Cleveland

Four Men to Face Court After Cleveland Street Takeover Incidents Lead to Multiple Arrests and Seizures

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Four men from Columbus were taken into custody over their alleged involvement in disruptive street takeovers in Cleveland on consecutive days, September 28 and 29, authorities said. The arrests, which include the apprehension of vehicles and a firearm, precede their court appearance set for this Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. The individuals identified as Sayvion Lewis, 22; Cameron Parsley, 22; William Whitted, 25; and Deshawn Crane, 28, were targeted in a dedicated effort by the Cleveland Police Street Takeover Task Force, culminating in their November 7 arrest. Investigators allege … Read more

Charges Against Cleveland Man Dropped in Neighbor Shooting Incident Despite Longstanding Feud; Grand Jury May Reconsider

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Cleveland, Ohio – In a dramatic turn of events, a Cleveland man, previously arrested for shooting his neighbor, saw charges against him dismissed, although the possibility of future indictment remains. This decision arrives amid revelations from a dash camera video that captured the crucial moments of the confrontation. The incident unfolded on W. 150th Street in Cleveland on October 11, involving 71-year-old Steven Rogers and his neighbor, 42-year-old Mark Thomas Jr. According to police, Rogers tracked Thomas by car before the altercation escalated. The video evidence displayed Thomas exiting his vehicle and approaching Rogers, who … Read more

Cleveland Man Faces Multiple Charges in Major Child Exploitation Sweep, Among 26 Arrested in Operation Sneaky Peach

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Cleveland, GA – A local man faces multiple charges related to child exploitation as part of a year-long investigation culminating in a recent statewide operation aimed at curtailing digital sex crimes against children. William Chase Ellis, 33, of Cleveland, was indicted by the White County Grand Jury on eight counts of child sexual exploitation. Ellis was arrested on August 25, 2023, during ‘Operation Sneaky Peach,’ a comprehensive effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to crack down on child cybersex crimes in Georgia. He was one of 26 individuals apprehended in the operation, … Read more

Cleveland Clinic Florida Found Negligent, Ordered to Pay $32 Million After Man’s Death from Septic Shock

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A jury in Broward County has awarded nearly $32 million to the estate of a man who died after the Cleveland Clinic Florida failed to put him in intensive care following septic shock. The jury found the hospital negligent, resulting in a $30 million award for present and future pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and guidance to the patient’s minor daughter. An additional $1.9 million was awarded for medical expenses, funeral services, and loss of support. The patient, Saverio Sasso, 51, sought medical attention at the Cleveland Clinic emergency department … Read more