/news/tags/east-cleveland-police-department East Cleveland Police Department en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:19:21 GMT /law-justice/2025-04-30/cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-dismisses-charges-in-case-involving-east-cleveland-chief-of-police In 2019, Jerry Sims was convicted of aggravated murder. Allegations of an inappropriate relationship between the detective and a witness threw testimony into doubt. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:19:21 GMT /law-justice/2025-04-30/cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-dismisses-charges-in-case-involving-east-cleveland-chief-of-police Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-04-15/3-east-cleveland-police-officers-sentenced-to-prison The officers received sentences of between one and four years for crimes committed while on duty. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:10:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-04-15/3-east-cleveland-police-officers-sentenced-to-prison Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-02-03/cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-requests-hearing-over-allegations-of-detective-misconduct Acting East Cleveland Police Chief Kenneth Lundy faces allegations of an improper relationship in a case he investigated while a detective with East Cleveland. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:50:05 GMT /law-justice/2025-02-03/cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-requests-hearing-over-allegations-of-detective-misconduct Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-01-22/east-cleveland-chief-of-police-facing-allegations-of-misconduct-in-2019-murder-conviction Acting Chief Kenneth Lundy had a sexual relationship with the state's lead witness in the 2019 conviction of Jerry Sims. That witness is now recanting her testimony. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:53:18 GMT /law-justice/2025-01-22/east-cleveland-chief-of-police-facing-allegations-of-misconduct-in-2019-murder-conviction Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2024-03-21/former-east-cleveland-police-chief-scott-gardner-receives-probation-in-tax-case Gardner pleaded guilty March 12 to failing to pay state taxes between 2014 and 2019. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:50:19 GMT /law-justice/2024-03-21/former-east-cleveland-police-chief-scott-gardner-receives-probation-in-tax-case Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-03-08/7-more-east-cleveland-police-officers-indicted-bringing-total-to-16-since-august The charges against seven East Cleveland police officers include felonious assault and interference with civil rights. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:05:18 GMT /law-justice/2023-03-08/7-more-east-cleveland-police-officers-indicted-bringing-total-to-16-since-august Matthew Richmond /news/government-politics/2022-09-17/two-more-east-cleveland-police-officers-indicted-activists-call-for-wider-investigations The officers, Willie Sims and Alfonzo Cole, allegedly stole from people they had pulled over or during calls for service during 2020 and 2021. Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:13:58 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-09-17/two-more-east-cleveland-police-officers-indicted-activists-call-for-wider-investigations Matthew Richmond /news/community/2022-08-30/morning-headlines-cleveland-mayor-wants-to-focus-funding-on-housing-and-more Mayor Justin Bibb wants to spend a third of the city's American Rescue Plan Act money on home repairs, construction and rehabilitation; East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner is on paid administrative leave after being indicted on 13 felony charges including tax evasion and tampering with records; and more stories. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:28:55 GMT /news/community/2022-08-30/morning-headlines-cleveland-mayor-wants-to-focus-funding-on-housing-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-08-29/east-cleveland-police-chief-scott-gardner-indicted-on-13-felony-charges The charges include failure to pay taxes for years, theft and tampering with records. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:40:54 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-29/east-cleveland-police-chief-scott-gardner-indicted-on-13-felony-charges Matthew Richmond /news/government-politics/2021-10-23/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-east-cleveland-cop-who-killed-vincent-belmonte The officer’s use of deadly force was based on his understanding of the situation and was within the bounds of the law, Attorney General Dave Yost said. Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:59:41 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-10-23/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-east-cleveland-cop-who-killed-vincent-belmonte Taylor Haggerty