Identity Thieves, Con Artists Target Avon Lake Residents

Police said two women were nearly ensnared in scams in recent weeks.

Armed Man Robs Dollar General In Sheffield Township

Investigators are asking the public for help identifying the suspect.

Woman Overdoses In Avon Lake Home: Police

Police said the woman was taken to the Cleveland Clinic after her overdose. Two children found in her home were turned over to grandparents.

Intoxicated Driver Hits Parked Car In Avon Lake

The driver blew a .206 on a breath test, police said.

Suspicious Bag Found By Kids In Avon Lake: Police Blotter

The bag was turned over to police. Officers also investigated a car accident at a Taco Bell.

Avon Police Launch Home Camera Program

Residents can choose to share their home surveillance footage with police to aid investigations.

Package Thieves Steal Laptop In Avon Lake

'Tis the season for online shopping and crimes of opportunities.

Former Avon Fire Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Obscenity Charges

Frank Root Jr. was accused of pandering obscenity involving a minor. He was Avon's fire chief from 1990 to 2006.

Avon Lake Man Goes To Wrong Apartment, Passes Out On Couch

Police said the man went to his neighbor's apartment and passed out on the couch.

Crime Ring Accused Of Stealing In 4 Northeast Ohio Counties

Law enforcement said the group stole from homes and businesses in Avon, Brooklyn Heights, Cleveland, and Willoughby, among others.

Northeast Ohio Contractor Sued By State For Complaints

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit against the contractor claiming he has rip-offed homeowners.

Windows Smashed On Pickup Truck In Avon Lake

Someone broke the windshield and front passenger window on a Dodge Ram parked in Avon Lake.

Avon Lake Man Dead, Found In Abandoned Home

According to police records, someone tried to hide the man's body in the basement of an abandoned home.

Dog Gets Loose, Bites Person In Avon Lake: Police

A person was bitten by a neighbor's dog over the weekend, according to police records.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Hitting, Killing Bicyclist In Avon Lake

Sharan Carr pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide this week. She will be arraigned in January.

3 Homes Burglarized In Avon Lake, Police Investigating

Officers are looking into three burglaries at Avon Lake homes in recent weeks.

Counterfeit Money Used To Rip Off Avon Teenager

A 14-year-old's X-Box was stolen by two men using counterfeit cash.

Fire At Avon Lake Restaurant Contained By Firefighters

Avon Lake firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Caslon on Lake Road.

Dog Attacks 2 Pets In Avon Lake Park, Police Say

A dog owner was cited for letting their animal run free, attacking two other dogs, at Kopf Family Reservation.

7 People Exposed To Unknown Substance At Oberlin Walmart

Oberlin Police Chief Ryan Warfield suspects the group were exposed to fentanyl.

Burglaries At 2 Avon Lake Homes Being Investigated

Police said they are investigating a pair of burglaries that were reported this month.

Safely Get Rid Of Unwanted Prescription Meds In Avon, Avon Lake

National Drug Take Back Day is October 26. It's the perfect time to dispose of unneeded medications.

School Bus Crashes, Traffic Violations: Lorain County Leads State

Lorain County has accounted for more school bus traffic violations and crashes than any other county in Ohio.

Teen Shot, Killed In Lorain On Thursday Night

Police said a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed. Several persons of interest are being interviewed.

Avon, Avon Lake 2019 Registered Sex Offenders Map

See the map below and click on the blue pins to learn what each registered sex offender has been convicted for.

Vandals Hit Bathroom At Bleser Park In Avon Lake

The park was again targeted by vandals last week, according to police records.

Driver Cited For Blowing Past Stopped School Bus In Avon Lake

Police records said the driver went around a stopped school bus while students waited to cross Walker Road.

Burglars Break Into Avon Lake Home, Steal Jewelry

Police are investigating a break-in and theft from an Avon Lake home.

61-Year-Old Woman Killed In Car Crash In Elyria

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the woman drove off road, flipped her car and hit a tree.

Teen Knocked Out During Assault At Bleser Park, Police Say

Avon Lake police said a 15-year-old was knocked unconscious after he tried to stop a group of rock throwers from harassing his friend.

Tools Stolen From Painting Crew At Avon Lake Apartments

Police believe the equipment was stolen overnight.

Tipsters Help Catch Accused Gas Station Robber From Lorain

Court documents said police released footage of a gas station robbery to the public and then received tips identifying the accused robber.

Elyria Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl

Joshua Novak has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for selling a heroin-fentanyl mixture and crack cocaine.

Graffiti Left At Bleser Park In Avon Lake

Police are investigating two incidents of vandalism at the park, according to police records.

Meet Avon Police At Peace, Love & Little Donuts

Residents can sip a cup of coffee and chat with police officers during an upcoming event.

Possible Overdose In Avon Lake

Paramedics had to take a resident to the hospital after a possible overdose on prescription pills.

Avon Lake Woman Loses $5,000 In Scam

A person claiming to be from the IRS told a woman she had to buy Home Depot gift cards to deal with an active arrest warrant.

Elyria Drug Trafficker Sentenced For Selling Heroin, Fentanyl

An Elyria man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for selling crack cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, the Department of Justice announced.

Employee Shut Down Avon Lake Company's Website, Indictment Says

The employee learned he was going to be fired and retaliated by shutting down his company's website, an indictment said.

Bicycle Stolen Out Of Avon Lake Woman's Garage

Police said someone stole a $280 bicycle out of a woman's garage last month.