CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The driver convicted of causing a deadly explosion at an apartment building in November 2023 was sentenced Monday in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
On Jan. 21, a jury found Christopher Terry guilty of involuntary manslaughter, vehicular assault, failure to stop after an accident, and tampering with evidence.
Terry, who still says he was not the driver of the car that traveled up to 120 miles per hour, was sentenced to nine years in prison, which could be elevated to 12 years based on behavior.
Terry’s trial began Jan. 13 in front of Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Ashley Kilbane.
Cleveland police said Terry, 40, was driving over 120 MPH when he lost control of his Dodge Challenger and crashed into an apartment building on E. 139th Street near Kinsman Road on Nov. 19, 2023.
Cleveland Fire Lt. Mike Norman said the crash compromised a gas line, causing the explosion.
The body of the victim, April Yarbrough, 69, was found the next morning.
Terry fled the scene after the crash.
He was arrested by the U.S. Marshals on Feb. 16, 2024 on Memphis Avenue in Cleveland.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – “We are out of space!” City Dogs Cleveland said as they begged for help after taking in 60 pups within just four days.
“Unfortunately, the dogs haven’t slowed down and we are not getting enough back into homes. We still urgently need help from our community to find homes for dogs!” City Dogs Cleveland stated on Nov. 8.
Top Row: Syrena, Starburst, Rita, Garth
Middle Row: Rowena, Enoki, Morty, Big Larry
Bottom Row: Ceasar, Glinda, Turbo, Razzle(City Dogs Cleveland)
City Dogs Cleveland wants to get lost dogs back to their owners.
Click here to see all of the lost/found dogs in the kennel.
The Cleveland kennel is located at 9203 Detroit Avenue and can be reached at 216-664-3069.
“If you don’t reach someone live right away, PLEASE leave a voicemail as these are checked regularly,” City Dogs insisted. “If you know anyone who is missing a pet, please have them check the kennel ASAP!”
If you would like to adopt one (or more!) click here to see the precious pups just waiting to be part of your family.
For those who can’t make the adoption event or want to avoid a potential wait, click here to set up a meet and greet with the dog who is pulling on your heartstrings from the photos.
The $61 adoption fee includes:
Even if you aren’t able to adopt at this time, but still have some room in your home and heart, you can click here to learn about fostering a dog.
“It will save a life, but isn’t a lifelong commitment,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
If you only have room in your heart and your schedule, become a volunteer!
The City of Cleveland said volunteers can help with:
Email citydogs@city.cleveland.oh.us or call 216-664-3069 for more information about future volunteer opportunities.
For those who are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help, the kennel is always in need of monetary and item donations, like the dogs’ favorite chew dogs.
“Providing the dogs with in-kennel enrichment is so important when our facility is so full,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
You don’t even have to go to the store or stop by the kennel to drop off your donations!
Just purchase these items from the City Dogs wish lists on Amazon or Chewy, and they will be automatically delivered to the kennel.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Amazon wish list.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Chewy wish list.
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Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets, November 9, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns fans were busy digging their heads in the sand on Sunday when their phones buzzed to give them more bad news.
Around the same time one Cleveland franchise became the first since 2013 to allow a kick return touchdown and punt return touchdown in the same quarter on Sunday, another became the first in its sport this century to have two players indicted on federal gambling charges. And it wasn’t even 2 o’clock Cleveland time.
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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (6-3) vs Chicago Bulls (6-2)
Where: Rocket Arena — Cleveland, OH
When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8:00pm EST
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Point spread: Cavs -8
Cavs Injury Report: Darius Garland – OUT (injury management), Max Strus – OUT (foot), Larry Nance Jr. – OUT (knee), Chris Livingston – OUT (G-League)
Bulls Injury Report: Coby White – OUT (calf), Zach Collins – OUT (left scalphoid), Ayo Dosunmu – PROBABLE (Quad)
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