Prosecutors seek life sentence in girl rape case
Hamilton County prosecutors charge Michael Chaffer, 40, with two counts of rape and felonious assault for abusing his girlfriend’s 10 year old daughter during 2006 to 2007. They argue pregnancy and childbirth constitute physical harm warranting life in prison. The girl gave birth to a 4 pound daughter after hiding telltale pregnancy. Chaffer remains jailed on a separate drug sentence and a hearing is set next week.
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Three injured in Route 57 crash in Elyria area
On Route 57 two cars collided in icy night conditions injuring three people Jeff Alheit 45 of Grafton and his girlfriend Judy Ryer 36 of Columbia Township were removed from a Chevrolet Blazer and hospitalised Stacey Groach 39 of North Ridgeville driver of the other vehicle also was injured and taken to EMH Regional Medical Center Alcohol was ruled out and the crash remains under investigation Officials said none of the injuries were life threatening and a seatbelt saved Jeff's life according to his father Gene Alheit
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Gene Albert
Stacey Groach
North Ridgeville
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Stacey
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Gullett
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Road plan for Ai intersection likely to be scrapped
Preliminary Ai road project plans have no price tag or fixed intersection point with Bainbridge. Michael Baker is the contact at 329-7128 or mbaker chroniclet.com for details.
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Chroniclet
Brad Dicken
Bdicken
Avon Lake grad Carmella DeCesare in Sports Illustrated issue
The Chronicle Telegram notes an error and clarifies Carmella DeCesare Avon Lake High School graduate and wife of ex Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia appears in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The feature was left out Thursday despite a front page reference and runs on Page C1 today.
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Lottery results and jackpots across Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia
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Chronicle Telegram staff contacts and publication details
The Chronicle Telegram lists editorial and management staff including Editor Philip W. Kelly, Managing Editor Andrew A. Young, News Editor Benjamin Nagy, Metro Editor Christina Jolliffe, Sports Editor Kavin Aprile, and Features Editor Dave Perczek. It provides office hours, contact numbers, circulation lines, delivery support, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. The notice confirms the Elyria Ohio publication address and post office details.
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Lorain man pleads not guilty in stabbing case
Elyria Lorain man Rafael Feliciano, 22, pleaded not guilty in county Common Pleas Court to murder and felonious assault in the Jan. 29 slaying of 25-year-old Fletcher Windham Jr. Feliciano, who says he acted in self defense, appeared via live video from the county jail on a $1 million bond. Police found him at his Senerva Avenue apartment covered in blood. investigators suspect drug involvement.
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Teen cited for red light after seven-car crash on Rt 57
Elyria police say 17 year old Melissa Mathews of Grafton ran a red light at Route 57 and Cleveland Street, triggering a seven-car pileup. Six people were hospitalized with minor injuries. Oliver Branham, 30, of Vermilion, said his Silverado was flipped and that his seat belt came undone.
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Death penalty case details and long, complex process
Judge Mark Bedeski will try the capital case of Decio Rodrigues Jr. as defense attorney Mike Lorain and Ken Ortner participate in a ritual using a pill bottle to determine seating. Prosecutor Duff opposes the death penalty, stressing lengthy appeals and careful due process to ensure fair treatment over years or even a decade.
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Lorain Council Aide Faces Building Dept Storm
Lorain officials spar over Building Department issues as Councilman Snodgrass and Dan Given echo concerns about enforcement and mismanagement. Desvari, defended as following state standards, cites civil service protection while seeking an external investigation by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
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Brothers tied to Lorain driveway robbery spree
Lorain police linked brothers Oscar Otero and David Melendez to a Jan 8 burglary of an elderly couple, following earlier Dec 7 to Jan 16 home robberies. Accomplice Andrew Lute faces aggravated robbery charges as investigators tie the trio to multiple purse snatches and a driveway attack.
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David Melendez
Mark Carpentiere
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Rodrigues' Attorney Maintains His Client's Innocence
Rodrigues' attorney Kenneth Ortner said his client is innocent and he did not do it. Gonzalez's wife Lilliam attended the arraignment and sobbed on her daughter's shoulder as the indictment was read, with the family declining to comment afterward. Contact Stephen Szucs at 929-7129 or sszucs chroniclat.com.
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Brawl at Elyria High leads to citations and expulsion
A 15-year-old Elyria High student was cited for assault and trafficking drugs after a noon fight in a second floor bathroom. He admitted hidden marijuana. he was released to his mother. An 18-year-old student quit Elyria High after the incident, with trespass penalties if he returns. Also reported gunfire on Foster and Garden streets, with bullets found and a witness sighting a man with a gun.
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Elyria City Police Blotter Highlights February Incidents
A series of unusual incidents in Elyria include break ins at dental offices on East River Street and thefts from a locked utility building. A 33 year old man faced a warrant and a 58 year old woman had a contempt of court warrant. A theft charge came for Lisa Todaro at Midway Mall. A stop sign violation led to a car chase through a wooded area. Domestic violence accusations were reported on Wassey Avenue.
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