PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- The Painesville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are asking for help in their investigation regarding the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy.

Painesville resident Yorry Timley was shot Friday around 9:37 p.m. at an apartment complex on Mentor Avenue.  Timley died of his injuries.

According to Painesville police, Timley's family said they don’t know if his death was murder or if someone accidentally shot him.

Police are thoroughly investigating of all facts surrounding the incident and are reviewing additional information as they get it. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

Police said they understand this is a difficult time for Timley's family, friends, and the community, but ask anyone with information regarding the incident to please come forward.

You can contact Painesville Police Department at (440) 392-5840.

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PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- Police announced Tuesday the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in the shooting death of 16-year-old Yorry Timley.

Timley was shot and killed on October 19 at an apartment complex on Mentor Avenue.

According to a release, Painesville police said a probable cause warrant was issued and served on the juvenile for reckless homicide and tampering with evidence.

The 17-year-old was taken into custody and taken to the Lake County Juvenile Detention Center. He will be held there pending his arraignment.

Timley was a student at Painesville Harvey High School and played track.

At a vigil two days after his death, his mom told FOX 8 her son excelled at soccer, track and dancing.  She added that Yorry was a great kid, had a wonderful smile, and never got into trouble.

Watch a past report in the video, above; read more, here.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Painesville police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting.

Police said they were called to a home in the 300 block of St. Clair Street around 1:20 p.m. for reports of a possible shooting.

Upon arrival officials reportedly secured the scene and controlled traffic.

During officers’ response, Tri Point Medical Center told law enforcement that they were treating a young-adult man with a non-life threatening gunshot wound at their facility.

Police confirmed that this man had been shot in the 300 block of S. St. Clair Street.

Officials have an individual in custody in relation to the shooting.

This is an ongoing investigation.  Authorities ask that anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Painesville Police Department at (440) 392-5840.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- The weekend snowstorm and bitterly cold temperatures have been wreaking havoc on many homes and properties across Northeast Ohio.

Before the snow even stopped falling, a flurry of calls came in to H. Jacks Plumbing and Heating in Wickcliffe.

"It’s been very, very busy. We’ve had crews going around the clock,” said John Langer, H. Jack's owner and president. “A lot of no heat, a lot of frozen waterlines and things of that nature.”

John says many of the issues can be prevented, but homeowners must be proactive this time of year.

To prevent waterlines from freezing, John says check the lines and the air temperature around them.

If the lines are along an outside wall, under a cabinet or in a cold drafty basement, open the cabinet doors and get some heat into the area.

Make sure any outdoor hoses are disconnected from the house.

And if you’re going out of town, turn the water off at the main.

“And the big tip we give all of our customers is when you know it’s gonna get cold, leave a little bit of water running, because at the end of the day running water won’t freeze,” said John.

If your pipes do freeze, call the professionals right away because freezing causes cracks that can lead to flooding as they thaw.

Frequently check the outside of your home and gutters for ice jams and snow buildup which can bring down the gutters and cause damage to the roof.

And inspect all exhausts and vents to make sure they aren’t clogged with snow, especially with newer high-efficiency furnaces.

“Customers with high-efficiency furnaces, where you have both an intake and an exhaust going out the outside wall, we’ve seen customers using their snow plows or snow blowers pushing snow against those intakes and when you do that it’s gonna shut off your furnace,“ said John.

John also recommends carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, putting fresh batteries in the thermostat and changing the air filters frequently to prevent the furnace from overheating.

John says it won’t only save you money, but could save your life.

**More stories on the winter storm**

PAINESVILLE, Ohio-- The city of Painesville closed Recreation Park Tuesday morning because of flooding along the Grand River.

Minor flooding created safety concerns at the 75-acre park, which is located on Latimore Street.

A flood warning is in effect for the Grand River until further notice.

"Painesville City reminds commuters to never drive your vehicle through flooded roadways as it may be deeper than it appears," the city said in a news release.

More on the forecast here

PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- A Painesville mother is fighting against a judicial hearing request by the hit-and-run driver who killed her son.

Christine McCarthy says life was going well for her 27-year-old Scott Thomas Hollifield.  He had a loving girlfriend and was proudly serving his country in the National Guard, but on a cold night in November 2016 he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Barberton

Police later found and arrested 39-year-old Carl Sapper for the crime.

In 2017 a judge sentenced Sapper to three years in prison, the maximum for a third degree felony.

Now, McCarthy is pleading that a Summit County judge doesn't let the driver who killed her son to get out of prison early.

Sapper is requesting to be released from prison after only serving 18 months, half of his 36 month sentence.

"He left someone laying on the freezing ground. Part of Scott's body broke his passenger side window on his car," McCarthy said.

McCarthy is heartsick at the possibility that Sapper even has a chance of early release from behind bars.

"It's inconceivable to me and I hope that other people would feel as strongly as I do, that if it was their child and somebody took them off of the face of the earth and mortally wounded them, to spend only 18 months, 19 months in jail -- no this is a travesty of justice," McCarthy said.

McCarthy said Scott's family, friends and colleagues from the National Guard will fill the courtroom during Sapper's hearing. She hope's the judge rules to make Sapper finish is entire prison sentence.

"At least he would be finishing his sentence and at that time he can go into that re-entry program and get himself cleaned up," McCarthy said.

Sapper is due in court in March for his judicial release hearing.

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PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- Valentine's Day was a very special day for many kids with special needs in Lake County as they enjoyed a wonderful holiday dance.

The dance was hosted by the Multiple Disabilities and Autism Units at Riverside High School in Painesville.

Students from those units at other area schools were invited as well.

Organizers and the DJ said it's all about making the kids feel like everyone else, surrounded by their friends and family.

There was also a photo booth and crafts for students to enjoy during the dance.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio-- The judge known for his creative sentences is set to retire soon.

Painesville Municipal Court Judge Michael Cicconetti announced he will retire in 2019.

Some of Judge Cicconetti's most creative sentences include a man sentenced to mow grass with a manual mower after he used a lawnmower to mow obscenities into a school lawn.

In another case, a man was convicted of stealing a life ring from the Lake Metroparks. He faced time in jail, but Judge Cicconetti sentenced him to hand out fliers that have information on what to do if you see someone drowning.

In another one of his most talked-about sentences, Cicconetti told a man he would have to scoop out pens at the Lake County Fair.  The man, in this case, was found guilty of criminal mischief after a night with friends that included him tipping over a porta potty, and knocking down a WiFi bridge.

Judge Cicconetti compared the man's actions to those of an animal. "You act like an animal, you're going to take care of animals. You can go (to the Lake County Fair) with the horses and goats and cows and pigs and sheep and after the fair you can shovel out their crap after the 4H leaves the pens," the judge told him.

The judge's official last day has not yet been set.

**Watch a past report in the video, above; read more on the judge's creative sentencings**

PAINESVILLE, Ohio – Painesville Police and Fire Departments are investigating a deadly rollover crash that happened Wednesday at the Brentwood Apartments.

According to investigators, a car leaving the apartment complex drove onto a grass median and hit a tree.

The impact caused the car to overturn.

Police say the driver was killed.

She’s been identified as 22-year-old Nicole Johnson.

Investigators say she was not wearing her seatbelt.

According to police, speed appears to be a factor in the crash.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- High winds are causing damage across northeast Ohio and even though a group of Painesville residents were proactive in contacting emergency officials, a tree still crashed into power lines.

Heather Kainbryce shared the above video with FOX 8.

She said the incident occurred on Cedarbrook Drive in Painesville around 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Residents noticed the base of tree outside the home had started to lift up and lean, so they called the police non-emergency line.

Kainbryce said they were worried about the tree falling on cars passing by.

Police reportedly sent a city worker to the scene to evaluate.

According to Kainbryce, the worker was about to block off the street with traffic cones when the tree came crashing down, taking some power lines with it.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio-- A defendant upset about his sentence ended up with more prison time following his tirade in Lake County Common Pleas Court.

(Warning: Video contains vulgar language)

Manson M. Bryant, 32, of Painesville, appeared in court on March 1 for sentencing on charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon. Video of the hearing was released on Tuesday.

When Judge Eugene Lucci revealed the defendant would spend 22 years in prison, Bryant stood up and began shouting.

"F*** your courtroom, you racist-a** b****! F*** your courtroom, man. You racist as f***!" Bryant can be heard yelling on the video. "Twenty-two f****** years! You racist-a** b****"

Deputies in the courtroom restrained Bryant and moved him away from the judge, but he continued to yell. That prompted Lucci to add six more years.

"Actually, you know what? Remember, remember when I said that you had shown remorse," Lucci said over Bryant's ranting. "When I said you had a certain amount of remorse, I was mistaken. The court determines, the court determines a maximum imprisonment is needed."

Bryant will now spend 28 years behind bars.

"I would only comment that sentencing hearings can be emotional for all involved. Mr. Bryant received a significant sentence, and had an emotional and regrettable reaction to it. He was otherwise very composed throughout the course of his trial, even when the verdict was rendered. He intends to appeal the verdict and sentence, and continues to remain hopeful," said Daniel Williams, Bryant's attorney.

Bryant's run-ins with the law date back more than a decade. According to Lake County Common Pleas Court records, he has past convictions for theft, receiving stole property and attempted robbery.

This was not the first time Judge Lucci encountered one of Bryant's cases.

MENTOR, Ohio -- It`s a battle at the border. The cities of Mentor and Painesville are fighting it out in court over a heavily traveled road that connects the two.

There was steady flow of customers Wednesday inside the Easy Stop Mini Mart on Diamond Centre Road in Mentor but owner Don Ashba is anxious.

"I’m kind of stunned. When I built this place and put it here, it was under the premise of these 600 people from the apartment buildings coming here,” said Ashba.

He poured his life savings into the place so the idea of Diamond Centre closing is a nightmare.

“It will ruin us, put us out of business. I’ve been here 18 months, we work 12-18 hour days to make this work,” said Ashba.

But that’s exactly what Mentor City Council voted to do Tuesday night after talks over a road-expansion agreement with the City of Painesville and Shamrock Business Center came to a standstill.

And just one day later, Painesville filed a lawsuit in return and was granted a temporary restraining order to prevent Mentor from closing the road.

Both cities say Shamrock reneged on an agreement to add a third lane to Diamond Center in exchange for access to Cobblestone Apartments.

Both cities declined on-camera interviews due to the pending litigation, however Mentor said Diamond Centre was designed to withstand around 12,000 cars a day.

Right now, the road has upwards of 19,000 to 21,000.

Both cities will appear in Lake County Common Pleas court Thursday.

If the temporary restraining order is lifted, Mentor says Diamond Centre Road will close Sunday morning.

Blockades would go up at the Mentor-Painesville border, which is located right behind Home Depot.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio-- A man is facing charges after a bizarre incident inside a Painesville restaurant.

Officers were called to the Perkins on Mentor Avenue just before noon on Tuesday.

Police said a 49-year-old man removed an iguana from his shirt and swung it around his head by its tail. The suspect then threw the lizard at the manager, according to Painesville police.

Officers found the suspect a few blocks away.

The man was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and animal cruelty.

The Painesville Police Department said officers have been calling the iguana "Copper." The animal was taken to the Lake County Humane Society and it will be checked for injuries.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio– The man accused of throwing inside a Painesville restaurant appeared in court via video Wednesday afternoon.

Arnold Teeter, 49, pulled an iguana out of his shirt inside Perkins on Tuesday, police said. He then swung the animal around his head by the tail and threw it at the manager.

Teeter was arrested a few blocks away after a struggled with officers in the middle of Mentor Avenue, police said.

He pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and animal cruelty. Bond was set at $10,000. If released, he will be on GPS monitoring and was ordered not to possess any animals.

During the brief hearing, Teeter was disruptive and repeatedly swore at the judge.

The iguana was taken to the Lake County Humane Society. It was severely injured and requires surgery.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio– The iguana that was thrown inside the Perkins in Painesville is now recovering.

Officers were called to the restaurant on Mentor Avenue shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday for a disorderly customer.

(Photo courtesy: Painesville police)

Painesville police said Arnold Teeter, 49, laid down in a booth and threw a menu at a waitress. When he was approached by the manager, Teeter pulled an iguana out from under his sweatshirt and starting swinging the lizard over his head. He threw the animal, which missed the manager, and landed on the floor, according to police.

Teeter picked up the iguana by the tail and left the restaurant.

(Photo courtesy: Painesville police)

Officers searched the area and learned the suspect was outside the Painesville YMCA. Police said they found Teeter walking through traffic on Mentor Avenue as cars swerved to avoid hitting him. He struggled with law enforcement in the street before he was handcuffed.

Police removed the 2-foot iguana from his shirt. Department staff cared for the animal until it was transferred to the Lake County Humane Society.

According to Painesville police, an exam at the Animal Center of Euclid revealed it suffered a leg bone fracture, which will required surgery. It has metabolic bone disease, is missing part of its tail and is in poor condition.

Arnold Teeter (Photo courtesy: Painesville police)

Teeter was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and cruelty to animals. He pleaded not guilty in Painesville Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon and his bond was set at $10,000.

During the hearing, Teeter was disruptive and repeatedly swore at Judge Michael Cicconetti. The humane society requested he surrender to the iguana, but he refused.

“I want my f****** lizard back,” Teeter yelled.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio-- The Lake Humane Society is raising money for the care of an iguana that was injured in a bizarre incident inside a Painesville restaurant.

(Photo courtesy: Painesville police)

Officers were called to Perkins on Mentor Avenue on April 16 for a disorderly customer. Police said 49-year-old Arnold Teeter pulled the iguana out from under his shirt, started swinging it over his head and threw it at the manager.

Teeter was arrested a short time later, and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and cruelty to animals.

The iguana, now named Copper, suffered a leg fracture. The Lake Humane Society said she also has metabolic bone diseases and was missing a portion of her tail.

The lizard is under protective custody and the humane society is waiting for permission to perform surgery. The estimated cost of care is $1,600.

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"We need your help to give this innocent reptile a second chance at life," the human society said on Thursday.

When Teeter appeared in court last month, he was disruptive and refused to surrender the iguana.

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PAINESVILLE, Ohio – A student with Painesville schools is in custody, following a threat posted to social media.

According to Superintendent Josh Englehart, the school district was alerted and police were contacted when a student posted a threat about a hit list.

Police found the photos were internet stock photos and the student didn’t have access to any weapons.

School leaders alerted parents through the district call system and website, according to a statement from the superintendent.

The student is in the custody of Lake County Juvenile Detention.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio– The Painesville Police Department is working to locate a woman and her three children.

Alexis S. Mason is 35 years old. She is 5 foot 8 and weighs 250 pounds.

Police are also looking for her two sons, 17-year-old Alex Flowers and 15-year-old Alexavier Flowers, as well as her daughter, 14-year-old Alexiana Flowers.

(Photo courtesy: Painesville police)

Details about the case were not immediately available.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 440-392-5840.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio-- People who live in Heisley Park in Painesville are being extra careful after a recent string of car break-ins in the neighborhood.

“We noticed Sunday afternoon. It happened early Saturday morning, around 4 in the morning,” said Kevin Kleps, who lives on Thornwood Lane.

Kleps went into his car and noticed his change was missing.

“I checked the back seat and saw my daughter’s softball bag was gone, her entire bag got wiped out,” Kleps said.

Neighbor’s security cameras captured the suspect walk up and down the street, going in and out of cars.

The footage shows the same guy later walk down the street holding the bag.

“A lot of the stuff was personalized and meant something to her. She plays for a travel team so there was about $500 to $600 worth of stuff in there,” Kleps said.

According to Kleps, Painesville police are investigating several other car break-ins in the area.

“This is a great neighborhood, we feel safe here, we have great neighbors, but you feel violated. That’s the part that stinks about it. It’s not major stuff, but it’s still annoying,” Kleps said.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- Painesville Municipal Judge Michael Cicconetti, who is known for his creative punishments, will be hanging up his robe later this year. But before he goes, he met with FOX 8 at his community garden, which he is overseeing one last time, to reflect on his memorable career.

Judge Cicconetti said the community garden has been one of his favorite projects. Non-violent offenders plant crops there to help feed the less fortunate. He said it also helps to build self esteem.

"Many of the people that come before me lack that, but to come out here and do something on the order of productiveness, I think that really helps them," he said.

For more than a quarter century, Judge Cicconetti has been giving lawbreakers the option of alternative sentences to avoid jail time.

In once case, three men chose to wear chicken suits instead of serving 20 days in jail for soliciting prostitution. In another, a couple of young vandals agreed to fire paintballs at their own car. Last year, a young man who thought it was funny to tip over a porta potty took the offer to shovel manure from stalls at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

The judge said in each case, he was trying to teach a lesson that would last a life time.

"Look, you did something stupid and you're going to pay for it by doing something stupid and hopefully it clicks," he said.

He said his creativity started as a kid watching comedies like 'The Three Stooges' and being the eldest of nine.

"So in order to get a little more food or in order to get out of one of the household chores, you had to be a little creative somehow," he recalled.

As the old gardener looked over a career of planting seeds and pulling weeds, he hopes that all of the defendants who chose his creative punishment remember that he was just trying to turn their lives around.

"This isn't the worst thing in life and stupidity can often be remedied. I like to be the instrument that remedies that. See you once, I don't want to see you again," he said.

The judge's staff convinced him to remain on the bench until September. Once he retires, he plans to do "absolutely nothing" for the first year and then eventually teach a couple of college courses.