Russo indicted and resigns as Cuyahoga auditor
Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo, a 26 year veteran, was indicted on 21 counts for taking more than 1 million in bribes including a Las Vegas trip. He resigned after declaring apologetic remarks as federal prosecutors say a bribery scheme funded by a $1.4 million slush fund landed $21.5 million in contracts.
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Russo
Tence
Lorain men found guilty in city gang probe
A Lorain jury found Bohannon Miller 20 and Avery Taylor 22 guilty of gang activity with Taylor also convicted of felonious assault for a Jan 13 incident. Miller faced gang charges dating to 2000. Taylor faced 2005 to January activity. sentencing to come later this year. Raymond Fowler III earlier pled guilty to criminal gang activity and received five years. Detective Sivert praised the verdicts as a step toward safety.
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Bohannon Miller
Avery Taylor
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Miller
Raymond Fowler III
Buddy Sivert
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Mom pleads not guilty in toddler death case
Alyson Sweany, mother of Amherst 3 year old Jesse Crum Jr., pleads not guilty on three counts of endangering children during arraignment. Prosecutors say she violated her duty of care and the investigation continues. Jesse was hospitalized March 12 at MetroHealth and died days later from blunt head trauma. Autopsy cites brain hemorrhages and pneumonia. injuries attributed to violence of undetermined origin.
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Alyson Sweany
Amherst
Sweany
Jesse Crum Jr
Lorain County
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Will
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MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
Bruce Bishop
Elyria Council Moves to Regulate Internet Cafes
Elyria plans an ordinance to curb Internet sweepstakes cafes as nearby North Ridgeville considers similar steps. The venues sell phone cards for Internet play with points redeemable for cash and prizes, a practice lawmakers say skirts gambling laws. City officials say Elyria has not approved any cafe yet and North Ridgeville has had inquiries.
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Andrew Crites
Avon Woman Indicted Over Stolen Legos Find
Avon woman Melissa Ault, already facing endangering children charges from 2008, is indicted on receiving stolen property cocaine possession and paraphernalia after a July 30 traffic stop. Officers found about 20 Lego boxes in her car with identical UPCs and $10.97 per set, plus a bent spoon with cocaine residue. Ault's purse held a Vermilion man’s credit card and check.
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Chronicle wins 13 journalism awards in Ohio contest
The Chronicle Telegram earned 13 awards including best daily newspaper in Ohio for smaller papers. The Chronicle site was named best website. Brad Dicken and Lisa Roberson won multiple prizes for crime reporting and Lorain County cases. editor Andy Young led features. Chuck Humel top photographer. Kevin Aprile best headline writer. Medina Gazette writer Rick Noland also placed.
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Lorain County
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Chronicle
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Andy Young
Kevin Aprile
Chuck Humel
Rick Noland
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