ELYRIA — A Lakewood man arrested after leading Wal-Mart security and Elyria police on a chase Wednesday night, had already been successful in pulling off the same stunt at the Chestnut Commons Wal-Mart, according to an Elyria police report.

Regis Ferron, 35, was charged with theft, possession of criminal tools, obstructing official business and resisting arrest for the Midway Wal-Mart incident. He also had an outstanding warrant from Avon police, a police report released yesterday said.

In that incident, he had loaded up his shopping cart with cat food, various grocery items and a computer and then walked out of Wal-Mart.

According to a police report released today, an asset protection associate from the Chestnut Commons Wal-Mart went to the Elyria police station last night to report a similar incident from the night before.

According to the report, a man — later identified as Ferron — entered the Chestnut Commons Wal-Mart through the grocery entrance, where he selected several items, including fruit juice, beer and laundry soap. He then went to the shoe department, and put a pair of work boots in his cart.

Next he went to the electronics department and placed a 47-inch LG HDTV in his shopping cart before entering the sporting goods department and cutting the security wrap off the TV.

In the Midway Wal-Mart incident, Ferron was observed by store security pushing a shopping cart with a large computer in it around the store. He then entered the infant department and used needle-nosed pliers to cut the security device off the computer. He wrapped the security device in towels and placed it on a shelf.

At the Chestnut Commons Wal-Mart, Ferron ignored a greeter who asked for a receipt as he left the store and fled with the car full of unpaid merchandise, according to the police report.

According to the report, he put the TV in a maroon minivan and fled the area, leaving the rest of the merchandise in the cart in the parking lot.

The report listed the total merchandise value at $910.68.

According to the report, Ferron was arrested shortly after the Chestnut Commons incident following a chase near the Midway Mall Wal-Mart.

LORAIN — A man was treated at Community Regional Medical Center for a gunshot wound he received yesterday afternoon in South Lorain, according to a Lorain police report.

According to the report, an officer was dispatched to the hospital at about 6 p.m. Noel Cruz, 19, was bleeding from his right ankle, the report said.

Cruz told officers he and a friend were walking eastbound from Globe Avenue in the 1700 block of East 30th Street when they heard a “popping/firecracker” sound. Both males began to run and ran all the way to the friend’s house on East 30th Street.

Once they arrived, Cruz realized he had a burning sensation in his ankle and was bleeding. He and his friend tried cleaning the wound, but, upon realizing it was more serious, asked another friend to drive Cruz to the hospital.

None of the men knew where the gunshots had come from, knew of any problems or why anyone would want to shoot them, they told police.

Officers collected gunshot residue evidence from Cruz and took photographs of his wound, all of which were entered into evidence.

The bullet was lodged in Cruz’s foot, the report said. Hospital staff were told to contact police when the bullet is removed so it can be entered into evidence as well. Cruz was listed in good condition today, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

MEDINA — Embarking on its 165th year, the Medina County Fair showcases the area’s agriculture, ingenuity and love for fair food.
“The fair is place for community and fun,” spokeswoman Pam Oberholtzer said.
The fair begins Monday and runs through Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the county fairgrounds, 710 W. Smith Road.
While some [...]