Kerstetter Family Mourns Slain Elyria Officer Jimmy
The Kerstetter family recalls Elyria police officer James Kerstetter a 15 year veteran who chose night duty to help his daughters ride the bus. Friends describe him as a model officer and a devoted father and husband. He was remembered Wednesday at his parents home after being shot Monday by a man believed mentally ill. The family emphasized he was known as Jimmy, not Jim or James.
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Funeral arrangements for Elyria officer James Kerstetter
Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Lorain County Community College field house for slain Elyria police Officer James Kerstetter. Calling hours 2 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at Bauer Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home. Burial planned at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon. police chief says funeral procession plans to be finalized. A memorial fund exists at FirstMerit Bank branches.
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Night a police shooting leaves two officers dead
Elyria police officers shot and killed Ronald Palmer after he killed Officer James Ker. Chief Duane Whitely placed Jay Loesch and Donald Moss on administrative leave during the investigation.
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Amherst boy Jesse Crum Jr dies after injuries
Jesse Crum Jr 3 died at MetroHealth Medical Center after head injuries from a fall at home. His mother Alyson Sweany and father Jesse Crum Sr. consented to withdraw life support and donate organs. Amherst Police continue the investigation with charges pending for associates of the household.
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Two-year-old critically hurt in Elyria crash
A 2-year-old boy remained in critical condition after a Wednesday evening crash at Clark Street and Abbe Road in Elyria. Richard White, a patient in the Kia Sophia, was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, while William Santiago and Julius Wingo were also injured and transported to EMH. Police reported no immediate details on the investigation.
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