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A woman in Lakewood claims an Amazon delivery driver stole her cat, Piper, after dropping off a package, with footage showing the driver carrying her away. The company has identified the driver but has not reached him, and the woman has filed a police report, though it may take weeks or months to resolve.
A 34-year-old man in Lakewood died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster, a venomous lizard. Despite the rarity of Gila monster bites causing death in humans, the man did not survive his injuries. Authorities removed the two Gila monsters from the man's home, as it is illegal to own them in Lakewood, and they have been taken to a wildlife rehabilitation facility.
The city council of Lakewood, Ohio, has unanimously approved an eight-month ban on the issuance and processing of permits for retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors of adult-use marijuana. The moratorium is intended to allow time for potential changes to the state legislation regarding marijuana. The ban only affects stores, while personal use and growing are not impacted. This is not the first time Lakewood has implemented such a moratorium, having done so previously when medical marijuana was legalized in 2016.
St. Edward celebrates their third consecutive OHSAA state football title with a victory over Springfield. Coach Tom Lombardo is focused on enjoying the moment and not thinking about what comes next.
A grenade was found taped to a pole near the Satmar Shul synagogue in Lakewood, New Jersey. The device was determined to be inert and nonexplosive, and there is no danger to the public. An ongoing investigation is underway, and anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.
A vehicle crashed into an ALDI grocery store in Lakewood, Ohio, injuring two bystanders. The driver of the car refused medical treatment and was escorted home by his son. The building was determined to be structurally intact, but cracks were visible in the brick facade. The store will remain closed until repairs are made. Lakewood police are investigating the crash.
A North Texas USPS worker, identified as Eugene Gates Jr., died after passing out during his route in the Lakewood area on Tuesday, as the heat index reached nearly 115 degrees. The 66-year-old had been working for the U.S. Postal Service for nearly 40 years. The official cause of death has not yet been determined.
A wildfire is burning in Jefferson County along the hogback south of Interstate 70, leading to pre-evacuation warnings in multiple neighborhoods in Jefferson County and the western edge of Lakewood. The fire, as of about 3:30 p.m. Friday, is 10 acres and growing, fueled by extremely strong winds. Pre-evacuation notices have been issued for the Morrison area, Solterra subdivision, and Red Rock Ranch neighborhood. The fire sparked Friday afternoon in windy weather and during a red flag warning on fire danger in the area. Smoke is visible and firefighters are on scene. Colorado 93 is closed from I-70 to Morrison because of the fire.