Lorain Police Receive Statewide Backup in Order to Attend Memorial for Fallen Officer Phillip Wagner

Lorain mayor declares July 24 as Officer Phillip Wagner Day

LORAIN, Ohio (WJW) -- A fallen officer is being honored in the city of Lorain. During a public memorial service Wednesday for Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner -- who died last week following an ambush shooting that also injured two other officers -- Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley declared July 24 as Officer Phillip Wagner Day. Find out more about the memorial service right here Bradley spoke directly to the family during the service, saying…

Howland police car struck during funeral procession

GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) - A Howland police officer traveling in a procession to Lorain County for the funeral of fallen police officer Phillip Wagner was involved in an accident Wednesday morning.It happened on U.S. Route 422 in Geauga County. A viewer sent WKBN a picture of the crash.Howland Police Chief Nick Roberts told First News that the officer was heading to the funeral. He said a vehicle in the opposite lane of travel struck a second …

Remembering Lorain Officer Phillip Wagner: Thousands attend funeral, procession

Thousands of police officers, family members, and civilians are arriving at Rocket Arena Wednesday morning for the funeral of fallen Lorain officer Phillip Wagner.

MORNING DIGEST: Officer Phillip Wagner's Memorial set for later today

Good Morning Cleveland, it's Wednesday, July 30, and here is the latest on your news, weather and traffic.Today on GMCOfficer Phillip Wagner's Memorial set for later todayThe procession from North Ridgeville to Rocket Arena will begin at 7:30 a.m. The funeral is set to start at 11 a.m. at Rocket Arena.Pretrial In Aliza Sherman MurderThis morning, News 5 continues to Follow-Through. The former attorney for Aliza Sherman is set to appear in court …

LaGrange IGA annual car show raises over $13K for ambushed Lorain police officers, their families

LaGrange IGA, in partnership with the LaGrange Firefighters Association, raised $13,547.50 at the 15th annual Car Show July 26 to support Lorain Police Department officers and their families affected by the July 23 fatal shooting. Lorain police Officer Phillip C. Wagner died from the injuries he suffered from the shooting, while two other officers are recovering from their wounds. Wagner, 35, a married father of three, and another officer were e…

City of Cleveland announces Wednesday road closures for funeral of Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The City of Cleveland said it will close several intersections Wednesday morning for the funeral procession of Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner, who was fatally shot in an ambush attack last week.