East Cleveland officer charged with lying about pursuit, covering for drunken dispatcher
CLEVELAND, Ohio - An East Cleveland police officer is accused of lying to his superiors about a vehicle pursuit and covering for a dispatcher who was driving drunk, Cuyahoga County prosecutors said Thursday.
East Cleveland police officer indicted on charges including tampering with evidence
James Covell, 49, is facing charges of tampering with records, tampering with evidence, telecommunications fraud, obstructing justice, falsification, insurance fraud, obstructing official business and dereliction of duty. Prosecutors say the charges stem from two incidents in May 2024 when Covell was acting as a police officer.
2 more East Cleveland police indictments
Two more members of the East Cleveland Police Department are now under indictment, one accused of unnecessarily ramming a suspect’s car then claiming a workplace injury, another accused of
Suspended East Cleveland mayor’s chief of staff denies corruption charges
Michael Smedley, the chief of staff to suspended East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, pleaded not guilty Wednesday at his arraignment on federal corruption charges.
East Cleveland police officer indicted for tampering with records, evidence
Covell not only betrayed the trust of the community he swore to protect — he broke the law and will be held accountable.”
East Cleveland Officer indicted on felony charges
An East Cleveland Police Officer was indicted on felony charges Thursday for two incidents that happened in May 2024, according to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley.
Cuyahoga County judge chooses Sandra Morgan as East Cleveland’s interim mayor
A Cuyahoga County judge Friday chose Sandra Morgan as the interim mayor of East Cleveland. Probate Judge Anthony Russo picked ...
East Cleveland chief of staff says he's not guilty in bribery case
The attorney for East Cleveland’s chief of staff said his client is innocent and believes Michael Smedley was duped by two ...
WANTED: East Cleveland robbery turned to murder, suspect on the run
This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features an East Cleveland man wanted on aggravated murder charges from an incident in ...
Feds indict East Cleveland official in bribery scheme with brothers who pretended they were royalty
East Cleveland Mayor Chief of Staff Michael Smedley is accused of accepting bribes from brothers posing as UAE royalty, ...
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Interim mayor for East Cleveland appointed
Cuyahoga County Probate Court Presiding Judge Anthony J. Russo announced Friday that Sandra Morgan will immediately assume all powers, rights and responsibilities of the mayor's office.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Prove That The East Runs Through Them
With Friday night's comeback win over the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers have firmly established themselves as the ...
Seeking Justice: Family wants answers in East Cleveland woman’s unsolved murder
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - This month marks four years without answers in the unsolved murder of a young mother in East Cleveland. But her family is not giving up hope. 19 Investigates is looking into ...
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Dozens apply to be acting mayor of East Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Probate Court seeking to serve as acting mayor of East Cleveland during Mayor Brandon King's suspension.