Cleveland, OH
Sentencing for former Cleveland police officer guilty of several criminal charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A former Cleveland police officer who pleaded guilty to several criminal charges connected to an assault on a woman last May was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Saffold.
On Jan. 30, Kevin Stanard, 61, pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault, strangulation, and possessing a firearm in a liquor permit premises.
The assault happened on May 5, 2023 in Cleveland.
The victim spoke in court at Stanard’s arraignment on Sept. 7, 2023 and said this was not the first time Stanard had assaulted her.
The city released this statement on Jan. 30, 2024:
“When Officer Stanard was indicted last August the City immediately moved to relieve him from duty and suspended him without pay pending the adjudication of the criminal case. We were informed that he subsequently retired on November 1st. The City condemns all acts of violence and we appreciate the Prosecutor’s Office work in this case to ensure justice for the victim.”
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.
On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.
The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.
The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.
The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.
19 News has reached out to the city for more details.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are asking the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall.
Police said Morgan left her apartment at 123 East 156th Street sometime after 10:00 p.m. Thursday and has not returned. Morgan has run away in the past, most recently on February 25, 2026.
Due to her age and the age of her infant son, Morgan is considered endangered.
Morgan is 5′2″, approximately 238 pounds, with brown eyes and green hair.
Messiah Hall is an infant weighing around pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Morgan may possibly be in the Harvard-Miles neighborhood area. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District at (216) 623-5500 or the non-emergency at (216) 621-1234.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday on Cleveland’s East Side.
The shooting happened around 730 P.M. in the area of East 136th and Harvard Avenue.
Cleveland Police is investigating the incident.
One person has been detained, and a gun was recovered, according to police.
Police said there are no other details to share at this time.
Check back with 19 News for the latest information on this story.
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