Man accused of flashing gun, using racial slurs at Giant Eagle shopper: Solon...
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) - A man faces charges after investigators say he flashed a gun and used racial slurs at a shopper at Giant Eagle Sunday night. It happened at the Giant Eagle on Aurora Road in Solon...
View Article'Tremendous loss': Man arrested in his father's murder at Solon home
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- A 32-year-old man is behind bars, accused of attacking his father with an object and killing him. Just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, responded to a report of a man who was...
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Sentencing for man who dragged Solon officer postponed
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- The sentencing for a man who allegedly dragged an officer by a car after he was pulled over for a traffic stop was set to take place Tuesday morning but was postponed. According...
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Man who dragged Solon officer with vehicle sentenced to prison
**Related Video Above: Body cams capture moment officer was dragged by car.** SOLON, Ohio (WJW) — A man who dragged an officer with a car after he'd pulled over for a traffic stop was sentenced,...
View Article'Push, push, push': Baby born in car along highway
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- A woman on Friday afternoon gave birth to a baby while in a car alongside the highway. Just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 15, the woman's husband told 911 dispatchers they were in a car...
View ArticleSolon Middle School wrestling coach Rob Farley on leave, charged with...
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- Solon Middle School wrestling coach Rob Farley has been placed on leave, accused of pushing a 15-year-old high school student into a wall, causing injury. According to an...
View ArticleSolon Middle School wrestling coach charged: New details on alleged assault
***Watch previous coverage above.*** SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- Investigators shared more details about a Solon Middle School wrestling coach who was charged with assaulting a 15-year-old high school...
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Missing elderly man from Solon found
ditor's Note: This missing man was reported found. SOLON, Ohio (WJW) - Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing elderly man from Solon. 1st moon landing attempt in 50+ years seems...
View ArticleSolon wrestling coach resigns amid assault charges
***Watch previous coverage in the video above.*** SOLON, Ohio (WJW) - A Solon Middle School wrestling coach charged with assaulting a 15-year-old student has resigned, the school district confirmed...
View ArticleMan charged with stealing RTA bus on Christmas Eve trying to get home
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) – A man was arrested on Christmas Eve after allegedly stealing an RTA bus that had been left running outside a Solon convenience store. He said he had no way to get home after being...
View ArticleHundreds of schools closed, but these two stayed open despite winter storm
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) - The first major snowstorm of the year led to the closure of more than 500 schools and although many closed ahead of any actual snowfall, two did not cancel classes. Solon and...
View ArticleMore than 200 workers at Solon Nestlé factory to be laid off
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- Nestlé has announced layoffs affecting 216 employees at its factory in Solon. A Nestlé spokesperson told FOX 8 News on Monday the food and drink processor is "optimizing" its...
View ArticleNew area code to release in 440 region
(WJW) – A new area code will be put in place in Northeast Ohio beginning on March 1. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved an area code overlay, or the addition of a new area code, on Dec....
View ArticlePeople with special needs celebrate with families at 'Night to Shine' prom
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) - Unique, high-energy celebrations were held all across the world on Friday night for people with special needs and their loved ones. The global event is known as "Night to Shine"...
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Man, teen accused of passing counterfeit money
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- Solon police earlier this month arrested a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy during an investigation into counterfeit money being passed in the city. A 19-year-old Solon man...
View ArticleMajor school district closes last minute
SOLON, Ohio (WJW0) - Solon City Schools are closed Thursday. The announcement was made shortly after 6:30 a.m. AT&T, other cellular providers see significant outages According to a post on the...
View ArticlePolice cruiser collides with Porsche during chase
CLEVELAND (WJW) -- A Cleveland Heights police officer chasing a stolen SUV into Cleveland collided with a Porsche driven by a 52-year-old man, according to a spokesperson. Cleveland Heights police...
View ArticleNew area code for Northeast Ohio begins Friday
[Editor's Note: You can watch previous coverage in the video player above.] (WJW) – If you live in 'The 440' starting today (March 1) a new area code is coming to the region. For years, the 440 area...
View ArticleBrawl with at least a dozen people ends in gunfire
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) -- A Tuesday evening brawl involving about a dozen people ended in gunfire, according to police. Officers responded to a report of shots fired just before 5 p.m. at Solon Park...
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'Never been done': Solon diver wins 4th consecutive state championship
SOLON, Ohio (WJW) — Whenever you float the words "dominance” or “dynasty” when it comes to sports accomplishments, you know you've just witnessed something rare, something special — like winning four...
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