Crime
1 injured after shooting at Cuyahoga County Fair, 2 suspects in custody
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio – Authorities have confirmed that two suspects are in custody following a shooting at the Cuyahoga County Fair late Saturday night.
One of the suspects was found in possession of a firearm, and a single live round was recovered at the scene.
The incident occurred on the fairgrounds during the final weekend of the event, which officials say has seen record-breaking attendance.
Law enforcement reports indicate that officers quickly responded to calls of “shots fired” shortly before midnight.
Police radio traffic captured the urgency as officers requested backup and an ambulance, noting that a victim had been shot.
The victim, who was reportedly conscious at the scene, was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center. Deputies on site also administered immediate medical aid.
The Cuyahoga County Fair issued a statement on social media around 12:39 a.m. Sunday, confirming the shooting and noting that fair personnel are cooperating fully with local law enforcement agencies.
The post stated that the fair would reopen on Sunday under standard operating hours from noon to 10 p.m.
A separate statement from fair spokesperson Candyce Traci acknowledged the incident, stating: “We have been made aware of gunfire that has occurred on our fairgrounds on Saturday evening, August 9, 2025. It will be with due diligence that we make media outlets aware of the situation that occurred as soon as more details become available.” No additional details have been released at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances leading up to the shooting or potential motives.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.