Copper Thief Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison

James Dina says his drug addiction fueled his poor decisions.

Police Blotter: House Spray Painted, Hit-Skip Turns into Foot Chase and Burglar Makes Off with Pizza Shop's 'Dough'

This week in the Lakewood Police Blotter.

Lakewood Police Lt. Graduates From FBI National Academy

Lt. Gary Sprague is one of three officers from Lakewood to have ever completed the program.

Lakewood Mother Asks for the Public’s Help Finding Her Missing Daughter

Cecly Broadbent went missing March 2. No one in her family has seen or heard from her since.

Police Blotter: Assault, Robbery and a Foot Chase

This week in police news.

Lakewood Girl Scouts Hoping to Recoup Cookie Money Stolen Last Week

Scouts hope make up losses of more than $1,100 to go on summer camping trip.

UPDATE: Parking Tickets Issued in 2010 Down by More Than 1,300

City changes policy on enforcement of parking tickets in August, police department adjusts to electronic ticket writers.

Residents Warned About Rash of Chrysler Thefts

Eleven cars manufactured by Chrysler have been stolen in the city since Feb. 16.

Police Blotter: Foot Chase, Scissors Fight and a Gun at the Doctor's Office

This week in police reports.

Lakewood Woman Missing Since March 2

Police issue an alert asking the public if anyone's seen the 22-year-old Lakewood woman.

UPDATE: Felony Charges Against Former School Board Member Dropped

Geiger attorney says Cleveland police concluded officer made faulty identification.

Cleveland Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for String of Copper Thefts in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County

James Dina, 34, pleaded guilty Tuesday to 24 counts of breaking and entering, burglary and theft.

Three New Firefighters Begin in Lakewood

Trio begins Sunday after the recent retirements of longtime firefighters.

Number of Traffic, Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Up in 2010

Lakewood Municipal Court releases summary of all of its cases.

Lakewood Police Department Adds Five to Most-Wanted List

Charges include burglary and identity theft; suspects considered dangerous.

SUV Flips Over on Clifton Boulevard, Stops Traffic for Two Hours

Man sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Wanted in Lakewood: Do You Recognize This Person?

Lakewood Police Department asking the public's help identifying a theft suspect.

Police Blotter: Talk About a ‘Hot’ Pizza

Pizza delivery driver follows people who stole pizza from his unlocked vehicle.

Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Deer at Lake Shore Towers

Set to be sentenced March 25 in Lakewood Municipal Court.

Former Lakewood School Board Member Charged With Felonious Assault of Police Officer

Prominent business leader Charles Geiger accused of striking a Cleveland police officer with his vehicle.

Police Blotter: Coyote Seen Prowling Lakewood Streets

Also in this week's blotter: Bedbugs, an errant bullet and a candy bar that wasn't so sweet.

Man Arrested in Connection With Sunday's Stabbing, Burglary

19-year-old Lakewood man charged with receiving stolen property — so far. Additional charges are expected.

More Snowfall Expected to Cover Ice

Could be shovel-worthy accumulations this evening and overnight.

Police Blotter: Man Robbed at Knifepoint After Online Chat Lures Him to Apartment

Also, Lakewood police respond to disorderly conduct, dangerous drugs and suspicious person at Congressman's office.

Police Blotter: Footprints in the Snow Lead Police Right to Suspected Robbers

Also in this week's roundup: Theft, assault and 'inappropriate' text messages from 35-year-old man.

Lakewood Police Issue Warning About Phone Scam

Resident scammed out of $4,500 after she wires money to Haiti to bail out her 'granddaughter.'

911 Call of Murdered 2-Year-Old Boy Released

Lakewood toddler's mother returned from work to find her son dead in his bed.

Lakewood Police Blotter: Women Injured After Crash on Lake Avenue

Women taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Lakewood Police Releases Dash-Cam Video from High-Speed Chase

Department policy allows officers to make the decision to call off a chase.

Man in Ski Mask Turned Away From Bank

Police blotter: Man learns cold, hard lesson.