Cleveland, OH
3 homicide suspects from Cleveland arrested by U.S. Marshals: Release
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – U.S. Marshals arrested three homicide suspects from Cleveland Friday. One is accused in the homicide of a Glenville High School student.
Members of Cleveland Police, Euclid Police, and the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Task Force arrested George Smiley, 52, Deon Hudson-Bey, 21, and Deshawn Wright, 19 in connection to three separate homicides, according to a press release.
Marshals say Smiley is accused of shooting Keith Allen, 41, 15 times while the victim was sitting in his vehicle at 71st Street and Cedar Avenue in Cleveland February 12.
The victim died from his wounds at the hospital a few days after the shooting, according to the release.
Smiley was arrested at a home on the 7000 block of Morgan Ave. Friday. Police also seized a firearm during the arrest.
The release says Hudson-Bey is accused of shooting Hakim Gaines, 35, in the chest following a verbal argument July 18, 2023.
Marshals say Hudson-Bey then stole Gaines’ vehicle and then fled the scene.
Marshals arrested Hudson-Bey at an apartment at the 400 block of Richmond Park East. Police also seized a firearm from the apartment.
Wright is accused of involvement in the shooting death of Te’Vion Cunningham, according to the release.
Marshals say the shooting death happened on January 5 at a residence on Seabrooke Ave in Euclid. Cunningham had multiple fatal gunshot wounds.
Police also arrested Meon’te Robinson, 22, in connection with the shooting in January.
Marshals arrested Wright at a home near the 15300 block of Yorick Ave. in Cleveland.
Wright faces charges of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and having weapons under disability.
The Marshals also released this statement on the three arrests:
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police asked for help locating a missing and endangered 14-year-old girl with autism.
Cleveland Police said that 14-year-old Arryel Johnson was safely located.
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Nicole Sigurdson, a union organizer with the backing of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, defeated two opponents in Tuesday’s primary. The Cleveland resident will face Republican Ed Hargate in November.
The district includes Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood and all or portions of a string of eastern and southeastern suburbs, including Solon and Pepper Pike.
Sigurdson, who works for SEIU District 1199, campaigned around workers’ rights, including increasing the minimum wage, protecting the environment and the need to be more “caring about people.”
She defeated Dionna M. Gore of Solon, who works for Medical Mutual and was backed by the district’s incumbent, Phillip Robinson Jr. of Solon, who is term-limited. Sigurdson also beat Cheryl Perez, a small business owner from Brecksville, who was endorsed by Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer.
During the campaign Sigurdson received criticism from some fellow party members and others for a comment she made on social media in 2025 about the Israel-Hamas war. Her comment – which she has since deleted – especially stood out because her district includes communities with sizable Jewish populations, including Solon and Pepper Pike.
In the post, Sigurdson shared an image of the Palestinian flag that read, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” It’s a slogan used by pro-Palestinian activists as a call for freedom. Others, including many Jewish groups, view it as a call to eliminate the state of Israel. Some terrorist groups have used the slogan. Sigurdson posted a video earlier this year apologizing for the post.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland’s Inaugural Afterburn Music Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup for August 2026
Cleveland, OH, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Victory Entertainment announced the full lineup for the inaugural Afterburn Music Festival, a two-day outdoor rock event taking place August 14–15, 2026, at Victory Park in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Featuring a mix of pop punk, alternative, hard rock, and metal, the festival brings together multi-generational acts for what is expected to be one of the region’s most anticipated summer music events.
Third Eye Blind and Skillet will headline the Afterburn Music Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.
Headlining Friday, August 14, are Third Eye Blind, known for hits including Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, and Narcolepsy, alongside New Found Glory, the Florida pop-punk icons behind My Friends Over You and Hit or Miss.
Saturday, August 15, features Skillet, the multi-platinum rock powerhouse known for Monster, Feel Invincible, and Comatose, and Hoobastank, whose breakout single The Reason became one of the defining songs of the early 2000s.
The full line-up of artists performing across the two-day festival includes:
Friday, August 14
- Third Eye Blind
- New Found Glory
- The Maine
- Switchfoot
- lovelytheband
- Bayside
- Heart Attack Man
- Giveth
Saturday, August 15
- Skillet
- Hoobastank
- Set It Off
- Puddle of Mudd
- Drowning Pool
- Black Stone Cherry
- Small Town Titans
- Rusty
“The goal with Afterburn wasn’t to create just another festival—it was to build something that feels big without feeling out of reach,” said Joe Borkey, President of Victory Entertainment. “This is the kind of lineup you’d normally have to travel for. Now it’s happening right here in Northeast Ohio.”
Designed to appeal to fans across multiple eras of rock music, the Afterburn Music Festival blends legacy acts with modern favorites, offering a shared live experience for longtime fans and newer audiences alike. As demand for regional, drive-in festivals continues to grow, Afterburn provides an accessible alternative to destination events such as Lollapalooza and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival.
Borkey added, “We curated a lineup of bands to resonate with fans across multiple generations. Whether you came of age on 90s alternative, grew up on pop-punk, or found your faith through rock music, the Afterburn will have a selection of artists performing just for you.”
The festival will feature two full-production stages, an immersive VIP area, and a wide selection of Northeast Ohio food trucks and vendors. Gates open at noon each day, with performances beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across Ohio and the surrounding Midwest region.
Tickets are on sale now at theafterburnmusicfestival.com, with the first tier of general admission tickets priced at $89.65 for a single day, and $159.30 for both days of the festival. VIP options are also available. Early ticket tiers and VIP tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly.
Located just outside Cleveland, Victory Park, a 60+ acre sports and entertainment facility, offers a natural outdoor setting with ample on-site parking, providing convenient access for fans throughout Northeast Ohio.
Additional scheduling details and festival information will be announced in the coming weeks.
For tickets, artist information, and updates, visit theafterburnmusicfestival.com or follow The Afterburn Music Festival on social media. Media inquiries and press credential requests should be directed to BMA Media at jjrborkey@bmamedia.com. High-resolution media assets are available upon request.
ABOUT VICTORY ENTERTAINMENT
Victory Entertainment is a Northeast Ohio-based live entertainment company dedicated to producing high-quality music festivals and concert experiences that connect nationally recognized artists with regional audiences.
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About The Afterburn Music Festival
The Afterburn Music Festival is a two-day outdoor rock event held August 14–15, 2026, at Victory Park in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Featuring headliners Third Eye Blind, New Found Glory, Skillet, and Hoobastank, the festival delivers a multi-genre lineup spanning pop punk, alternative, and hard rock. Tickets and information are available at theafterburnmusicfestival.com.
Press Inquiries
Jerrod Borkey Jr.
jjrborkey [at] bmamedia.com
4409754262
https://theafterburnmusicfestival.com/
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