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- 1Two-Time NBA Champion J.R. Smith Arrested in Texas●Two-Time NBA Champion J.R. Smith Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges Former NBA player JR Smith has been arrested in T
Former NBA player J.R. Smith, a two-time champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, has been arrested in Texas on assault causing bodily injury charges tied to a domestic violence case. Smith was taken into custody by police in Royse City. Details about the alleged incident and any court proceedings have not yet been made public.
- 2Cleveland police hunt third suspect in boy's murder▼Cleveland police search for 3rd suspect in 10-year-old boy's murder; reward available
Cleveland police are searching for a third suspect in the murder of a 10-year-old boy, with a reward on offer for information leading to an arrest. The killing of the child has drawn widespread attention locally, and authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the suspects' whereabouts to come forward as the investigation continues.
- 3Cleveland EMS to send social workers to some mental health calls▼Cleveland EMS will send social workers not police to some mental health calls
Cleveland is changing how it responds to some mental health emergencies, with EMS dispatching social workers instead of police to certain calls. The shift reflects a broader national debate over whether unarmed crisis responders can handle such situations more safely and effectively than law enforcement, and residents are weighing what it means for public safety.
- 4Cleveland woman sought on aggravated murder charges▼WANTED: Cleveland woman wanted on multiple charges including aggravated murder
Cleveland 19 News reports that a Cleveland woman is wanted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder. Authorities are asking for help locating the suspect, whose identity and case details were not included in the initial report. Police have not publicly commented on the circumstances of the alleged crime or when an arrest is expected.
- 5Cleveland launches bureau for nonviolent mental health crisis response▼Cleveland launches new bureau to respond to nonviolent mental health crises
Cleveland has launched a new bureau dedicated to responding to nonviolent mental health crises. The unit is intended to send specialized responders instead of police to certain emergency calls, part of a broader national trend of cities rethinking how they handle mental health emergencies. Details on staffing and rollout were not immediately available.
- 6Cleveland launches new bureau for nonviolent mental health crisis response▼Cleveland introduces new bureau to respond to nonviolent mental health crises
Cleveland has introduced a new bureau dedicated to responding to nonviolent mental health crises, aiming to provide a specialized alternative to standard police response. The initiative is part of a broader national trend of cities creating dedicated mental health response teams to better serve residents in crisis.
- 7Former NBA champion J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence charge▼Former NBA champion J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence charge, police say
J.R. Smith, the former NBA champion, was arrested in Texas on a family violence charge, according to police. Details about the incident, including when and where exactly the arrest took place and what led to it, have not been made public. Smith, a two-time NBA champion known for his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets, has not publicly commented on the arrest.