Cleveland, OH
Oh, those magical matches on Instagram: Orange Police Blotter
ORANGE, Ohio
No operator’s license, failure to adjust to a police order, fleeing and eluding, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, reckless operation, vehicular assault, help fireplace department-ambulance, improper show of plates, harm to property: Harvard Highway, Chagrin Boulevard, Lander Circle
An officer patrolling the Drury Inn & Suites lot late on Might 7 observed a 1999 Toyota Camry with no seen registration. Circling again about half-hour later, the officer discovered the automobile occupied by two individuals, neither of whom had been carrying seat belts. He requested the motive force for his license and the Cleveland Wade Park man, no age listed, finally took off down Harvard getting on the northbound freeway.
The officer didn’t pursue however checked I-271, then observed the suspect stopped at a crimson gentle on the Chagrin Boulevard exit. The Toyota then took off eastbound on Chagrin in the direction of Lander Circle, hitting speeds of 79 mph in a 25-mph zone, making an attempt to drive round a Cleveland RTA bus, dropping management twice, skipping the curb and going over the grass at Garfield Memorial Church in Pepper Pike.
The automobile then crashed right into a cement pillar for the constructing cover over the church driveway, the place police discovered the passenger, a Lorain woman, 16, mendacity on the grass with a dislocated hip. She mentioned her household had been staying on the lodge and didn’t know that she had left. They quickly met her at a neighborhood hospital.
The driving force fled on foot, however was arrested with out incident a short while later standing within the lot at Waterway gasoline station and automobile wash. He declined medical therapy and mentioned this was the primary time the 2 had met in particular person since getting acquainted on Instagram.
He added that he had purchased the automobile about two months in the past and he had made an error on the title, so he had not but been in a position to get it registered. Because of this, he had been sticking primarily to the facet roads to keep away from police.
He was taken to the Solon jail on a slew of prices, with about 3.7 grams of suspected marijuana additionally seized.
Disturbance, warrant: Brainard and Miles roads
Responding to the Sunoco gasoline station at 9:17 p.m. on Might 8, police discovered three Cleveland Heights ladies who mentioned they’d been jumped by three different ladies whereas they had been on the gasoline pumps. Employees mentioned they heard yelling however didn’t witness the assault.
The driving force, 35, mentioned her shirt was torn and her arm scratched within the ruckus. Police then discovered misdemeanor warrants pending in opposition to her from Euclid and South Euclid, in addition to a felony warrant with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Workplace. She claimed the felony was a mix-up however offered no substantiation and was taken — briefly — to the county jail.
There, she refused to put on a facemask or cooperate with jailers and medics. As a result of her hysterics and county protocol, Orange cops had been instructed to place her again within the cruiser and drop her off simply exterior the county jail’s sally port, the place she was launched and given her telephone again to name for a trip.
Stolen automobile, having weapons underneath incapacity, improper dealing with of a firearm in a motorized vehicle, warrants served: Miles Highway
Receiving an alert from the Flock Security digital camera system {that a} stolen Mazda was touring east on Miles Highway, police discovered the unoccupied automobile parked on the Miles Farmers’ Market and alerted administration round 12:45 p.m. on Might 4.
Returning to the automobile a short while later, a Cleveland man, 48, a Euclid lady, 38, and a juvenile instructed police the automobile was theirs, with possession coming again to her father, a Maple Heights man, 64, who couldn’t get there.
Within the meantime, Cleveland police confirmed that the Mazda was nonetheless listed as stolen and it was towed, however not earlier than a loaded SAR USA B6 9mm handgun was discovered within the heart console.
The Cleveland man was taken to the Cuyahoga County Jail on a felony arrest warrant from the sheriff’s workplace to await direct indictment by means of a county grand jury on the weapons prices.
The Euclid lady was turned over to Maple Heights police on at the very least certainly one of quite a few misdemeanor warrants pending in opposition to her.
The juvenile and the groceries had been turned over to the boy’s grandmother, who arrived on the scene.
Fraud: Jackson Highway
A resident reported Might 2 that she was notified by PNC Financial institution on April 12 of $1,000 in fraudulent prices made on her checking account: $500 from an unauthorized ATM withdrawal and $500 in a fabricated test. She requested a police report for extra documentation.
Warrant served, auto towed: Brainard and Harvard roads
Police acquired a license plate monitoring alert on a 2016 Toyota Sienna touring by means of city at 8:25 a.m. on Might 5, with a warrant hooked up to the proprietor from the Geauga County Sheriff’s Workplace for an alleged violation of a brief safety order (TPO).
The Solon man, 48, was stopped a short while in a while Richmond Highway close to Ahuja Medical Heart and turned over to sheriff’s deputies.
Marked lanes violation, drunk driving: Park Avenue, Orange Place
A Sparta, Mich., man, 35, was stopped round 1 a.m. on Might 6 after a patrol officer observed his 2022 Ford F15 pickup make an improper flip from Pinecrest — by the use of the Loopy Horse Males’s Membership — towards his lodge, the place police observed some stability issues as he stepped out of his truck.
He registered a .194 blood-alcohol content material on the Breathalyzer, greater than twice the authorized restrict of .08 BAC, and was given a courtesy trip again to Courtyard at Marriott after processing and launch from the Solon jail.
Visitors offense, warrant served, auto towed: Orange Place
A southbound 2015 Chrysler sedan was stopped initially for extreme window tint at 2:46 p.m. on Might 5, and police discovered that the motive force, a Warren man, 23, had an impressive warrant by means of the Wooster Put up of the Ohio Freeway Patrol. He was turned over to state troopers a short while later.
Dashing, driving underneath suspension, warrant served: Orange Place
A patrol officer stopped a Berea lady, 28, in a Nissan Rogue going 41 mph in a 25-mph zone close to the Northern Ohio Surgical procedure Heart late within the morning on Might 7.
She was quickly discovered to be driving on a suspended license and was turned over to Lyndhurst police on an energetic warrant there.
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Cleveland, OH
Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland gets $49M makeover: Can it compete with the big leagues?
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The newly renovated Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland celebrated its grand opening and expansion on Friday after an 18-month, $49 million project.
The revamped space boasts massive, sun-drenched ballrooms, flexible meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace with stunning city views.
But the question remains: Can this revitalized venue compete with larger convention centers in cities like Las Vegas and Chicago?
The former Global Center for Health Innovation, once considered a “ghost town,” has been transformed into a modern event space.
A spokesperson for the convention center said the failed Medical Mart project provided an opportunity to “reimagine that space as part of the convention center.”
The county hired a third-party company to assess the best use of the space, ultimately deciding that bigger, more flexible convention space was the key to attracting major events and boosting the local economy.
Mayor Justin Bibb hailed the renovation as “an amazing example of Cleveland’s economic comeback.” The center has already booked 62 future events, showing promising signs of success.
However, Cleveland faces stiff competition. Las Vegas boasts 3 million square feet of exhibit space and hosts over 20,000 conventions annually.
Chicago’s McCormick Place has 2.6 million square feet, and even San Antonio’s convention center offers over half a million square feet.
While the Huntington Convention Center has seen a slight increase in conferences this year, hosting 59 compared to 55 during the same period last year, it remains to be seen whether this makeover is enough to secure Cleveland’s position as a prime convention destination.
19 News will continue to follow this story and assess the impact of this major investment on Cleveland’s economy.
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Cleveland, OH
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities.
This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president — and the first woman president. But even if Harris can generate the same voter enthusiasm that got Obama elected here, few think she has a shot of winning Ohio in November.
Cleveland, OH
Guardians’ big picture question? Who should play short? Travis Bazzana? – Hey, Terry!
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Guardians are in first place in the Central Division as the pressure rises with summer temperatures. Here are some questions from fans. One of the topics was what to do about shortstop:
Hey, Terry: I think manager Stephen Vogt was hired with a long term goal. He was to evaluate young talent this season, deciding who to plan around and what pieces might be needed for a run either in 2025 or 2026. The fast start has put the front office in a quandary. Your thoughts? – Phil
Hey, Phil: This is the type of discussion the Guardians have been having for months after the team started so fast. I doubt the front office expected this 62-41 record. Former manager Terry Francona called it “threading the needle,” which means trying to win now and develop players at the same time.
Will they trade some prospects? Yes. But they are not going to trade any of their elite young players – unless it brings back an impact player who will be under team control beyond 2025. I could be wrong, but I don’t expect a huge move from the Guardians. Some small deals? Yes.
Hey, Terry: Wouldn’t Amed Rosario look good at the bottom of the order? He could play SS or outfield & be an improvement. What say you? – Marvin
Amed Rosario was with Cleveland for 2 1/2 seasons. He was traded to the Dodgers on July 27, 2023. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
Hey, Marvin: The Guardians traded Rosario to the Dodgers on July 27, 2023, for Noah Snydergaard. Rosario would be a free agent after the 2023 season. They had no plans to re-sign him. They wanted to open short for young players such as Gabriel Arias and Brayan Rocchio to claim the position.
I always liked Rosario because of his hustle and good attitude. But he was below average defensively at short. I wrote a recent column about how the hope was the Guardians would have an answer to their shortstop question by now – but they don’t.
As for Rosario, he batted .265 (.675 OPS) with Cleveland and .256 (.709 OPS) with the Dodgers in 2023. He became a free agent. Very few teams were interested. He signed with Tampa Bay for $1.5 million. With the Rays, he’s batting .310 (.748 OPS) with two homers and 26 RBI. He is a super utility man, having played 17 games in the outfield, 17 at second base, 10 at third and 10 at shortstop.
Andres Gimenez is a brilliant second baseman. Does it make sense to move him to shortstop? John Kuntz, cleveland.com
Hey, Terry: I’m hoping to see Travis Bazzana at second base next spring and Andres Gimenez at shortstop. – Alan
Hey, Terry: Gimenez was a fine shortstop when Cleveland traded for him (in 2022), but they really needed a good second baseman. I think Bazzana will be on the team next year, playing second base, and Gimenez at short. They don’t want to say that right now without Bazzana on the team yet. – Doug from Houston
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Hey, Terry: If the Guardians believe they are a serious World Series contender, then maybe (just maybe) put Bazzana at second now and find out if he is up to it. Of course the risk is losing a year of player control. – Bill
Hey Alan, Bill & Doug: The temptation is to confuse the baseball draft with drafts in football and basketball, where top picks in the draft play right away and make an immediate impact. That simply doesn’t happen in baseball, especially with hitters.
If Bazzana actually reaches the majors as a full-time player in 2026, that will be fast. It means he rushed through the minors in 1 ½ seasons. I recall Francona saying most players need between 1,200 and 1,500 at-bats in the minors to be MLB ready. The stats are about 85% of players who make the majors go back to the minors at least once. If Bazzana even makes the majors by the 2025 All-Star break, it will be a huge surprise.
Juan Brito with Class AA Akron in 2023. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
Hey, Terry: What about Juan Brito at Class AAA Columbus? He has over 1,400 minor league at-bats. I like Jose Tena, too. – Doug from Ocala, Florida
Hey, Doug: Brito was my favorite prospect heading into 2024. He was the Guardians’ Minor League Player of the Year for 2023, according to Baseball America. Brito is hitting .253 (.814 OPS) with 14 HR and 59 RBI with Class AAA Columbus. He is mostly a second baseman. He does have 1,423 pro at-bats.
Brito is only 22, making him one of the youngest players in Class AAA. He started slowly, but he’s hitting .287 (.980 OPS) since June 1. He is the guy who could go to spring training in 2025 and impress, perhaps leading to Gimenez moving back to his original shortstop position.
That said, Gimenez is the best second baseman I’ve ever seen … period. Robbie Alomar had that distinction in my mind until I watched Gimenez.
Tyler Freeman has impressed with the glove in center field. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
Hey, Terry: Another option at shortstop could be Tyler Freeman. He is a right-handed hitter so desperately needed in a left-handed dominant lineup. He is a great athlete who deserves a more permanent spot in the lineup. It’s so tough to play part time. Shortstop is his natural position. – Michael
Hey, Michael: Having watched Freeman play short, I consider him so-so at best with the glove. I’ve been far more impressed with him in center field. Freeman has played a lot. He entered Friday with the fifth most at-bats on the team.
Freeman is hitting .223 (.670 OPS) with seven HR and 32 RBI. He is a right-handed hitter, but he’s batting only .221 vs. lefties. I don’t see him as the answer for short.
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