighbor said Adams had called his friend around 3am asking if he could stay at his apartment, the man said no but did pick him up in Lorain today before driving him to his Grandmother’s house this afternoon. The Grandson asked Adams to stay inside of the car while he went into the house. It was a short time later that Police approached and took Adams into custody.

Although the Police searched of the car, the residents and a shed in the back yard the gun was not recovered.

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MAN SHOT & KILLED OVERNIGHT POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:45:00 +0000

Elyria Police released a statement this morning in reference to the shooting on Tattersal Court last night.

Police say they received calls of shots being fired in the area of #1 Tattersal Court around 10:49pm Sunday night. When Officers arrived they found a white car had crashed into an electrical box in the area of Lake Ave and West River. Inside the vehicle, Officers located a person who had been shot. Police identified the victim as 48 year old Anthony L Coats.

LifeCare Paramedics and Elyria Firefighters treated Mr. Coats at the scene and transported him to Elyria Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Elyria Police, along with Troopers from the State Patrol and Deputies from The Sheriff’s Department searched a home on West River where witnesses thought he ran to – but he was not located in the home.

As part of their investigating, Officers interviewed witnesses and have identified the suspect in the shooting as 42 year old Tove D. Adams.

Warrants have been signed against Mr. Adams for Murder and Felonious Assault. Police ask that if anyone sees Mr. Adams or know his whereabouts to please contact the Elyria Police Department at 440.323.3302.

Police say that Mr. Adams should be considered ARMED & DANGEROUS.

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FOUR PEOPLE SHOT IN OBERLIN – SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:50:00 +0000

Oberlin Police say that a total of four people were shot Thursday night in an apartment building parking lot on West College Street. All four victims are expected to make a full recovery according to Police.

Witnesses say some of the victims were shot in the leg while another was shot in the head. All appeared to be minor injuries.

Police also say the suspect in the shooting has been taken into custody.

Oberlin Police Investigators continue to sweep the scene and interview witnesses.

CAR CRASHES INTO CHURCH – DRIVER AND 5 CHILDREN INJURED

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:49:00 +0000

Sheffield Township – A total of six people were taken to the hospital Saturday night after a crash on South Broadway and Cooper Foster Park Road.

State Troopers say 26 year old Jose A Guerra of Lorain was traveling south on Broadway when he went left of center in a black Ford Fusion. The car went off the road striking a mailbox and continued south through yards striking a couple of sign posts and another mailbox before entering the parking lot of Broadway Assembly Church. Debris was strewn across the church lot leading to where the car struck the northwest corner of the building. That portion of the building is the “children’s room” and Church workers say three children had just left that room moments before the crash.

Sheffield Township Firefighters arrived to find Guerra and 5 children injured. A mutual aid request went out bringing in Firefighters from Elyria Township and Sheffield Village to assist with the victims.

According to the State Patrol 3 of the 5 children, ranging in age from 6 to 14, were seriously injured while the other two received minor injuries. Guerra, who was walking around at the scene decided to go by ambulance to be evaluated as well. AT least one of the children was flown by Toledo LifeFlight from Mercy Hospital to Cleveland Metro.

The Patrol stated that although Guerra said he was belted in, several of the children were unrestrained.

The crash remains under investigation but Troopers do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. Guerra does not have a valid driver’s license. According to court records Guerra has an extensive driving record including speeding, excessive noise-stereo and numerous operating a vehicle without a license.

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FIRE NEARLY DESTROYS A LORAIN HOME

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:08:00 +0000

Lorain – A fire that started in the basement of a home on East 32^nd Street in Lorain early Easter morning quickly spread up the walls into the first floor of the home.

Lorain Firefighters spent about 30 minutes to get the fire under control. At one point the stairway leading to the basement was no longer safe for Firefighters to use so Firefighters on the outside of the home busted out basement windows to shoot water through to hit the fire.

Nobody was home at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries. The home suffered about $50K in damages.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

MAN GOES OFF HIGHWAY AND STRIKES GUARDRAIL

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:05:00 +0000

Carlisle Township – Troopers say a man crashed his car just minutes after other drivers had called the State Patrol Post to report him as a possible drunk driver.

Trooper Al Marcum said the Post received calls reporting a Jeep Cherokee traveling west on Route 20 was all over the road and a possible drunk driver. “We had a Trooper close by who fell in behind the Jeep near Grafton Road and followed him up the exit ramp to Route 301 (LaGrange Road). The driver then went south on 301 crossing the highway before returning to Route 20 eastbound.”

Trooper Marcum said the other Trooper turned on his lights to pull the Jeep over when he turned onto the ramp. The driver of the Jeep, later identified as JC Steven Chapman, entered Route 20 and almost immediately drove into the median. After driving down the median about 1600 feet he then crossed over the westbound lanes and off the road.

Chapman drove down a hill before striking a guardrail on Middle Ave.

Trooper Lance Deshuk ran down the hill and found Chapman inside the jeep unresponsive. With smoke pouring from the Jeep Deshuk opened the door and pulled Chapman from the driver’s seat to safety.

Carlisle Township Firefighters and LifeCare Paramedics treated Chapman at the scene before transporting him to Elyria Memorial Hospital where he was later transferred to a Cleveland hospital.

Although the investigation into the crash is ongoing, Troopers say narcotics were found inside the vehicle and that Chapman had an active warrant for his arrest out of Elyria. The warrant stemmed from a Domestic Violence Assault conviction. Chapman also had an excessive speed (over 100mph) conviction in the past.

According to court records Chapman was born on March 29, 1989.

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WOMAN INJURED IN ROLL OVER CRASH ON 57

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:54:00 +0000

Sheffield Township – Firefighters had to pull a woman from a car that landed on its roof after rolling over on Route 57 in Sheffield Township early Tuesday morning.

Police say the car was heading north on 57 from 254 when it went off the right side of the road and into a ditch before rolling over.

Once Firefighters had the woman out of the car they treated her injuries and then transported her to Elyria Memorial Hospital.

While the woman was being treated in the ambulance her boyfriend arrived on scene looking for her and although his hand was scratched up and bleeding he told Police that he had not been in the car.

The State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:04:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

DRIVER INJURED AFTER CRAZY CRASH ON ROUTE 2

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:10:00 +0000

Amherst Township – A crash on Route 2 sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday afternoon.

A witness said the man was driving in the eastbound lane of Route 2 between Route 58 and Middle Ridge Road before the crash occurred. The witness said he watched as the car went off the road into the median and into the westbound lane. The car then went off the road again near the base of the Route 2 on ramp from Middle Ridge Road and went airborne into the wooded area. The car took out a number of trees before coming to rest against a tree.

Firefighters from Amherst had to extricate the victim from the vehicle before turning care over to Paramedics from LifeCare Ambulance. Initially officials were going to land a chopper at the scene but Metro gave too long of an ETA so the victim was taken by LifeCare directly to Amherst Hospital Emergency Room where he was later transferred to Cleveland.

Troopers from the Ohio State Patrol are investigating the cause of the crash.

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CRASH TAKES OUT POLE & MAILBOXES

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:49:00 +0000

Elyria – A three-car crash on East Bridge Street took out a light pole and 2 mailboxes Saturday afternoon.

Police say a white Pontiac Sunfire traveling eastbound on East Bridge approaching the Post Office attempted to make a lane change and clipped a Dodge Neon causing that driver to go off the road.

Kip McGraw, 38 of Sullivan, Ohio was driving the 2002 blue Dodge Neon at the time of the crash. When the Sunfire cut him off he went off the right side of the road striking and taking down a light pole, struck a fire hydrant and then taking out two mailboxes at the drive through drop off area. McGraw first told Police that he was traveling the posted speed limit of 35MPH but later said it might have been 40MPH. Police measured his skid marks at 105’ before he struck the light pole.

McGraw and his 12 year old passenger refused treatment and transport from LifeCare Paramedics at the scene.

Jill Snyder of Elyria was sitting in the drive through at the time of the crash and received damage to her 2007 Chevy Trail Blazer after it was struck by one of the flying mailboxes. Snyder also refused treatment and transport at the scene.

Witnesses could only describe the Sunfire as being white and traveling east. None of the witnesses could describe the driver, only to say they believe it was a female, or were able to obtain any part of the license plate. Witnesses also say both the Sunfire and Neon were traveling at a high rate of speed coming up the hill on East Bridge just before the Post Office entrance.

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TRUCK PLOWS THROUGH BACK OF ELYRIA HOME

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Elyria – An Elyria resident was awakened by the sounds of a truck plowing through her house late Thursday night.

Police say 36 year old Chet McLaughlin of Elyria was traveling West on South Glen (a dead end street) when he went off the road, up over a small grass hill, through a fence and into the back of a house at 333 Longfellow Street.

McLaughlin’s 2009 Silverado was completely inside of the resident’s home, back wheels and all. About 8 feet to the left was the resident’s bedroom.

McLaughlin was not responding to Elyria Police and Firefighters as they tried to gain entry into his locked truck. Firefighters had to bust the passenger side window to get inside to begin treating McLaughlin who eventually came to and began speaking.

Once Firefighters removed McLaughlin from the truck LifeCare Paramedics treated and then transported McLaughlin to Elyria Memorial hospital. He was later transferred to a Cleveland hospital for further evaluation.

Once McLaughlin was out of the house a Firefighter jumped in his truck and backed it out so the resident could be freed from her bedroom.

McLaughlin’s history shows OVI’s in 1995, 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007. McLaughlin also has a Domestic Violence charge in 2000 that also included Resisting Arrest and Assault. In 2008 he was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Intoxication and Domestic Violence.

McLaughlin told Police he had been drinking but it is still not clear what his blood alcohol level was at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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CHEERS TO A PROACTIVE FIRE DEPARTMENT SEEKING INFO ON AN ARSON

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:36:00 +0000

Cheers to the men and women of the Wellington Fire District for thinking outside the box and reaching out to the community in an effort to find an arsonist.

Firefighters posted the following on their Facebook page:

On Sunday, July 8, at 11:14 am, an abandoned house at 25763 West Road, in Huntington Township was intentionally set on fire. This fire has been ruled arson and investigators need your help.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Wellington Fire District at 440-647-2245 or contact Deputy Mickey Jackson at the Lorain County Sheriff's Office at 440-329-3801. If you are able to furnish information that leads to the identification of the person(s) responsible for this fire, there could be up to a $5,000 reward.

Arson is one crime that is very difficult for investigators to wrap up and bring someone to justice. Some arson fire investigations sit idle for so long some residents and business owners who have been victimized by arsonists feel nothing will ever be done. Wellington Firefighters have shown their residents that they will do whatever they can to solve this crime and they should be applauded for thinking outside the box.

ELYRIA POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN 5 BREAK INS

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:31:00 +0000

Elyria – Members of the Elyria Police Neighborhood Impact Unit arrested 26 year old Benjamin Krugman of Elyria for a rash of recent break-ins.

The arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation by Detective Jay Loesch and the report indicates that more charges are possible.

Krugman was charged with breaking into the American Legion (2 counts), Twist & Shake (2 counts) and Ten to Ten (1 Count).

In all Krugman was charged with 5 counts of Breaking and Entering (Felony 5) and 1 count of Tampering with Evidence (Felony 3).

Krugman is being held in the Lorain County Jail on a $100,000.00 bond.

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MAJOR FIRE BREAKS OUT AT ELYRIA FOUNDRY

noreply@blogger.com (TMC NEWS) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:57:00 +0000

Elyria – Elyria Firefighters were busy all night after a fire broke out at the Elyria Foundry on Filbert Street just before 10pm Friday night.

Elyria Firefighters remain on scene this afternoon checking for hot spots and overseeing demolition.

Fire Officials have not yet released information about what may have caused the blaze as it is still under investigation.

Several departments from the area were called in for mutual aid from surrounding communities.

No injuries have been reported.

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