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Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2014

A man stole a truck in Westlake and was being pursued by Police when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed it into Dover Gardens Tavern. He was traveling 75 mph in a 35 mph zone, and the truck forced its way completely inside the tavern. At least 12 people were injured, some suffering broken bones, though fortunately no one was killed. The man is believed to be 26-year-old Brandon L. Pawlak. Police say that 26-year-old Matthew Sowden helped steal the car.

Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2014
A 24-year-old man police said crashed into a stopped zone car and fled Friday night is also accused of being drunk and not having a license, according to court records. Edward Hughes Jr. faces drunken driving and open container charges, as well as failing to stop at an accident, failure to control and not having a driver's license, according to Cleveland Municipal Court records. Two officers were stopped in traffic at East 93rd Street and Kinsman Avenue about 9:55 p.m. Friday when Hughes struck the car, police said.