Avon man cleared of aggravated murder in botched robbery
Anthony Faraj, 23, was acquitted of aggravated murder charges in a botched Cleveland area robbery that left Mosa Shafik dead last year. He was found guilty on two counts of aggravated robbery. co defendant Pollard, 18, pleaded guilty and faces 21 years to life after a plea. Pollard testified against Faraj during the trial.
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Bennett receives highest rating in bar poll for court judge race
Bennett, the sole Republican in Elyria Municipal Court Judge race, earned the bar’s only highly recommended rating. Five Democrats were ranked with varying labels. Jay Grunda was highly recommended for the primary, while other Elyria officials received recommended or not recommended statuses.
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Elyria Law
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Elyria
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North Ridgeville
Anthony Nici
Bar Association
Masked Gunman Robs S Abbe Bank in Elyria
A masked black man in his 20s robbed First Merit Bank at 565 S Abbe Rd, Elyria around 12:15 PM, taking an undisclosed amount after a dye pack discharged near Taylor St and Route 57. Police seek footage. FBI will assist. tips to Elyria PD.
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Judge Zaleski to complete Feliciano murder trial
Elyria Ohio judge Mark Betleski steps aside due to planned Mexico vacation. Judge Zaleski will take over, preside closing arguments, and read the jury charge. If Feliciano is convicted, sentencing reverts to Betleski. Feliciano, accused in the 2008 stabbing death of Fletcher Windham, contends self defense amid alleged prior robbery plot.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Lorain County
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Feliciano
Mexico
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Windham
Mike Camera
Bdicken
Chroniclet.com
Bipartisan grant eyed to ease Ohio sewer costs
Federal bill proposes a 1.8 billion dollar Clean Water Affordability Act to aid 86 Ohio communities including Elyria and Avon Lake facing EPA mandated sewer upgrades and potential rate hikes. Senators Voinovich and Brown announced the measure in a teleconference, aiming to relieve financial pressure on residents losing pay and facing higher bills.
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