Four Officers Sued Over Entry and Tasers in Elyria Case
A federal civil rights suit alleges Mitchell Hersh and Lewis aided a resident to unlawfully enter Ortiz's home despite his heart condition. Ortiz fought back as the Taser was deployed, leading to multiple charges later dropped. The suit seeks over 3 million in damages from the city and officers, plus punitive and per-count sums.
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Lead paint and water concerns at Republic Steel site probe
Lorain County Health officials report buildings built before 1978 may contain lead paint with potential health risks. A large pit shows standing water and chemical spill indications near a dirt floor, draining to a mobile treatment system. EPA and local agencies will inspect for permit compliance as a retrospective study is considered. Republic Steel and Grupo Simec did not comment.
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Vermilion Fire Department faces resignations over leadership
Fire chief Bill Brown defends stabilization efforts as about a dozen residents back resigning firefighters saying misconduct and bullying were ignored. Critics claim mass departures threaten department expertise while officials frame the shift from volunteer to formal structure as growing pains. Former officials and citizens call for accountability amid tension and harassment claims.
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Hengst in pursuit case ends with arrest on mental health concerns
Deputies pursued a vehicle with no visible plate on a slow speed run to Route 82 in Eaton Township. The driver Hengst, later found in Cleveland, claimed to be sheriff and president, threatened officers, and showed delusional statements before troopers arrested him and handed him to deputies for mental health care.
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