Cleveland, OH
Owner of TownHall charged with attempted murder, rape; Warrant issued
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The owner of TownHall and other major Cleveland businesses faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and rape, according to the arrest warrant.
Court records show Robert George, 43, is charged with attempted murder, four counts of kidnapping, two counts of strangulation, felonious assault, and rape.
The arrest warrant for George, who also goes by Bobby, was issued Friday evening, but records show he is not currently in custody.
According to the arrest warrant, a woman told Cleveland Police the alleged physical and verbal abuse happened between November 2023 and July 2024.
George allegedly caused multiple injuries to the victim.
On November 14, 2023, the arrest warrant said George pinned the victim to the ground and put his hands around her neck, which “made her unable to breathe or move.”
During the strangulation, the arrest warrant said George slammed the victim’s head multiple times. The victim reportedly had “blurred vision, ringing in her ears and bleeding from her ears.”
According to the arrest warrant, the victim was then treated by his business’ nurse practitioner and the victim was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.
19 News reached out to the nurse practitioner for a comment but did not hear back.
In another incident, the arrest warrant said George followed the victim to her car, held a gun to the car window and forced her to get out of the car.
The warrant said George then held a gun to the victim’s stomach and led her back inside the home she had just run from.
Between the dates of June 8 and June 10 of this year, the arrest warrant said George pushed a towel down the victim’s throat.
After this, George allegedly said, “You think God is going to help you,” according to the warrant.
The warrant stated George said this after the woman prayed she would not die.
During this incident, the arrest warrant said George placed “one or both hands around her neck” and attempted to strangle and suffocate her.
The arrest warrant also said George threw her around the home they shared.
The warrant said George refused to let the victim leave the home during this altercation.
The victim tried to hide in the closet of the home during this incident, according to the warrant.
The warrant claims George also raped the victim as she was coming out of the shower in one instance.
In another alleged attack, the warrant said George is accused of throwing the victim into a closet as she tried to leave.
George is involved with several local businesses in the Cleveland and Columbus area, including the following:
- Ethos Hospitality Group
- Bobby George Restaurants
- REBoL
- TownHall
- Harry Buffalo
- Green Goat Cafe Bar
- Lost Social Club
- Barley House
- Lyv wellness space
- Red space events
- Mandrake – Columbus
- Townhall – Columbus
19 News also reached out to the City of Cleveland who released the following statement:
You can watch 19 News’ previous interview with George in the video below.
19 News reached out to TownHall, Ethos Hospitality Group, and George’s lawyers for a comment but has not yet heard back.
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Cleveland, OH
House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A house explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood caught its two neighboring houses and a car on fire and covered the street in thick smoke.
The family who lived in the house that exploded was not home at the time, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
Cleveland EMS told 19 News that paramedics evaluated a 14-year-old boy in stable condition and will be transported by private vehicle for medical assistance.
All residents were safely evacuated and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The houses are in the 5900 block of Cable Avenue, east of Broadway.
The two-story house that exploded collapsed after noon, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
The explosion and blaze caught the neighboring houses on both sides on fire, Cleveland Fire said.
Below is raw video our 19 News crews captured on scene:
Our cameras captured a first responder carrying a young child on the street away from the home, but it is unknown which house the child lived in.
Cleveland Fire said that 10 companies and 45 firefighters had all fires under control in an hour and a half.
Clouds of smoke filled the nearby streets, creating dangerously low visibility and difficult breathing conditions.
The plume of smoke could be seen for miles, even in downtown Cleveland and Parma.
The cause of the explosion and the estimated damage amount have yet to be determined. Enbridge Gas is on scene, and 19 News is waiting to hear back.
Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The 17-year-old boy accused of a deadly shooting at a Cleveland deli, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Thursday.
Royal King was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, carrying concealed weapons, and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
King will continue being held on a $1 million bond at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Facility.
He will return to court on March 2 for a pre-trial.
King is accused of killing Jahari Stegall, 17, on Sept. 19, 2025 at the E. 185th Deli in the city’s Northshore Collinwood neighborhood.
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King allegedly drove to the deli in a stolen car and walked through the aisles.
Security cameras then show Stegall walking through the parking lot.
King allegedly met Stegall at the door with a gun in his hand and shot him in the back of the head before fleeing the scene.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Stegall was a good kid who barely knew King.
U.S. Marshals arrested King on Oct. 29, 2025 at home on E. 147th Street in Cleveland.
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OHIO — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service offices in Wilmington and Cleveland, is partnering with Lamar Advertising to help expand the Ohio Traveler Alert System to more parts of the state.
Ohio EMA said the system will soon include areas of greater Cleveland, Toledo and the Cincinnati Metropolitan area.
“Severe weather can make driving difficult and dangerous,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio. “By expanding the Ohio Traveler Alert System, our goal is to get critical weather alerts to more drivers in real-time.”
The system was launched in 2024 in the areas of Dayton and Columbus. If there’s severe weather, digital billboards display messages alerting travelers about certain conditions, such as high winds, snow squalls, ice and flooding.
“Collaborations like these are the backbone of community safety,” said Sima Merick, Ohio Emergency Management Agency executive director. “When we work together, we strengthen our ability to protect the people we serve. OTAS is a prime example of these partnerships.”
Ohio EMA said the communication and messaging on billboards is not only an effective way to communicate to Ohio residents but also to travelers who may not be familiar with the area.
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