Category: Lakewood

Westminster Man Killed in 7-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

A 54-year-old man was killed in a seven-vehicle crash on the San Gabriel River 605 Freeway in Lakewood, authorities said July 3. The man was identified as Kelly Drake, of Westminster, according to Medical Examiner’s office. The crash was reported at 8:14 p.m. Sunday on the southbound 605 Freeway at Carson Street, California Highway Patrol…


Officials Seek Other Victims Scammed by Alleged Law Enforcement Impersonator

LAKEWOOD, Calif.—Authorities Nov. 1 urged people to contact them if they were victimized by a man who impersonated a law enforcement officer while targeting primarily Spanish-speaking victims and swindling them. Martin Alejandro, 56, was arrested Oct. 27 by personnel from the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He is accused…


Northeast Ohio Residents Are Sure About Who They Are Voting For

Two distinctly different political areas in northeast Ohio are normally spirited and active come election time but on this polling day, they experienced a slow early voter turnout. When the voting numbers were posted at 11 a.m. at Westlake City Hall, just 41 of the precinct’s registered voters had cast their ballots during the steady…


Ohio Voters Head to Polls for 2022 Primary

WESTLAKE, Ohio—Just 41 of the precinct registered voters had cast their ballots during the steady rainfall in this west Cleveland suburb when the turnout numbers were posted at 11 a.m. on May 3 at Westlake City Hall. Republican balloting slightly led Democrats ballots cast, 15 to 13. Independents cast 13 ballots, according to the numbers…


Man Stabbed to Death in Paramount in Possible Attempted Auto Theft

PARAMOUNT, Calif.—Sheriff’s deputies announced on Jan. 4 that they are investigating the stabbing death of a man in Paramount earlier in the week possibly during a failed attempt to steal his car. The crime occurred at about 11:59 p.m. Monday in the 6800 block of San Carlos Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “Lakewood Station…


5 Dead After Shooter Opens Fire Across Denver and Lakewood, Colorado

Five people, including the gunman, were killed on Monday following a series of shootings in Denver and Lakewood, Colorado, police confirmed. Lakewood Police Department confirmed that they were working with the Denver Police Department on a “large-scale, active shooter incident” that ended in Lakewood late Monday evening. Law enforcement in Lakewood received a call of shots…


Legal Sports Betting on Ohio’s Table in 2022

Legal sports betting is on the table in Ohio in 2022. Ohioans may be able to bet on sports as early as Major League Baseball’s opening day, but for now a bill that would legalize the activity is awaiting the signature of Gov. Mike DeWine (R). The Ohio General Assembly passed a bill on Dec….


Robbers Steal Sledgehammers From Home Depot in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Calif.—Up to 20 men and boys stole sledgehammers and crowbars from The Home Depot at the Lakewood Center Mall Friday night, Nov. 26, prompting fears the tools will be used in smash-and-grab robberies. At 7:46 p.m. Friday, approximately eight males entered the store, walked directly to the tool aisle, and stole various sledgehammers, crowbars, and hammers, said…