Informant testifies in Lorain drug trial of Rafael Deitz
In Elyria prosecutors call a former dealer turned informant as key witness on day five of the Rafael Deitz trial. Deitz, 81, faces eleven new marijuana and trafficking charges in Lorain County Common Pleas Court amid questions over a potential federal retrial and extradition. The informant’s tapes allegedly show fake drug deals, and Deitz’s attorney pressed the witness about his own past crimes. The case traces back to a 1995 San Diego link and a 1997 cocaine arrest, with a federal judge ruling on extradition timing last year. The trial resumes Monday.
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Elyria
Tela
Newl
Mexico
Rafael Deitz
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Lorain
Iormant
Deite
Lorain man charged with attempted murder in bar attack
Jord Bermudez, 38, indicted by a county grand jury on attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault for slashing Hernan Hernandez’s throat at Southerner's Place on Pearl Avenue around 1:20 am in December. Hernandez, facing cocaine trafficking charges, was treated at MetroHealth and later released. Bermudez, held on 100000 bond, pleaded not guilty in Lorain Municipal Court before the grand jury.
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Elyria
Jord Bermudez
Hernandez
Southerner
Pearl Avenue
G. Bermudez
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
Bermudez
Lorain
Lorain woman sentenced for bank fraud and restitution
Mary Scaffalgo of Lorain was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of supervised release for bank fraud involving more than 242,880 in customer deposits and postage payments from 2000 to 2004 at Lorain National Bank. She was ordered to pay 179,401 in restitution and undergo mental health treatment. The Bureau of Prisons will determine incarceration location, with a repayment schedule to be set after release.
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Lorain National Bank
Kathleen O'Malley
U.5
Mary Scaffalgo
Scaff
Bureau of Prisons
Taft signs bill to end local residency rules nationwide
Gov Taft signed a bill banning local governments from forcing employees to live within their jurisdictions. The measure, backed by Sen Timothy Grenfell, voids local residency rules and may face court challenges for potential constitutional rights violations. Some counties could still require workers to live nearby.
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Guv
Bob Taft
Timothy Grenfell
Chesterland
Senate
House
Police seize 10 pounds of pot in Elyria raid
Elyria police seized about 10 pounds of marijuana in a drug raid after a September tip from Los Angeles police. The package bound for Pax Lab Apartments on West River Road was opened with approval, revealing 17 one gallon bags of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers then raided the home of 36 year old Thomas White as the warrant was unsealed. White faces pretrial proceedings while his attorney reviews the affidavit for legality.
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Los Angeles
Thomas White
Andy Eichenlaub
White
Eichenlaub
County Common Pleas Court
Blotter highlights multiple Elyria police incidents
Police log shows arrests and reports across Elyria from January 25 to 28. Incidents include burglary at multiple blocks, theft at Wal-Mart, criminal trespass by a juvenile, missing items like a wallet and phone, distressed school events, driving under suspension, weapons under disability, and potential domestic violence. Several juveniles face charges. one adult charged with aggravated assault.
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Kenneth Rayes
Lorain
Lorain County
Collage Park Drive
Bellfield Ave
Wolf Court
Ford Road
Homer &J
Elyria High School
Wal-Mart
Midway Mall
Tyson Everett
Fourth St
Saursday
Massachusetts Avenue
Long Ave
Ohio Ava
E. 32Nd St
Brosuway Ave
Scott Padgett
Colorado Ave
Laxington Ave
E. 28Th St
W. 29Th St
E.ast Street
Garmen Rizarry
E. 21St St
E. 33Rd St
Early warm January boosts Lake Erie ferry service
Unseasonably mild temperatures allow Kell y s Island and South Bass Island ferries to operate in mid winter, offering round trips for 12 dollars. Raat Line began limited daily service January 1, aiding residents and student transportation while ice fishermen stay hopeful for a longer season as forecasts predict a warmer February. Coast Guard ice breakers continue maintenance though not ready to wrap up.
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Lake Erie
Julene Market
Tiller Raat Line
Putin Bay
Jim Stautner
Kellays Island
South Bass Island
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Lake Carriers’ Association
Glen Nekvasil
John Hageman
U.S. Coast Guard
Erie Pesid
Teen pleads not guilty in restaurant crash
Stephanie Hawthorn of Jackson Township faces 10 juvenile felony counts for injuries after her car crashed through Bistro 77 in Canton on Dec. 2. Police say she drove over 60 mph, crossing lanes and hitting patrons, with victims suffering broken legs hips and ribs. one remained in ICU nearly a month.
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Canton
Stephanie Hawthorn
Jackson Township
Stack County
Hawthorn
State Highway Patrol
Stark County Family Court
Jeffrey Haupt
Pair plead not guilty to hiding damage at Davis-Besse
A former Davis-Besse plant employee Andrew Siemasak and contractor Rodney Conk pleaded innocent in U S District Court to charges they misled regulators in 2001 about the plant safety. Inspectors later found an acid leak that nearly corrosed the reactor vessel, the most extensive corrosion seen at a US nuclear reactor. The plant closed two years and reopened in 2004. FirstEnergy spent 600 million on repairs and replacement power. last week it agreed to pay 28 million in fines and community service to avoid federal charges.
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Toledo
Davis- Besse
Andrew Siemasak
Rodney Conk
Davis-Rbesse
U.S
Lake Erie
FirstEnergy Corp
Day Besse
First Einergy
Girl sentenced to treatment in toddler death case
A Michigan judge ordered an 11 year old girl who smothered DesTiny Hood to undergo at least 90 days of treatment at Central Ohio Youth Center in Marysville. If unsuccessful, she faces at least one year in juvenile detention. The case stems from DesTiny Hood's death on July 31 in Marion. A 14 year old baby-sat seven children overnight with no adults present.
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Michigan
Cleve- Jones
Thomas Jenkins
Mation County Family Court
Jenkins
Central Ohio Youth Center
Marysville
Cleveland
Destiny Hood
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