Flames were seen coming from the attic, and firefighters quickly brought the situation under control. The estimated damage is $500,000. No injuries were reported, though the American Red Cross was called to assist one adult male.

According to investigators, the individual entered the restaurant and placed a food order but quickly became irate over the service. The situation escalated when the person began shouting at employees and then discharged a chemical agent, believed to be pepper spray, at or near staff members on multiple occasions.

According to court filings, the pair are charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The criminal complaint alleges they collected cash in person from elderly victims after scammers, operating mostly remotely, convinced those victims they owed money to government agencies or needed to “correct” fraudulent charges or refund errors.

A woman was found unconscious behind a dumpster Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of East 128th Street and Buckeye Road, according to initial witness accounts. Witnesses stated they saw a man and the woman walk behind the dumpster together, but only the man returned from behind it. The condition of the woman has not been officially confirmed.

No formal charges have been announced. The case remains under investigation and the Mentor Police Department is coordinating with the Lake County Dog Warden to determine whether criminal charges will apply. The dog has been placed in quarantine in compliance with state law.

Kennibrew wrote that the boys beat her daughter until she was unconscious, sexually assaulted her, urinated on her and attempted to strangle her with her own shirt before leaving her naked and unresponsive. “I couldn’t believe what I saw in front of me,” she posted. “My daughter did not look like herself. She was traumatized.” Kennibrew described finding her child with hair ripped from her scalp, eyes filled with blood and bruises covering her body.

In late September, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the results of 'Operation Next Door', a coordinated statewide law enforcement sting targeting human trafficking and prostitution. The multiagency operation, involving more than 100 local, state, and federal entities, resulted in the arrest of 135 individuals on charges ranging from solicitation to more serious offenses like promoting prostitution and seeking sex with minors.

Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, has been identified by officials as the prime suspect in the Sept. 10 sniper-style shooting that killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem. Robinson was taken into custody in Washington County after a tip from a family member or friend who said he had confessed or strongly implied responsibility for the killing.

Charlie Kirk, founder and president of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck during a live speaking ev

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is urging NASA to redirect spacecraft toward interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which continues to defy explanation months after discovery. With its strange glow, precise trajectory, and potential to be an alien probe, the object has reignited debate over extraterrestrial life. Scientists are calling for urgent imaging as public interest and disclosure speculation grow ahead of its December 19 flyby.

The U.S. House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the DOJ, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, former attorneys general, and ex-FBI directors in a sweeping investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The probe demands unredacted case files and personal testimonies, with deadlines starting August 19, 2025. This bipartisan move seeks accountability and transparency on Epstein’s federal handling and high-profile connections.

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren’s wife, Natalie McDaniel, was caught on Ring camera entering a private home uninvited after spotting an “Impeach the Mayor” sign. Police detained her and confiscated her phone as questions swirl over her explanation. This latest controversy adds to a growing list of public and legal issues. Watch exclusive video and get full details on the investigation now.

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, prompting mass evacuations in Japan, Hawaii, and U.S. coastal states. Waves up to 16 feet hit parts of Russia, while Hawaii and California saw minor surges. U.S. federal and state agencies mobilized early warnings, and most alerts have since been lifted. Here’s what happened and how authorities responded.

Ohio county fairs are stepping up security after a 17-year-old was shot in a ‘targeted attack’ at the Summit County Fairgrounds. Medina County is debuting a mobile command unit while Cuyahoga County increases patrols. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost also ruled that fairs cannot ban guns, adding to the debate over public safety. Here’s what families need to know before heading to the fairs.

Severe storms slammed Cedar Point on July 28, flooding walkways and entrances with ankle-deep water as flash flood warnings were issued for Erie County. Guests were seen splashing through puddles and wading through the flooded amusement park, while social media erupted with photos, videos, and divided reactions. Park officials confirmed water levels receded quickly, but the viral scenes of a soaked Cedar Point left visitors talking long after the storm.

Four people, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, were killed in the deadliest NYC shooting in 25 years after gunman Shane Tamura opened fire at a Park Avenue skyscraper before taking his own life. Investigators say Tamura, who left a suicide note alleging CTE and grievances against the NFL, intended to target the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator.

A deadly ambush in Lorain left Officer Phillip Wagner dead and two fellow officers wounded, sparking an outpouring of support from the community and law enforcement across Ohio. Vigils, fundraisers, and heartfelt tributes are underway as residents honor the fallen hero and rally around the injured officers.

The political, legal, and moral battles over the Jeffrey Epstein files have intensified after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, informed President Donald Trump in May that his name appears multiple times in the Justice Department’s Epstein-related records. While being named in these files does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing, the revelation has heightened public pressure on both the Trump administration a

Legendary music icon Ozzy Osbourne died on the morning of July 22, 2025, at his country estate in Welders, Buckinghamshire, U.K., according to a statement from his family confirming he was “surrounded by love” at the time. The announcement was signed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, who emphasized that Ozzy’s passing came with his family by his side.

According to the memo, federal investigators found no additional third parties implicated in criminal behavior beyond what has already been publicly acknowledged. The DOJ memo emphasized that all undisclosed records are sealed solely to protect the identities and privacy of Epstein's victims, who number over 1,000. The document reaffirms the official conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019.