Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-03-12 12:42:38 GMT
Two Middlefield police officers are recovering after being shot during a traffic stop on Sunday evening. The man who opened fire on the officers was fatally shot.More >>
Two Middlefield police officers shot during a traffic stop on Sunday evening have been identifiedMore >>
Monday, March 11 2013 1:29 AM EDT2013-03-11 05:29:47 GMT
Geauga County Sheriff confirms that two officers were shot during a routine traffic stop.More >>
Geauga County Sheriff confirms that two officers were shot during a routine traffic stop.More >>
MIDDLEFIELD, OH (WOIO) -
Sunday is a day of worship and reverence for most of us. For two Middlefield police officers it was a living hell.
When police pull someone over they never know what to expect.
Much to the surprise of officers Erin Thomas and Brandon Savage an ambush is what they had to deal with when they stopped 42-year-old James Gilkerson of Mentor on The Lake Sunday evening.
Before the Middlefield officers could even get out of the cruisers Gilkerson grabbed his semi automatic AK-47 rifle and opened fire on the officers.
Thomas and Savage both were wounded.
"Officer Savage is doing very well. He had been cleared to come back to duty. The schedule has not been determined as of yet when I can bring them back. But, I hopefully will be bringing him back. Officer Thomas, Erin, has been released from the hospital and has returned home with her family for recovery. As you know she sustained injury to her left finger, left leg and right arm. She's in great spirits and hoping for a fast recovery and she's ready to come back to work," said Middlefield Police Chief, Arnold Sanko.
Nearly 175 police officers lose their lives every year in America. Officers Brandon Savage and Erin Thomas luckily did not join the ranks of those killed in action.
The whole community in Middlefield waiting for them to return to work.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:22:37 GMT
(CNN) - General Motors is recalling nearly 194,000 vehicles because of a fire danger. GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire. The recallMore >>
GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire.More >>
"Sesame Street" has helped kids deal with divorce, death and even hurricanes. The show is now introducing its first Muppet to have a dad in jail. 1 in 29 children in the U.S. has a parent behind bars. The Sesame Workshop has an online tool kit parents can use to help kids. More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
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Beginning Friday evening, June 14, at 7 p.m. through Monday morning, June 17 at 6 a.m., ODOT will implement lane restrictions and ramp closures for bridge painting.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:36:50 GMT
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of health! The event willMore >>
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of healthMore >>
For the 2013-14 rankings, U.S. News surveyed 179 pediatric centers to obtain clinical data in 10 specialties and asked 150 pediatric specialists in each specialty where they would send the sickest children.More >>
Officer Erin Thomas
James Gilkerson, opened fire on officers
Officer Brandon Savage
