Alec Sapolin
Digital Content Producer
Cleveland, Ohio
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Alec Sapolin joined 19 News as a Digital Content Producer in March 2022.
Alec received his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon in May 2021 prior to starting his career in his hometown of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Alec worked as a member of the University of Oregon’s student-run news program, DuckTV, where he shared stories throughout campus that would otherwise be unheard. He also produced and hosted multiple podcasts throughout college covering the Cleveland Browns.
Upon returning to Northeast Ohio, Alec began sharing stories from Geauga County as a reporter for the Chagrin Valley Times and Geauga Times Courier, where he worked until joining the 19 News team.
Alec’s love for storytelling continues in his work in Northeast Ohio, where he continues his passion while following his dreams.
Even when Alec isn’t sharing stories in Northeast Ohio, his love for conversation can be found in the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Seattle Kraken, while occasionally sharing insights on the best restaurants and golf courses in the Cleveland area.
You can find Alec on Twitter and Instagram at @alecsapolin.
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“Officer Merriweather answered the call to service with honor and courage.”
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Over 300 workers at the Brook Park Ford will be laid off Monday due to the ongoing United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike at other locations.
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A woman is hospitalized following a shooting Monday morning.
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A train temporarily got halted after striking a car Monday morning in Downtown Cleveland.
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Two people are dead following a shooting Sunday on Cleveland’s East Side.
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Chief Simone said they are now investigating if this group has links to other similar criminal activities in the area.
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A 3-month-old child died after a hit-skip in Cleveland Sunday morning.
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Akron firefighters put out a blaze that ravaged through over 100 cars at a recycling plant Friday night.
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Police are investigating a shooting that left two brothers dead in Bedford Heights.
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BHPD says Takara Harris was last seen at home on Oct 4.
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A 17-year-old is dead following a shooting on Cleveland’s East Side on Thursday that wounded another person.
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Euclid Schools said Solon has chosen to forfeit the game rather than make the journey to Euclid’s stadium, however Solon Schools said this is considered a “no contest” rather than a forfeit under Ohio High School Athletic Association regulations.
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The Montville Township Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing 91-year-old woman.
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Koby Altman was charged with OVI after being stopped by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers at 8:53 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15.
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A Northeast Ohio school district is in mourning after a high school senior collapsed and died Friday night during its homecoming festivities.
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Luis Diaz was sitting in his mother's car when he was shot in the back.
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The Effingham County Coroner’s Office on Monday identified a Northeast Ohio man as one of the five people who died following Friday’s truck crash and ensuing anhydrous ammonia leak.
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Cleveland police are currently on-scene in Downtown Cleveland following a car crash.
Cleveland Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 60-year-old man to the hospital.
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EMS said they transported the officer from the area of West 6th Street.
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A Northeast Ohio woman celebrated her victory over cancer by getting a hug from one of the Jonas Brothers during their Sept. 18 performance in Cleveland.
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A 30-year-old woman died following a hit-and-run crash in Cleveland Sunday morning.
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb confirms a child was shot and killed Thursday in the city’s Stockyards neighborhood.
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A team spokesperson confirmed Njoku suffered the injury after attempting to light a firepit in his backyard Friday night.
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The Browns will now look to rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who passed for 440 total yards and 2 touchdowns in the preseason, to take charge in his first start.
The Cleveland Browns may be without their starting tight end for Sunday’s AFC North matchup against the Ravens after David Njoku suffered burns to his arm and face in a household accident.
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Cleveland Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing girl.
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Charles Wright will be sentenced by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Kelly Ann Gallagher on Sept. 29.
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A Cleveland Browns spokesperson confirmed RB Nick Chubb will be undergoing surgery on Friday for the torn MCL suffered during the team’s week 2 matchup against the Steelers.
Should Watson be downgraded to out, the Browns will look to rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who passed for 440 total yards and 2 touchdowns in the preseason.
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Troopers say the motorcycle continued into the grass and struck a business signpost.
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Beachwood Police confirmed they are on scene to assist in Shaker Heights following an incident.
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Ethan Liming was killed on June 2, 2022.
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The trio each faces three charges of felonious assault.
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Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti on Monday announced he will not be running for re-election after serving for six consecutive terms.
The victim’s current condition is unknown.
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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office said this alert is not an AMBER Alert, but is still being issued because Sahara is believed to be in danger.
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The City of Oberlin and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) are currently investigating the cause of an unusual taste and odor in the drinking water.
The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the community’s help in locating a 4-year-old girl who they say is missing and endangered.
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United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain on Friday called on union members in Northeast Ohio to go on strike.
The 6-month-old girl who was shot in Garfield Heights on Thursday is still in the hospital, according to police.
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A portion of a street in Downtown Cleveland is being blocked off after a water main break.
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Maple Heights police said there is a long-standing feud between the family members.
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Joey Chestnut, the No. 1 competitive eater in the world, will be making a pit stop in Northeast Ohio this weekend during Brunswick’s Johnny Appleseed Festival.
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The new building, called the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, will be “first-of-its-kind.”
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Former Cleveland Browns LB Christian Kirksey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo.
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Police are looking for an inmate from Northeast Ohio who escaped from prison while he was supposed to visit family.
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Chick-fil-A will be opening its doors next week to a brand-new location in Stark County.
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2000 will be rallying outside the Avon Lake Ford assembly plant Sunday afternoon.
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Court records say Young allegedly committed both crimes on July 31, which was prior to announcing his resignation from the Ohio House of Representatives.
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