Not to defend any of the insane things that Hudson's mayor has said, but I just found out that his wife died of leukemia back in September. Since then, he has had the crazy rant about the child pornography in schools in October and now the ice shanty prostitution comment. I don't live in Hudson and haven't paid attention to him except for these comments, but it sounds like he might have suffered a mental break since losing her.

 

Question is up to his constituents as to whether he should remain in office, but knowing more of the context I kind of feel bad for the guy now. Hopefully someone close to him gets him the therapy he needs.

2 hours ago, OliverHazardPerry said:

Not to defend any of the insane things that Hudson's mayor has said, but I just found out that his wife died of leukemia back in September. Since then, he has had the crazy rant about the child pornography in schools in October and now the ice shanty prostitution comment. I don't live in Hudson and haven't paid attention to him except for these comments, but it sounds like he might have suffered a mental break since losing her.

 

Question is up to his constituents as to whether he should remain in office, but knowing more of the context I kind of feel bad for the guy now. Hopefully someone close to him gets him the therapy he needs.

It is now quite obvious that the mayor is dealing with with tremendous issues.  The loss of someone so close (and probably after an agonizing battle as well) can very well cause significant mental issues.  It makes sense that the timing of the start of these statements can be traced to an event.  Be it from something physical (dementia, stroke, injury, infection) or monumental emotional stress, he needs someone to intervene.  It is sad for him and for the community.  Since somebody else decided to drag in other unrelated things, it doesn't matter the race, gender, political affiliation/leanings or where they live.  If a person needs assistance, then somebody hopefully close to him can help to provide it.

1 hour ago, LifeLongClevelander said:

It is now quite obvious that the mayor is dealing with with tremendous issues.  The loss of someone so close (and probably after an agonizing battle as well) can very well cause significant mental issues.  It makes sense that the timing of the start of these statements can be traced to an event.  Be it from something physical (dementia, stroke, injury, infection) or monumental emotional stress, he needs someone to intervene.  It is sad for him and for the community.  Since somebody else decided to drag in other unrelated things, it doesn't matter the race, gender, political affiliation/leanings or where they live.  If a person needs assistance, then somebody hopefully close to him can help to provide it.

 

I thought you were done speculating? If you are not his P.O.R, or a medical professional, your assumption of the situation is just as valid as mine.

13 minutes ago, Clefan98 said:

 

I thought you were done speculating? If you are not his P.O.R, or a medical professional, your assumption of the situation is just as valid as mine.

Go and read the post above mine.  It is compassion for somebody who is apparently suffering.  Here is something else that I am speculating: compassion is something you don't understand or are incapable of.  Either way, I don't care. 

Edited February 10, 20223 yr by LifeLongClevelander

 

Hudson Councilwoman Nicole Kowalski said she found the mayor’s statement outrageous.

 

“I was surprised, but then he has made these type of statements before so I wasn’t completely surprised,” Kowalski said. She said she did not agree with the mayor’s statement.

 

https://fox8.com/news/hudson-mayor-suggests-ice-fishing-leads-to-prostitution/

3 hours ago, LifeLongClevelander said:

 It is compassion for somebody who is apparently suffering.

 

BTW I hope all the sympathizers bring this same energy and compassion when discussing stupid things the city youth do and say.

 

A lot of kids grow up in traumatized situations but I don't hear you making excuses for them. 

Edited February 10, 20223 yr by Clefan98

Shootout in North Olmsted.   At least the NOPD got to show off their giant black pickup truck. 🙄

 

North Olmsted police shoot Starbucks robbery suspect who shot at officers, city official says

Updated: Mar. 21, 2022, 11:47 a.m. | Published: Mar. 21, 2022, 11:47 a.m.

 

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio – North Olmsted police shot a robbery suspect after he opened fire on the officers Monday morning, a city spokesman said.

The shooting happened shortly after a man tried to rob a Starbucks about 8 a.m. on Dover Center Road near Lorain Road. The man shot at officers before he jumped into a vehicle and sped away, the city of North Olmsted said in a news release.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/03/north-olmsted-police-shoot-starbucks-robbery-suspect-who-shot-at-officers-city-official-says.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=clevelanddotcom_sf&fbclid=IwAR0rCvKqkIT9u5RqODeInGYe-M1vUZh04ZCaZ6xJ9FuO5dQ16exNFXOsizw

Pepper Pike rabbi arrested, accused of seeking to meet agent posing online as teen, prosecutors say

 

https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2022/04/pepper-pike-rabbi-arrested-accused-of-seeking-to-meet-agent-posing-online-as-teen-prosecutors-say.html

 

Fairmount Temple certainly had its issues with head rabbis being cheating horndogs - (Gertman and Gelfan come to mind), but man, this is a whole level of depravity. Excommunicate this bastard.

An East Cleveland police chase ended in a crash?? What a shock.....

 

 

And another East Cleveland police chase ends in a crash. This time they left the scene before Cleveland police and fire arrived. Unconscionable....

 

 

 

That's a shame

 

 

I saw a couple motorcycles fly past me on 480 on Saturday afternoon. They must have been doing about 100 mph. This has become a common occurrence.

1 hour ago, LibertyBlvd said:

I saw a couple motorcycles fly past me on 480 on Saturday afternoon. They must have been doing about 100 mph. This has become a common occurrence.

 

Had one pass me about that fast on 90 heading towards downtown this morning.

 

Edited October 23, 20222 yr by E Rocc

Maybe the house should've worn brightly colored clothing?

 

 

Part of the old Kent flour mill is on fire, 162 North Water Street

 

 

https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/12/03/1-killed-2-arrested-maple-heights-shooting-police-say/

 

I interviewed here years ago.   Ironically we were just talking about an explosion at Aluminum Smelting (that was before my time) in my Maple Heights group.  Nothing close to this:

https://fox8.com/news/live-crews-on-scene-as-smoke-billows-from-bedford-building/

Video of the explosion 

 

 

https://fox8.com/news/plane-carrying-workers-headed-to-oakwood-village-plant-crashes-in-arkansas/

 

Why were they flying to Columbus to respond to an explosion just outside Cleveland, though?   

2 hours ago, E Rocc said:

https://fox8.com/news/plane-carrying-workers-headed-to-oakwood-village-plant-crashes-in-arkansas/

 

Why were they flying to Columbus to respond to an explosion just outside Cleveland, though?   

Probably an alternate due to the weather in Cleveland yesterday.  

12 minutes ago, Cleburger said:

Probably an alternate due to the weather in Cleveland yesterday.  

 

Most sensible explanation I have heard yet.

3 minutes ago, E Rocc said:

 

Most sensible explanation I have heard yet.

I am a pilot.    It's my best guess, but could be a host of other reasons (weight/fuel minimums, a CMH based maintenance facility, charter clients for a deadhead leg, etc).  

What a remarkable city

 

 

9 hours ago, KJP said:

What a remarkable city

 

 

 

A place like East Cleveland, with lots of violent crime, is going to attract officers who are on the job for the wrong reasons.  And for various reasons will be stuck hiring them.

WKYC is reporting the victim was a professor at CSU.

 

Hudson man found shot to death inside of home

 

HUDSON, Ohio — Police are investigating after a 41-year-old man was found dead of gunshot wounds Wednesday evening inside a home.

Todd Morgan, 41, a Hudson resident, was shot in the head and body, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. His death has been ruled a homicide.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2023/04/hudson-man-found-shot-to-death-inside-of-home.html

1 hour ago, Clefan98 said:

WKYC is reporting the victim was a professor at CSU.

 

Hudson man found shot to death inside of home

 

HUDSON, Ohio — Police are investigating after a 41-year-old man was found dead of gunshot wounds Wednesday evening inside a home.

Todd Morgan, 41, a Hudson resident, was shot in the head and body, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. His death has been ruled a homicide.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2023/04/hudson-man-found-shot-to-death-inside-of-home.html

 

Cleveland State professor, shot twice so it doesn't sound like a suicide.  "Man bites dog" to a degree.

Edited April 21, 20232 yr by E Rocc

Cars as a public health issue...

 

Watch: Video shows vehicle crashing into Hola Tacos patio in Lakewood, several people taken to hospital

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/video-crash-hola-tacos-patio-lakewood/95-b9f7fd09-2b3f-441d-b1d2-36e72f097262

Yep, that's me complainin'

 

A legit hotel I think would do very well in Lakewood as discussed.

No comment 

 

 

We really need to get the Cleveland crime thread back up and running, especially after separate shootings last night that left one person dead.

On 7/18/2023 at 9:55 PM, KJP said:

No comment 

 

 

Wait, I'm sorry.

 

They took the hoops down in the basketball courts because someone thought they heard a single gunshot? What?

8 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said:

Wait, I'm sorry.

 

They took the hoops down in the basketball courts because someone thought they heard a single gunshot? What?

I believe it was reported that there have been other incidents at the basketball courts recently.

Is Put-In-Bay considered a suburb because the riots on Saturday sounded just horrific. I guess cancelling Christmas in July hadn't fixed the problem.

 

Not the same fun place I remember as a kid.

 

 

Edited July 24, 20231 yr by TBideon

10 hours ago, KJP said:

We really need to get the Cleveland crime thread back up and running, especially after separate shootings last night that left one person dead.

Replying here since the thread isn't open. It's frankly nauseating seeing this happening. Like I've said in the past. I lived downtown 2018 - 2020. I walked from the Flats to E9th almost every weekend past midnight. Never do I remember crime this bad ever. I remember hearing about gun violence here there, usually on the outskirts east of East 12 and St. Clair. But in the middle of downtown, especially right outside thirsty Parrot? E9th and Prospect? Not within 1 week of each other, let alone in less than 6 hours! In just 2 weeks we've had shootings in the Warehouse district, The Flats, E9th and Public Square. Not to mention the increased carjackings and break ins That is horrific. 

 

Bibb better do something fast, because all this work over the last 15 years will be squandered quickly if people don't feel safe visiting, let alone even living down there. I know someone who was on the fence of renewing her lease downtown, her co-worker being carjacked with a gun at Gateway by teenagers made her decide to move out of the city all together.

I know so many people who have moved downtown recently and love it 

The original post was a request to open the Cleveland Crime Thread, not to specifically comment on those events. Let's not shut this thread down too and stay on the topic of crime in Cleveland suburbs... 

To keep this on topic in terms of suburbs, then I'll say atleast Bay Village, and the rest of suburban Cuyahoga County, actually give a damn about responding to the perps causing violent crime. You know the Bay Police department are going to be on this like white on rice. 

As Barney Fife would say, you've got to nip it in the bud.

Blame the perps, not the city for getting rid of the hoops. Willowick did the same thing since there were constant fights at one of their parks. People need to handle themselves better.

Did they find a shell casing? The article says the caller didn't see a gun and car alarms went off bc it was so loud. Sounds more like an m80 type firecracker to me. I grew up in Bay, don't underestimate the city's ability to overreact.

I can't blame a suburb for wanting to avoid the generational chaos that has raped so many cities and inner ring suburbs. Even if it is an overreaction.

Wild story overnight in North Olmsted where police exchange gunfire with armed man, say police; officer and man hospitalized.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/north-olmsted-police-officer-shot-while-responding-to-disturbance-call-house-fire-part-of-investigation

Just awful how the cities with the most minorities seem to have the most racist police departments 

 

 

 

since its in national news, anybody know of the diddy drug mule from shaker hts?

 

 

 

New video: NE Ohio man, alleged ‘drug mule’ for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, arrested

 

WJW - Cleveland

Thu, March 28, 2024

 

A Northeast Ohio man is being accused of running drugs for music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/video-ne-ohio-man-alleged-021112061.html?

Euclid officers were ambushed and one of them (a 24 year old), was killed. Suspects on the loose.

56 minutes ago, JB said:

Euclid officers were ambushed and one of them (a 24 year old), was killed. Suspects on the loose.

 

One suspect, and apparently he posted on Instagram before setting up the ambush.

 

1 hour ago, E Rocc said:

 

One suspect, and apparently he posted on Instagram before setting up the ambush.

 

Evidently shooting it out with Shaker cops.