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Cleveland, OH – A Winter Storm Watch is set to take effect Friday, bringing heavy lake-effect snow to Northeast Ohio and areas near I-90. Residents should prepare for travel disruptions starting late Thursday night as snow bands develop.

According to the National Weather Service, the storm will persist through Monday, with snowfall exceeding eight inches in some locations. Areas along Lake Erie could see totals above a foot where lake-effect snow bands remain stationary. The heaviest snowfall is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile in some areas. Hazardous conditions may delay or halt holiday travel plans.

The extended forecast predicts a rainy Thanksgiving Day in Cleveland, with highs reaching 45°F before temperatures drop sharply overnight. Rain will transition into snow late Thursday, with a chance of snow showers throughout Friday. Breezy winds are expected, adding to the potential for drifting snow and icy roads.

Saturday and Sunday will bring scattered snow showers, with highs in the low 30s and nighttime lows dipping into the low 20s. These colder temperatures will likely worsen road conditions and create slick surfaces for drivers.

Drivers planning to use I-90 or Route 2 this weekend are urged to monitor conditions closely and consider alternative travel plans. Be prepared with an emergency kit and allow extra travel time. Stay updated through local alerts to avoid sudden hazardous conditions.

The National Weather Service encourages residents to finalize preparations today, ensuring vehicles are winter-ready and outdoor plans are flexible.

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BROOK PARK, Ohio (WOIO) – A male was shot and killed near the area of West 130th and Holland Road Tuesday.

Police said they got called around 315 p.m. for the shooting.

The shooting is under investigation with no other information available at this time.

Brook Park Police Department will not be releasing any information until on or after Dec. 3, according to Southwest dispatch.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio Investigative Unit and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced a 45-count Criminal Enterprise indictment in connection with a network of illegally operated bars across Cuyahoga County Tuesday.

The investigation uncovered a scheme in which “straw” owners purchased bars illegally as early as 2019, using illegal proceeds to continue to purchase more bars over a period of several years.

According to a press release from OIU, between 2019 and 2024, illegal were established at the following locations: Boozerz and The Bench Lounge in Euclid; Aura-Iconic and Aries Restaurant & Lounge in Garfield Heights; Night Capz and The Score in Cleveland Heights; and Bar Mayfield in South Euclid.

Investigators said that ownership of several of these businesses were later transferred to individuals with significant criminal histories, who would have been prohibited from being documented owners.

The enterprise generated nearly $4 million in illegal profits.

Investigators said that these proceeds were distributed to members of the enterprise and were used to purchase property and fund considerable personal expenses, entertainment, and leisure activities.

While being operated, these premises became significant public nuisances with frequent shootings, gun crimes, assaults, and disturbances, according to the press release. This placed a strain on local law enforcement resources and prompted numerous complaints from residents near these establishments. During the execution of search warrants in October, OIU agents seized cash, business records, and multiple firearms.

Nine people from northeast Ohio were indicted in the enterprise, including:

Randy Pittman (Age 53, of Macedonia)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (6 counts)

– Grand Theft (4 counts)

– Money Laundering (5 counts)

Sharita Roberts (Age 42, of Newburgh Heights)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (12 counts)

– Grand Theft (4 counts)

– Money Laundering (5 counts)

Rayshawn Duncan (Age 35, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (5 counts)

– Grand Theft (3 counts)

– Money Laundering (2 counts)

Donald King Jr. (Age 43, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (2 counts)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

– Having Weapons Under Disability

Daryel Jones (Age 43, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (2 counts)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

Dewayne Stewart (Age 37, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

Daisha’vu O’Neal (Age 38, of Cleveland)

– Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity

– Conspiracy

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

– Grand Theft (1 count)

– Money Laundering (1 count)

Tremaine Golston (Age 35, of Cleveland)

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

Jazmyn Barrow-Stover (Age 40, of Solon)

– Tampering with Records (1 count)

In addition to the criminal indictment, 76 Administrative Violations were issued against the liquor permits in use at the involved premises. Those citations will ultimately be heard by the Ohio Liquor Control Commission, with possible sanctions including revocation of the liquor permits.

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