From police impersonators to stolen cars and a shooting that wounded a Cleveland police detective, officers have their hands full. They’re short staffed and the warmer, busier months are almost here.
CLEVELAND — From police impersonators to stolen cars and a shooting that wounded a Cleveland police detective, officers have their hands full.One month after a detective was shot by a suspected car thief, a federal manhunt finally caught up with 17-year-old Jayrion Church, who is now under arrest. But three others are still out there.Detective Mark Bahrijczuk was shot in March while investigating stolen Kias and Hyundais.
Police impersonation victims speaks to News 5 about terrifying ordeal RELATED: CCW license holder shares terrifying experience with Cleveland police impersonators Police Chief Wayne Drummond and Safety Director Karrie Howard got the council safety committee up to speed on staffing Wednesday.
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