Arrests/Video, Photos & 911 Calls - Updated

[Jim O'Bryan]

These people have been charged, are are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.





































Updated by removing those not charged at this time.


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[Bill Burnett]

Thank you Jim for giving this the coverage that no other news source was able to supply.

[Michael Deneen]

Agree with Bill....LO is generally not a "breaking news" source, but it definitely kicked ass on this story!

[Sandra Donnelly]

Jim, I really appreciate your coverage of this and other stories of late. My "senior citizen" parents were concerned about this incident, and I was able to give them the facts because of your reporting. Many thanks, and well done!!

[Jim O'Bryan]

Jim, I really appreciate your coverage of this and other stories of late. My "senior citizen" parents were concerned about this incident, and I was able to give them the facts because of your reporting. Many thanks, and well done!!

All

I appreciate the kind words, but, this is what the Observer is about. BRING IT!

Years ago we learned there was more RELEVANT truth on the streets, over the back fences
and bars, than being spun out of many of the news generators in this city. Government,
Schools, Non-Profits are needed, and they are expected to spin, but the facts are, What
does it mean to the residents, what does it mean to our lives as Lakewoodites. Early on I
got the nasty crime beat, and I merely take those ideas to the story. The summer of 3
stand offs 2006, we broke all three with coverage no one had. Then made sure everyone
knew, they were not Lakewoodites! When the Dog Park was attacked, we went deeper
than anyone eventually using content used in court to beat it. Showing it was merely the
anger of a single resident in Rocky River, not the a large group. We not just broke the Phil
Distasio story, we caught him and called the police, the most prolific pedophile in America.
Car theft rings, assaults, and sadly murders. Funny, we actually broke the story of Angel
Corderro the guy that actually freed Amanda Berry.


The McDonald's shooter on the trestle with a 45 to his head. Remember?

For a non-news project we have broken a ton of important and less important stories, new
Superintendents, election counts, indictments, fires, and on and on.

Then the good stuff, school kids doing good. Relevations, Butterfly releases, cardboard boats, sports,
and so much more. For 11+ years we all have been observing, and reporting, and sharing, a working
together to understand this city, and maybe make it better.

Imagine where this historic project would be, had not so many "power brokers" not tried to shut us down
steer others away, and try desperately to marginalize the work and dedication of not just me, but
thousands of Lakewoodites that care and love this city.

None of this is possible by Jim O'Bryan himself. It only works when the community takes the time to
step up, and say or report something, in this wonderful mosh pit of word jazz, love and respect we
call the Lakewood Observer Project, and The INFAMOUS Observation Deck, where some will tell you
the devil himself lives and works. I chuckle and say, "No that's just friend and neighbors that have
information, questions, thoughts and ideas. Nothing to fear."

No this fight is not an indictment on Lakewood Bars, but I hope it is the beginning of all of us stepping
up dispelling all the bullshit that a common place to talk and share is not evil, but healthy
for a community. Residents should never fear speaking up, and politicians and civic
leaders should never fear talking with residents in an open forum with REAL PEOPLE.

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[Jim O'Bryan]

Update from Lakewood Police April 22, 2014

UPDATE

Charges from April 19th, 2104 in Lakewood Ohio

Felony Charges of Aggravated Riot – Contact Lakewood Municipal Court for court appearances.

Robert Bohn – Aggravated Riot
Aaron Elias – Aggravated Riot
John Platt – Aggravated Riot
David Policastro – Aggravated Riot
John Smith – Aggravated Riot

Misdemeanor Charges- Contact Lakewood Municipal Court for court appearances.

Nicholas Appenfelder – Carrying Concealed Weapon
Vincente Garcia - Carrying Concealed Weapon
Kelly Gaytan - Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit Violation
Michael Gaytan - Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit Violation
Zachary Hodges - Carrying Concealed Weapon
Joseph Jochum - Carrying Concealed Weapon and Permit Violation
Kenneth Lorenzo - Carrying Concealed Weapon and Unlawful Transactions in Weapons
Richard Millard - Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit Violation
Pierce Roberts - Carrying Concealed Weapon
Christopher Sage - Carrying Concealed Weapon
Alexander Shepherd – Carrying Concealed Weapon Permit Violation
Nicholas Bowen – Falsification

All of the above have had bonds set. All have posted bond except John Smith as of 8:00AM.

The following have been released Pending Further Investigation. Charges may be brought in the future following the completion of the investigation.
Joseph Bennett
Daniel Garcia
William Issacs
Dylan Shell
James Smolenski
William Voll

[Jon Eckerle]

This is a great example of how a single event effects an entire community. The cops, the businesses, the people directly involved, but also the reputation of the community, the grandma bathed in fear down the street and citizens perception of their own community are all impacted by these events. In other words the " Community", is effected.

Without indepth reporting this easily, would of become, "a Lakewood riot." Through the Observer's reporting it became " scary white dudes from other cities came to Lakewood to fight," story. Once again the Observer has proven that it is an essential branch of what we call Lakewood.

Thank You

[marklingm]

Jim,

Great reporting!

It’s so great that the local media is stealing your coverage down to the headlines.

Keep up the great work.

Matt