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A hockey fan’s quick reaction saved a young boy from a possible severe injury during a game in Ohio last week.
Asia Davis and her 4-year-old son, Nasir, were enjoying a Cleveland Monsters American Hockey League game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 11 when a puck came flying off the ice and was heading right for the young boy.
But Andrew Podolak, who was sitting right next to Nasir, sprung to action when he saw what was about to happen.
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Cleveland Monsters right wing Alex Whelan (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of the American Hockey League game between the Laval Rocket and Cleveland Monsters on April 11, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. (Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I saw it soaring on through, and my first instinct was just to cover up,” Podolak told FOX 8 Cleveland. “I had a couple other kids sitting behind me as well, so I just tried jumping in front of it.”
Podolak was able to change the puck’s trajectory after it hit his hand and fell behind Nasir.
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Video from Asia, who just happened to be capturing the moment live, showed Podolak’s heroic efforts.
The Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic logo in the field prior to American Hockey League Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic game between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Cleveland Monsters on March 3, 2023, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. The game is currently being delayed due to the conditions of the ice. (Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
She later shared a TikTok video on his profile, including narration of the moment the puck went flying off the ice. Asia made sure to mention that her son had ice chips in his hair, showing how close the puck was to his face.
“I feel sick when I think about it because I had the reaction time of a sloth,” she said.
Asia said she expressed her thanks to Podolak in person, but wanted to do more. The Monsters, the AHL team of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, reunited them for another game in Cleveland. They ended up taking part in the ceremonial puck drop before the start of the game.
The Cleveland Monsters celebrate as they have clinched a spot in the 2024 AHL Playoffs following the American Hockey League game between the Laval Rocket and Cleveland Monsters on April 11, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. (Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“This dude literally saved my son’s life,” she told FOX 8 Cleveland. “He prevented a life-changing event from happening.”
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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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U.S. Marshals search for New York fugitive believed to be in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of a fugitive from New York.
Malik Shabazz is wanted by the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in New York for burglary, robbery, assault with the intent to cause physical injury with a weapon, and criminal use of a firearm.
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According to the U.S. Marshals, Shabazz, 19, is known to frequent the Cleveland area. He is a Black man, 6′3″ d 250 pounds.
On April 25, a member of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force team went to a home on W. 104th Street to serve a warrant for Shabazz.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliot said Shabazz was not at the home, but a second suspect assaulted the task force member.
Gerard Rainey, 26, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with assaulting a federal officer.
The task force member was treated and released from a local hospital.
If you have any information regarding Shabazz, please call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or you can send a web tip at the following webpage http://www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html.
Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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Sentencing for Bedford Heights man guilty of killing brother
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 20-year-old Bedford Heights man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his brother, was sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday to 23 years in prison.
Earlier this month, Rodney Curlee Jr. was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and aggravated menacing. As part of the plea, three other charges were dismissed.
Cleveland police said on Oct. 23, 2023, Curlee killed Tymeir Hale-Dial,, 23, near the 500 block of E. 127th St.
According to officers, the brothers had gotten into a verbal argument and Curlee pulled out a gun and shot Hale-Dial several times.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Curlee on Nov. 16, 2023.
The U.S. Marshals said Curlee was taken into custody in the basement of a home in the 1800 block of Reyburn Rd. in Cleveland.
Curlee surrendered after officers announced a K-9 would be released to find him, said the U.S. Marshals.
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Large abandoned industrial complex in Cleveland to get a second life
CLEVELAND — The City of Cleveland plans to repurpose a giant industrial complex in a central neighborhood that has been largely been vacant since 1993.
The complex, located at 7000 Central Ave., is a 183,000-square-foot building spanning the 10 acres. It was built in 1901 by the Wellman-Seaver Engineering Company. The plant was used to help engineer and design steel mills and industrial plant equipment, handling some of the largest material-handling projects ever built, according to Case Western Reserve University.
For years, the property has been in disrepair, and the city said it’s been attracting vandals and illegal dumping. There is housing nearby as well, and the city has it has been a concern for neighborhood residents.
The Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund, which is working with the Cuyahoga Land Bank, closed the acquisition of the property. The Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund is an initiative from Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration to repurpose brownfield sites in the area.
“We must take action to address the decades-old deteriorating and neglected real estate in our urban core,” said Bibb in a press release. “By doing so, we can revitalize Cleveland neighborhoods, create new job opportunities, and attract new investments. The future of our economy is at stake, and we cannot afford to ignore this issue any longer.”
Currently, officials are planning its salvage and repurposing. No specific plans for the property’s future have been announced yet.
The City of Cleveland said the building has significant potential due to its size and stature, as well as features such as floor-to-ceiling windows facing Central Avenue, two rail spurs on the second level and multi-story vaulted ceilings.
Ward 5 Councilman Richard Starr said he is excited about the project and its potential.
“The Site Readiness Fund has acquired a problematic building that has long been a concern for the Cedar/Central neighborhoods and city officials,” Starr said in a press release. “The redevelopment of this pivotal intersection will eliminate an eyesore, address safety issues, and foster economic prosperity. We extend our gratitude to the Site Readiness team for their contributions to improving this area for the benefit of all.”
The Site Readiness Fund hopes to help Cleveland recoup money and jobs that the city is losing, partially due to employers needing environmentally clean sites large enough to operate in. The city said there are about 4,000 to 5,000 acres of abandoned or underutilized industrial property, which is about the size of Shaker Heights.
Brad Whitehead, who is the managing director of the Site Readiness Fund, said the acquisition will help with opportunities outside property boundaries.
“Ultimately, the goals of the Site Readiness Fund are to create good jobs for Cleveland residents, to bring neighborhood vitality, to provide environmental sustainability and justice, and foster community wealth. This project gives us the opportunity to do all of these things,” Whitehead said in a press release. “We will engage with a broad array of stakeholders, including neighborhood residents, on the best use of the property.”
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