Norwalk man arrested for DUI in four-vehicle injury crash on US 250 Tuesday
A four vehicle injury crash took place Tuesday afternoon at about 1:00 pm in Milan Township on US 250 near State Route 13, resulting in a Norwalk man being arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. 21 year-old Dylan Barnett of Norwalk was arrested at the scene of the crash after he displayed signs of impairment, and was breath tested at a 150 blood-alcohol content. Barnett’s Chevy Impala drove left of center where it caused a chain-reaction crash that involved three other vehicles, including a semi. 59 year-old Mary Cotton of Norwalk was injured in the crash and transported to Fisher-Titus Hospital. The accident remains under investigation by The Sandusky Highway Patrol Post.
Elyria Man facing Murder Charge
An Elyria man has been charged with ‘attempted murder’. 40 year-old Robert Gilbert of 16th Street is accused of stabbing 31 year old Justin Ballew during an argument over money. Ballew is being treated at Metro.
Investigation continues into False ISIS Claim Incident in Avon
Avon Police say, they are turning the investigation into the hotel clerk who triggered a 9-1-1 incident last week to the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office. The clerk believed, a visitor at the front desk was pledging allegiance to ISIS. Police responded to the Fairfield Inn, ordered the man to the ground and handcuffed him, then determined that the allegations were false. The city has since apologized to the man, and it appears, the clerk no longer works at the inn.
Former Vermilion Police Dispatcher has Firing Upheld
An arbitrator has upheld the termination of a police dispatcher in Vermilion. Dispatcher Katie Kovach and Patrolman David Jones admitted to have sex while Jones was on duty and Kovach was not. Both were fired in November for violating the police department’s code-of-ethics.
Ohio State Highway Patrol reports 12 Traffic Deaths during July 4th weekend
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 12 people lost their lives in 11 traffic crashes during the 4th of July reporting period, which ran from Friday through Monday. Impairment was proven to be a factor in four of those crashes. Also during that four-day period, troopers made 673 arrests for impaired driving and 325 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 655 crashes and made more than 45,000 traffic contacts in total, which included assisting more than 3,900 motorists.
“Rockin the Rez” is this Saturday in New London
New London Reservoir Campground will again host the one-day music fest, “Rockin the Rez”, this Saturday. The band schedule features KK Farnsworth Eclecticity at 2:00 pm, Roxy Mae at 4:00, Monica Robbins and The Ninja Cowboys at 6:00, then Aerosmith tribute band “Toys in the Attic” finishes up the concert from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gates, which open at 11:00 am, with camping also available if spots remain. Fireworks will wrap up the event shortly after 10:30 pm.
Attorney General DeWine Warns of “Grandparent Scam”
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning residents of phone scams that are targeting Ohio grandparents, following a rise in complaints. Over the past month, 11 Ohioans have reported losing an average of $3,800 to what’s called the “grandparent scam.” Most said they paid over the phone using gift cards after receiving a call saying their grandchild was in trouble. The caller then pretends to be someone else while telling the grandparent to send money to have charges dismissed, to cover court costs, or to allow the grandchild to return home.
Attorney General DeWine is encouraging consumers to take some steps to protect against grandparent scams including communicating with your family members, limiting the amount of information you share online, and to be cautious of unusual payment requests. To learn more or to report scams to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, visit www.OhioProtects.org.