Investigator Team

Our 5 On Your Side investigative reporters are a national award-winning team of journalists fighting for change in our community. Led by Chief Investigator Duane Pohlman, they're not just telling the story, they're doing something about it. Contact The Investigators

Corruption Probe

Ex-MetroHealth VP Pleads Guilty In Bribery Case

A former MetroHealth executive pleads guilty in connection with the ongoing Cuyahoga County corruption case. More Details
Ex-Metro VP Pleads Guilty

Corruption Probe Calls For Records To Be Opened

Man Pleads Guilty To Mail Fraud, Bribery

Confusion, Emotions High In Battle Over Auditor's Records

Former Mayor Accused Of Bribing Official With Cash, Wine

County Corruption Case Marks 1-Year Anniversary

County Employee Accused Of Paying To Get Better Job

Man Accused Of Giving Dimora $33K Pleads Guilty

Dimora Says He Won't Step Aside As Commissioner

Group Backs Petition Drive To Reform Cuyahoga Co. Government

Dimora Steps Aside As Democratic Party Chairman

Republicans Want To Audit Cuyahoga County Auditor

Scripps Special Reports

Ohio Legislator Responds to 'Ghost Students' Investigation

Our 5 On Your Side investigation is prompting real action when it comes to spending your tax dollars. A key Ohio legislator who watched our report is promising change. More Details
Legislator Outraged By 'Ghost Students'

Ohio Pays Millions For State's Empty 'Ghost Schools'

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Troubleshooter

Human Waste Backs Up In Woman's Tubs

A local woman says that human waste has backed up in her tub in her mobile home. Find out what is going on. More Details

CMHA Resident Turns To Troubleshooter For Flood Help

A Cleveland woman turns to Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis for help after she is not paid compensation after a flood damages her apartment unit. More Details

Citizen, Troubleshooter Help Stop Red-Light Runners

A concerned citizen captures red-light runners in Tremont and now with the help of the On Your Side Troubleshooter, the city is taking action. More Details

Crossing Busy Street For Mail Poses Danger For Residents

Some Brunswick residents are concerned about having to cross a busy road to get to their mailboxes. Find out how Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis stepped in to help. More Details

Troubleshooter Helps Neighbors Deal With City's Mess

Piles of brick, asphalt and rubble are creating an eyesore in a local community, so Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis goes to the city for answers. More Details

Landlord Says Tenants Trashed Home, Didn't Pay Rent

Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis takes on the case of a landlord who says tenants didn't pay their rent and let trash and dog feces pile up in the home. More Details

Filing A Small Claims Action

A Westlake woman sued a contractor in small claims court and won. Now she can't collect her judgement. Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis explains how the process works. More Details

Gas Spill Raises Safety Concerns

A Lorain county woman says a malfunctioning gas pump caused quite a spill and created a hazardous situation. Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis explains what safety precautions you need to take when filling your tank. More Details

$7,500 Water Bill Refund

Seven years worth of estimated water bills ends in a windfall thanks to Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis. More Details

South Euclid Couple's Home Sold At Sheriff's Auction

A South Euclid couple paid thousands of dollars over the past few months to save their home but it was sold at the sheriff's sale. Find out what happened. More Details

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