Speed, Alcohol Played Roles In 4 Deadly Lorain County Crashes

Health officials reviewed 10 recent fatal car accidents in Lorain County and looked at what causes the crashes.

Driver Pleads Guilty To Hitting Bicyclist In Avon Lake

A 23-year-old woman pleaded guilty to negligent assault and other charges this week.

Father Lead Suspect In Possible Murder-Suicide In Avon Lake: PD

Police believe an Avon Lake man killed his wife, two children, a family dog and then himself on Tuesday.

Possible Murder-Suicide In Avon Lake: Identities Of Dead Revealed

As investigation into a suspected murder-suicide continues, police announced the identities of the deceased on Wednesday.

4 Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide In Avon Lake

Two children and two adults were found dead in a home in Avon Lake on Tuesday.

Thieves Steal Credit Card From Avon Lake Car: Police

The same night that two cars were stolen from an Avon Lake neighborhood, thieves also snatched a credit card from a vehicle.

2 SUVs Stolen From Homes In Avon Lake: Police Reports

Officers are investigating after two vehicles were stolen from homes on Waterside Drive.

Possible Overdose Death In Avon Lake Under Investigation: Police

The death of a 30-year-old man is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, police said.

Cannabis Seized During Avon Lake Traffic Stop: Blotter

Plus, police investigate a theft, an assault and other incidents from the beginning of August.

5 Gunshots Fired During Brawl At House Party In Avon Lake: Police

A fight at a house party on Lear Road spilled outside and escalated until five gunshots were fired.

2 SUVs Stolen From Homes In Avon Lake: Police

Investigators are looking into the thefts of two SUVs from outside Avon Lake homes.

2 Cars Stolen From Avon Lake Home: Police

Officers are investigating the theft of a minivan and an SUV, both taken from Avon Lake homes.

Multiple Underage Parties Broken Up By Avon Lake Police: Blotter

Avon Lake police had a busy start to July, breaking up parties, investigating stolen vehicles, and more.

Scammers Pose As Lorain County Sheriffs, Rip Off Residents

Lorain County residents are being targeted by con artists posing as Lorain County Sheriff's Office deputies.

Opioid Overdose Deaths Surging In Lorain County

Between January and April 2021, there was a 20 percent increase in opioid overdoses in Lorain County.

Long-Running COVID-19 Testing Site Closing In Lorain County

A site that has been open since November 2020 will shutter in July.

Avon Lake Man Among 3 Found Dead In Boat On Lake Erie

An 11-year-old boy and two adult men died due to a carbon monoxide leak on a boat this week.

Shooting At Avon Lake Apartment: 33-Year-Old Injured

It's not yet clear what led to the shooting, police said.

Person Charged For Bank Robbery In Elyria

The PNC Bank on Midway Boulevard was robbed on Thursday afternoon.

Lorain Man Sentenced For Illegally Having Ammunition: DOJ

Ronald Mickel was barred from having a gun or ammunition due to previous felony convictions, the Department of Justice said.

Overdose Under Investigation In Avon Lake

A 21-year-old man overdosed in Avon Lake last week, according to police reports.

Rocks Thrown At Church Window, Car In Avon Lake: Police

Someone damaged a church window and the windshield of a car in two separate rock-throwing incidents, police said.

Car Window Smashed In Avon Lake: Police Blotter

Police are investigating the smashing of a car window, a tractor trailer accident, and more.

Drunken Driver Hits Tree In Avon Lake: Police

The driver had to be taken to Cleveland Clinic Avon for treatment, police said.

Beer Truck Strikes Car, House In Avon Lake; One Injured

The driver of a sedan was also cited for failing to yield right of way.

Beer Truck Crashes Into Avon Lake Home

A Budweiser truck drove into an Avon Lake home on Friday morning.

Health Aide Sentenced For Stealing $200,000 From Lorain Woman

A disabled Lorain County woman lost $200,000 when her home health aide abused her debit card access, court documents said.

Vandals Hit Avon Lake Park, Home In April: Police

Graffiti was left on park equipment and inside a house after vandals targeted it.

SUV Stolen From Avon Lake Home: Police

The vehicle was parked in a driveway overnight. It was later recovered in Cleveland.

2 Overdoses Under Investigation In Avon Lake

Police are looking into two overdoses in Avon Lake.

Avon Lake Police Creating Home Surveillance Camera Catalog

Police said residents can volunteer to provide video footage to officers to help with future criminal investigations.

Damaged Car Stopped In Avon Lake, Driver Arrested: Blotter

Avon Lake police stopped a badly damaged car as it motored through the city. The driver was found to be drunk, police said.

David Swope To Become Avon's New Fire Chief

Swope will be sworn in Friday as the new leader of the Avon Fire Department.

Counterfeit Money, Computer Hacking Used To Target Avon Lakers

Avon Lake residents were targeted by con artists and hackers during the opening weeks of April.

5 Cars Stolen From Avon Lake Residents: Police

In late March, five cars were stolen from Avon Lake homes. One of the vehicles was recovered by police.

Missing Teen's Body Found In Lake Erie Near Lorain

Alaina Camacho's body was pulled from water on Monday.

Fraudsters Target Avon Lake Residents: Police

Three Avon Lake residents were targeted by scams this month.

Get Rid Of Unused Prescription Drugs At Avon, Avon Lake Events

Overdose deaths reached unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and disposing of unused prescriptions can reduce overdoses.

Lorain County Sheriff Appeals To Citizens In Fight Against Crime

Sheriff Stammitti announced Lorain County citizens are invited to become Associate Members of the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association.

Lorain Man Charged In U.S. Capitol Riot

A 20-year-old Lorain man was accused of fighting law enforcement and breaking into the U.S. Capitol.