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$ 5000 REWARD$ 5,000 Reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting deaths of two Lorain teenagers, as well as the city's other unsolved homicides.

Commend/ComplaintIf you would like to commend an officer/employee, or if you have a complaint, please call our Office of Professional Standards at 440-204-2189.

Drug Tip LineDrug Tip Line: 440-204-2108

Information on Recent HomicidesTo provide information on recent homicides or shootings, call Detectives at 440-204-2105.

Report an EmergencyReport an emergency or crime in progress, dial 9-1-1.

Report Non-EmergencyTo report non-emergency situations or crimes that are not in progress, dial 440-204-2100, or if calling within the City of Lorain on a landline phone, dial 3-1-1

Test for Police OfficerApplications are currently being taken by the Lorain Civil Service Office for the position of police officer from 4/5 - 4/23. Their office is located at City Hall, 3rd flr, 200 W. Erie Avenue, Lorain.

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City of Lorain Crime Statistics, 4-Year Comparison

Number of Crimes Committed Percentage Change from Year to Year

CRIME 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 '02/'03 '03/'04 '04/'05 '05/'06 '06/'07

Homicides 2 5 7 6 5 9 +150% +40% -14% -16% +80%

Rape 14 11 20 14 5 15 -21% +82% -30% -64% -200%

Robbery 109 94 91 114 135 139 -13% -3% +25% +18% +3%

Felonious Assault 146 168 195 202 148 156 +15% +16% +4% -27% +5%

Burglary 787 566 705 655 858 846 -28% +25% -7% +31% -1%

Larceny 1746 1348 1464 1499 1449 1349 -22% +9% +3% -3% -7%

Arson 22 14 16 28 38 -36% +14% -36%

Motor Vehicle Thefts *97 *100 *89 *161 146 145 +3% -11% +81% -9% -1%

* These figures reflect the number of such incidents reported to police, and includes attempts.

Calls for Service
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Year # of Calls

2003 59,145

2004 60,669

2005 62,372

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Lorain Police Department
100 West Erie Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44052-1646
PH: 440.204.2100
Fax: 440.244.0084

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