Crime
Motorcycle Chase in Pierpont Ends in Crash and Officer-Involved Shooting
PIERPONT TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred following a motorcycle pursuit on Thursday.
According to initial reports, deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle in the area of Anderson Road in Pierpont Township.
The pursuit continued until the motorcycle crashed.
Following the crash, shots were fired, and the suspect was struck.
The individual was reported down at the scene.
No deputies or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The scene has been secured, and authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and subsequent shooting.
The identity and condition of the suspect have not yet been released.
The Sheriff’s Office has stated that more information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.