Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Cincinnati
Cleveland Man Indicted in Trio of Armed Bank Heists
A 22-year-old Cleveland man faces federal charges for three armed bank robberies in Northeast Ohio, accused of brandishing firearms to terrorize tellers and flee with cash. Authorities recovered evidence linking him to the violent spree. The case underscores ongoing efforts to curb rising bank crimes in the region.
Cleveland Police Nab Suspect in East Side Convenience Store Robbery Spree
Cleveland authorities arrested a 28-year-old man connected to a string of armed robberies hitting East Side convenience stores over the past week. The rapid takedown brings relief to neighborhoods plagued by the brazen holdups. Details emerge on the suspect's alleged crime wave amid ongoing investigations.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Four juveniles hospitalized after stolen-car chase across Warren County to Dayton
A high-speed police pursuit involving stolen vehicles ended with four juveniles taken into custody and transported to the hospital. The chase began in Warren County and concluded in Dayton, marking another chapter in the region's ongoing vehicle theft problem.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Cleveland Police Seize 143 Pounds of Fentanyl in Massive Bust
A multi-agency task force led by Cleveland police dismantled a sprawling fentanyl network, confiscating 143 pounds of the deadly drug worth $9.5 million. The operation targeted suppliers flooding central Ohio communities with nearly 600,000 counterfeit pills. Two key suspects now face federal charges as authorities vow to combat the opioid crisis gripping the state.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Four juveniles arrested after high-speed chase in stolen vehicles in Huber Heights
Huber Heights police arrested four juveniles following a high-speed chase involving two stolen vehicles early Saturday morning. The suspects were apprehended after officers responded to an attempted car theft, with two juveniles facing felony charges and one hospitalized for injuries sustained during the pursuit.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026