Cleveland, OH
As Trump hints at new Nat’l. Guard deployment, lawmakers differ on troops in OH
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the emergency declaration behind the federal takeover of Washington, D.C. expires Sept. 10, President Donald Trump said he could soon send troops to another city.
Ohio lawmakers have differing views on whether the next city should be in Ohio.
What You Need To Know
- As the emergency declaration behind the federal takeover of Washington, D.C. expires Sept. 10, President Donald Trump said he could soon send troops to another city
- Some Ohio Republicans said they would welcome expanding the federal presence to Democrat-run cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati
- Cincinnati city officials and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced an official agreement to beef up Cincinnati law enforcement efforts with Ohio State Highway Patrol resources
Though the 30-day window for the emergency declaration is over, National Guard troops will remain posted in the capital, after Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city would coordinate with federal law enforcement indefinitely.
Some Ohio Republicans said they would welcome expanding the federal presence to Democrat-run cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, cited a brawl in downtown Cincinnati in July as evidence that crime is out of control.
“Right as President Trump was mobilizing the National Guard for Washington, D.C., we were confronting a challenge in Cincinnati that isn’t entirely different than what Washington, D.C., was confronting. And you have some of the same things you have out of control, gangs of young people roaming the streets riding dirt bikes and ATVs,” said Davidson. “There’s a ‘do not pursue’ policy. They’re doing these things in Cincinnati and in D.C., and they’re committing a lot of crimes, so we really need to be looking at our policies and the same kinds of things.”
Cincinnati city officials and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced an official agreement to beef up Cincinnati law enforcement efforts with Ohio State Highway Patrol resources. A city-state memorandum of understanding will allow Cincinnati Police and the Highway Patrol to conduct joint enforcement operations up to twice per month, and provide teams to investigate “liquor establishments” known for drug trafficking and drug and other crimes.
“It’s going after the repeat violent offenders. It’s just that simple. Get the repeat violent offenders, those people who have guns, who aren’t supposed to have guns. Get them the hell out of Cincinnati,” DeWine said.
At a press conference announcing the agreement, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasized the city wanted to work with civilian law enforcement partners, not National Guard soldiers.
“Not only would it be a massive waste of resources, but it would ultimately make our city less safe,” said Pureval.
Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, echoed a similar sentiment, saying coordination is necessary for any deployment.
“I think that if there are additional resources, that’s great. But again, you want to do it in partnership with local law enforcement,” Landsman said. “And if they do that outside of it, then you have chaos. And chaos makes people less safe.”
Trump said he would announce the next city for a National Guard deployment this week to a state and city that wants it, seemingly taking off the table his weeks-long threat to send soldiers to Chicago.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A massive water main break and a possible sinkhole was reported in Cleveland Monday afternoon.
A 19 News crew is on scene at the intersection of E 130th Street and Buckeye Road for the possible reported sinkhole and a water main break.
According to the Cleveland Division of Water, the break on Buckeye Road is a 10-inch water main and a repair crew is on the way.
The water has been shut off, but the area remains closed due to the debris and for cleanup.
19 News has made call outs to officials for more information.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The body of a missing boy in Lake Erie was found Sunday afternoon, according to the Cleveland Fire Department.
Multiple agencies searched Lake Erie Saturday night and continued searching Sunday morning for a young boy who was reported in the water near the East 55th Street Marina.
The search for the boy had turned into a recovery mission before Metroparks divers discovered the body, Cleveland Fire Chief Mike Norman said.
Cleveland Fire, Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources responded to the call, which came in just before 9 p.m. Saturday.
Search efforts
Cleveland Fire said crews responded to a report of a child in the water. A fire boat made multiple passes over the area, shining a light into the water. Two divers were also sent into the lake to search for the child. No body was found.
A helicopter was also spotted flying over the water near the bank, searching with a spotlight.
The Cleveland Fire Department said at 10:15 p.m. Saturday that its crew in the lake would be ending their search soon.
Cleveland fire crews said Sunday that they resumed the search for the missing boy before turning operations over to a recovery mission.
Chief Norman said Metroparks divers are transporting the body and receiving assistance from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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ADA I. TAYLOR
OBITUARY
(nee Everhardt), of Middleburg Heights, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Royal Oak Hospice after a short illness. Ada was born December 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Terry R. Taylor (2012); loving mother of Elliot E. Taylor; loving ‘pet mom’ of Molly and Kitty; daughter of the late Pendleton B. and Inez (nee Chestnut) Everhardt; sister of the late Joyce Everhardt. Ada was a well-known and respected Real Estate Agent/Broker for 51 years in the Greater Cleveland area. 39 of those years were spent at Howard Hanna. She graduated from West Tech High School and then earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from BGSU before going full time in Real Estate. Ada was an Honors English, History and Journalism teacher at Lorain High School from 1971 ‘ 1975. Also, for a short time in the 80’s she was a lobbyist in Washington, DC for independent business owners. Ada is survived by her son Elliott E. Taylor and cousins David Dieball (Marilyn), Allan Dieball Benjamin Dieball and Donna Bednar (Michael). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Dogs Cleveland, 9203 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102. A private Graveside Service will be held at St. Joseph/Elmhurst Cemetery in Avon. Arrangements made by Ripepi Funeral Home (440)888-0800
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