New prosecutor says Cleveland hid 70 juvenile sex cases
Cleveland's new county prosecutor Michael O Malley revealed that about 70 rape and sexual assault cases involving juvenile suspects and victims were inactivated in the computer system. He said charges have been filed in about a dozen of the cases, with many others awaiting review or referral back to police.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Michael O'Malley
O'Malley
Cleveland.com
O’malley
Cate
Ohio Supreme Court
Death penalty sought for man in 14 year old’s death
Cleveland prosecutors seek the death penalty against Christopher Whitaker in the killing of Arianna DeFreeze, 14, whose body was found in an abandoned house after she disappeared from school. Whitaker, 44, of South Euclid, faces aggravated murder and related counts including kidnapping and rape. Surveillance shows DeFreeze exiting a bus near the crime scene.
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Cleveland
Christopher Whitaker
South Euclid
Arianna DeFreeze
Whitaker
Public Defender's
Liana
Faster tax deposits change bill destination
Lorain County taxpayers were told their property tax payments are now mailed to Cincinnati after banks refused to handle deposits. Treasurer Dan Talarek explained the switch, noting the county previously used FirstMerit but the bank stopped processing the deposits citing hassle.
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Cincinnati
Lorain County
Dan Talarek
Talarek Sai Talarek
FirstMerit
Erie finalizes anti algae plan for Lake Erie watershed fight
The Toledo based blueprint outlines a 40 percent phosphorus reduction over the next decade to curb algae blooms that foul drinking water. The EPA will target priority western shore watersheds within 12 months and create a synchronized cross border water quality monitoring network with Michigan Ontario and other partners to guide adjustments over the decade.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lake Erie
Michigan
Ontario
Environment Protection Agency
EPA
Sur
Avon Lake council forms Parks and Rec revenue fund
Avon Lake officials approve creation of a special revenue recreation fund to track program revenues and expenses for the Parks and Recreation Department. Finance Director Steve Presley will present a supplemental appropriation to shift items from the general fund, while debate continues on a $5,000 bonus for Parks and Recreation Director Tim Pinchek.
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Parks & Rec
Avon Lake
City Parks and Recreation Department
Special Revenue
Steve Presley
Presley
Parks and Recreation
Tim Pinchek
Jennifer Fenderbosch
2Nd Ward
Finance Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Pinchek
Mar Tor
Martin O'Donnell
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