Caitlin McCarthy
Multimedia Journalist
Cleveland, Ohio
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Caitlin McCarthy is a reporter for WOIO 19 News.
Caitlin is a native of Chicago and attended the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism.
It’s been her lifelong dream to be a journalist and share people’s stories, so she’s thrilled to be home in the Midwest reporting.
Prior to joining 19 News, Caitlin was a reporter at the ABC affiliate in Memphis, Tennessee. During her time there, she covered national Black Lives Matter protests, high profile murders, state and local government, and severe tornados that damaged several communities in the Mid-South.
She earned an Emmy nomination for her story about a crossing guard’s first day back to school after being hit by a car while on the job.
Caitlin also reported and anchored at the NBC affiliate in Columbia, Mo. while attending college. She covered several stories at the state capitol.
When she’s not in the newsroom, Caitlin serves on United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Emerging Leaders Cabinet, enjoys trying new recipes, and spending time with family and friends.
Caitlin is outgoing and loves meeting new people! Send her an email or follow her on social media and say hi!
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“Hopefully kids understand that you don’t have to finish where you started,” Rich Paul said. “If you look at my start, if you look at all the things that took place throughout my life I had every excuse needed not to go forward.”
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“What we do want is a fair contract that would not only retain the good teachers that we have here but also attract teachers to want to come,” ATA spokesperson Emily Marty said. “I’m a parent, I’m a community member, and I want what’s best for the schools.”
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The event will feature comments from local clergy and community leaders.
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Neighbors, family, and friends of 16 year old Keshaun Lamar gathered for a balloon release in Euclid, Wednesday night.
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The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Keshaun Lamar.
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The county council approved the $38.7 million purchase of land where it would be built, Tuesday night.
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Cleveland EMS crews have responded to Dave’s Market in the Hough neighborhood for a reported shooting.
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Ethan Liming was killed on June 2, 2022.
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Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Cole stole a total of $14,781 and two guns from a total of six victims.
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Four teenagers are now facing charges for the 2022 death of a Lyndhurst business owner.
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“I think really it’s the accessibility to guns,” Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said. “Their willingness to use them and it’s just having tragic consequences.”
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The teenagers are both 16-years-old.
The victim said he was on E. Ido Avenue when an unknown man approached and pointed a gun at him.
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A 12-year-old Solon girl who went missing Monday morning has been found safe, Solon police confirmed at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 5.
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Kaylee Freitag was 17 when she was found dead on March 12, 2021 inside a home in Nelson Township.
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Along with nearly 100 arrests, 44 guns have been seized and 22 stolen vehicles have been recovered, according to OSHP.
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Frank Cilona with the Better Business Bureau in Canton is warning people to watch out for this contractor.
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Ke’Shaun Howard remains out on bond.
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“It’s really going to reverse these odds of going back into incarceration,” Brandon Chrostowski said. “You have something to dig into, something to climb on and so housing you’ve got to believe is crucial.”
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Uniontown police say officers found five people dead Thursday evening in an apparent murder-suicide.
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“It really takes your breath away,” Kim Massie said. “You don’t think this would happen to your home, but this is the second time it has happened to us and it’s pretty daunting when it happens.”
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According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, training for armed staff requires at least 24 hours of initial training and eight hours of annual requalification training.
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“She morphs from a responsible driver to literal hell on wheels as she makes her way down the street. She had a mission and she executed it with precision.”
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Three former Solon High School students this week alleged that the district’s Board of Education was negligent in sexual harassment and abuse by a former band director.
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“One of the things I tell them is that if we all we got, then we got to be all we need because losing ain’t an option,” Fred Ward said. “Just because you might have done that don’t mean that you have to stay that.”
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City officials have said there is an increase in shootings, homicides and stolen cars.
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The sprint task force is focused on how governmental leaders can increase access to mental health care, particularly for youth and young adults.
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“He was a great father. He was a great provider,” Crystal Bromagen said. “He did everything for his family.”
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The Cleveland Division of Fire is investigating a body found in the Cuyahoga River Friday.
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Rashann Early was charged with reckless driving, driving under suspension, and fleeing from police.
A suspect led Berea Police on a high-speed chase weaving through traffic heading eastbound on I-90 in Cleveland, Wednesday morning.
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Visits to polling places like East Tech High School in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood remained steady all day.
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A 38-year-old woman is in serious condition after being bitten by a pit bull early Monday morning.
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New information was released Friday after deputies say a suspect shot and killed a driver on Interstate 77.
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Werner Voelkel had to be cut out of his vehicle by firefighters.
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The Cuyahoga County council proposed a new resolution about purchasing land in Garfield Heights for a new county jail, late Tuesday afternoon.
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Michael Standberry is charged with assault, endangering children, and unlawful restraint, according to Cleveland Municipal Court records, in June.
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Downtown Massillon could soon have its own designated outdoor refreshment area that spans 36 acres.
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The urgent care will be open 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
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Lisa Bruening, the director of student services, said the goal is to keep students in school and set them up for a positive future.
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“I have to look at the brightside, the silver lining,” Cindy Frost said. “No one was in there, the dogs are safe. It’s just stuff even though it hurts. It’s just stuff.”
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Dennis Meehan was charged with two counts of assault, dereliction of duty, and unlawful restraint.
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Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick was killed in November 2022.
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Akron Police needs the community’s help identifying two suspected thieves who broke into A&B Tent Rental.
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Cities, like Akron, are providing hundreds of free Ring doorbell cameras to people living in high crime areas.
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The victim was identified as Irving Fincher, 49, of Cleveland Heights.
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According to police on scene, around 5:17 a.m. the group ran through the entrance punching a man in his face and body.
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The gunman behind the mass shooting on West 6th Street in Downtown Cleveland is still on the run.
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“There’s no 100% fool proof method for stopping everything from going wrong and hence the requirement for a renewal,” Bailey said. “If we have an Airbnb that becomes a problem in that nature, when their renewal comes around there will be grounds for not renewing that permit.”
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When they arrived, officers reported finding the victim, 50-year-old Musa El Bey, dead inside the house with several gunshot wounds.
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