Cleveland, OH
2 Cleveland men busted by FBI for allegedly smuggling firearms
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland FBI and its Joint Terrorism Task Force announced the arrests of two men charged with several firearms violations, including trafficking, smuggling, and murder-for-hire, according to a press release from the FBI.
The FBI said 66-year-old George Baynes, aka Issa Yusef, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Aaron Betts, age 48, of Cleveland, Ohio, were arrested Friday without incident, and charged by the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, with several charges.
According to court documents, Baynes and Betts violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(d)(1), Selling or Disposing of a Firearm to a Convicted Felon; Title 18, United States Code, Section 932(b), Conspiracy to Straw Purchase Firearms; Title 18, United States Code, Section 933(a)(1), Firearms Trafficking; and Title 18, United States Code, Section 933(a)(1) and (3), Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy; and there is also probable cause that BAYNES has violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 554(a), Attempted Smuggling of Goods from the United States; Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm; and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1958(a), Murder-for-Hire.
Court documents allege Baynes repeatedly purchased and sold new and stolen firearms and attempted to smuggle firearms overseas. Baynes also enlisted Betts to purchase firearms at a Cleveland area gun show.
Betts bought and sold multiple firearms to Baynes, a known felon, and knew the weapons were to be shipped overseas, according to the complaint.
Baynes, according to the documents, also provided a cooperating witness with firearms magazines and a gas mask to smuggle overseas along with the firearms and discussed smuggling parts for the creation and manufacture of pipe bombs. Additionally, Baynes solicited the witness to murder a specific subject known to Baynes.
Baynes and Betts are being held in custody pending detention and preliminary hearings.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cleveland Division, and its Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes the Akron Police Department, ATF, CBP, Cleveland Division of Police, CMHA, Cuyahoga County School District, Cuyahoga County Community College Police Department, ERO, HSI, Parma Police Department, RTA, SSA, USCIS, USDA, and USSS.
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Cleveland, OH – Mild Start to the Week Before Rainy Weather Returns
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Cleveland residents can look forward to a brief warm-up at the start of the week, but the reprieve from November’s usual chill will be short-lived as rain and cooler conditions return midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 47°F and a southwest wind of 9-11 mph. Overnight, temperatures will dip to 38°F under continued cloud cover.
Monday will bring the week’s warmest day, with highs reaching 55°F. However, showers are likely to begin after 1 p.m., and breezy conditions are expected as south winds increase to 18-21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Monday night will remain rainy, with lows around 40°F and an 80% chance of precipitation.
Tuesday will see a cooler high of 46°F and a slight chance of lingering morning showers, though skies will remain mostly cloudy. Overnight lows will drop to 33°F under partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday’s forecast features a high near 43°F with mostly cloudy conditions. Rain will likely develop after 1 a.m. into Thanksgiving Day, with lows around 35°F. On Thanksgiving, Cleveland can expect a high of 45°F with showers likely throughout the day, making for a wet holiday.
Rain showers could continue into Thursday night, transitioning into snow as temperatures drop to near freezing. Friday and Saturday will see highs in the upper 30s, with a mix of rain and snow showers possible, along with breezy conditions.
Clevelanders should prepare for fluctuating weather this week, with rain gear needed for Thanksgiving festivities. Stay updated on changes to the forecast as the holiday approaches.
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Ohio high school football scores for regional finals: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio high school football scores from the fourth week of the OHSAA playoffs, as provided by The Associated Press.
Regional Finals
Division I
Region 1=
St. Edward 13, Mentor 7
Region 2=
Centerville 23, Huber Hts. Wayne 14
Region 3=
Powell Olentangy Liberty 21, Pickerington N. 9
Region 4=
Cin. Moeller 28, St. Xavier (OH) 23
Division II
Region 5=
Akr. Hoban 21, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 7
Region 6=
Avon 28, Medina Highland 20
Region 7=
Sunbury Big Walnut 14, Massillon Washington 7
Region 8=
Cin. Anderson 28, Cin. La Salle 21
Division III
Region 9=
Youngs. Ursuline 54, Gates Mills Gilmour 0
Region 10=
Tol. Cent. Cath. 45, Parma Padua 7
Region 11=
Bishop Watterson 37, Steubenville 7
Region 12=
London 13, Bellbrook 0
Division IV
Region 13=
Cle. Glenville 12, Perry 6, OT
Region 14=
Sandusky Perkins 28, Ontario 21
Region 15=
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 48, St Clairsville 7
Region 16=
Cin. Taft 26, Kettering Alter 12
Division V
Region 17=
Canfield S. Range 17, Poland Seminary 16
Region 18=
Liberty Center 34, Milan Edison 6
Region 19=
Ironton 55, Wheelersburg 0
Region 20=
W. Liberty-Salem 21, Lewistown Indian Lake 14
Division VI
Region 21=
Kirtland 41, Dalton 6
Region 22=
Bluffton 24, Hamler Patrick Henry 7
Region 23=
Galion Northmor 37, Cols. Grandview Hts. 6
Region 24=
Coldwater 45, Anna 21
Division VII
Region 25=
Jeromesville Hillsdale 44, Cuyahoga Hts. 14
Region 26=
Columbus Grove 14, Delphos St John’s 0
Region 27=
Danville 40, Beaver Eastern 6
Region 28=
Maria Stein Marion Local 21, Minster 7
Cleveland, OH
PHOTOS: Karl's top pics – Steelers at Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66), Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65), and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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