Good Morning Cleveland, it's Thursday and here is what you need to know.
Today on GMC
Man killed by Medina County sheriff's deputies outside Cleveland Staples
A man is dead after being shot by two Medina County sheriff's deputies during a federal "narcotics investigation" late Wednesday afternoon at the Staples store on West 117th Street. Law enforcement officers were outside the Staples around 4:30 p.m. when authorities claim a suspect wielded a knife, prompting the Medina County deputies to fire upon him.
New twist in Lachelle Jordan's case
New developments this morning in the case involving Lachelle Jordan. She's the Cleveland EMT who said she was kidnapped and ran when she got the chance back in May 2023. Cleveland police have now turned the case over to a special prosecutor for review. The special prosecutor is from an outside law firm to make sure there's no conflict of interest since Jordan is a city employee.
Turnpike text scams
Scammers are sending fraudulent texts that attempt to impersonate legitimate toll agencies and solicit payment information through fake websites. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank tells you what drivers need to know.
Malley’s Chocolates and Brewnuts Team Up for a Limited-Time Carmallow Egg Donut
Malley’s Chocolates and Brewnuts are proud to announce a limited-time offering just in time for Easter: the Carmallow Egg Donut. This exclusive donut will be available April 17, 18, and 19 at all three Malley’s Ice Cream Parlor locations (Lakewood, North Olmsted and Mentor) and at Brewnuts (Detroit Shoreway neighborhood (West 65th Street and Detroit Avenue). Limited quantities, while supplies last.
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Your forecast
Frosty start to the day, but bright sun teaming up with a light southwest breeze and temps are SOARING today. Soak up the sun, Meteorologist Trent Magill tracking rain for our Easter weekend.
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impacts
Semi-truck catches on fire on I-71
A semi-truck burst into flames on I-71 SB before SR 303 in Brunswick. The truck did not have a trailer on it and the driver was not found. While police were on scene investigating another car drove through the scene and hit a police cruiser. No one was injured. All lanes are now back open.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.
