Cleveland dad pleads guilty in daughter's shooting death

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 4:20pm

Edmund Benson (Source: Cleveland Police)

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)- A 24-year-old dad pled guilty Monday in the shooting death of his six-year-old daughter.

Edmund Benson was watching Nevaeh at his home on East 116th on January 19, 2013, when the little girl found his gun and accidentally shot herself.

After hearing the gun shot, Benson ran upstairs and found his daughter lying on the bed. Cleveland Police and EMS were called and Benson threw the firearm out of the window of the house.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died.

Due to a prior felony sex offense, Benson is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Benson pled guilty to one count of attempted involuntary manslaughter, a felony of the 2nd degree, as well as one count of having weapons while under disability, a felony of the 3rd degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 1, 2013 at 9:00am.

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Neighborhood Friend of the Week: Daisey Mae

Submitted by Brandon Yanak & Alyssa Andel, Animal Adoption Bloggers

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 7:55am

Neighborhood Friend of the Week: Daisey Mae

Friend of the Week is a regular feature to introduce furry friends in the community who need loving and caring homes. Please help these deserving animals find their forever guardians or consider adopting an animal yourself. NFW Cle: Available for Adoption

NFW Challenge 2013: 421 / 460 Adoptions

This last batch of storms we had was not April showers, but they certainly brought some Mae flowers. Her beautiful golden eyes are not the only thing that matches the flower; Daisey’s personality is just as sweet. And now, this special furry Friend is in full bloom and ready to bring life and love into your home.

Daisey Mae is the cutest “pocket pit” around. This girl is teeny weeny at only about 35 pounds, despite being 4 years old. Thankfully, she was rescued out of a bad situation and is so happy and grateful to be in a good place now with caring volunteers. Daisey Mae needs to be the only dog in the home, but she absolutely loves people. She is truly a cuddle bug who wants to curl up with you, after a good play of course. So celebrate summer with Daisey Mae!

To adopt Daisey Mae today, contact Diane of Save R Dogs Ohio at 216-990-8368 or email dyandechant@yahoo.com.

Click here to view Daisey’s profile on Petfinder.com.

See many more wonderful animals available for adoption by visiting us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/neighborhoodfriendoftheweek.

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Lawnmower safety tips

Submitted by JTullos on Monday, June 3rd, 7:08 am

To prevent lawn mower injuries to children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following:

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Cleveland teen arrested for having gun, ammo at east side school

Submitted by WOIO Web Staff

Friday, May 31st, 2013, 11:52am

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO)- A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for having a gun at a school with six live rounds in his pocket and book bag.

It happened on Thursday in Cleveland at the East Clark School on East 146th Street.

A police report shows the boy had a .357 Magnum.

A staff member saw him in the hallway with other kids around him, and she later saw him acting suspiciously. A security officer then searched the teen, and he admitted he had a gun in his waistband.

The boy told school officials he brought the gun to school for "everybody's protection."

The boy was taken to the Juvenile Detention Hall.

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Hot, Hot, HOT!

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Friday, May 31st, 2013, 8:30am

Scattered showers and t-storms will develop later this morning into the afternoon. Best threat for a few storms today will be west of Cleveland with storms spreading to the east into the late afternoon. Out ahead of the front Saturday, storms will become more widespread with some of the heaviest rain overnight into Sunday morning. Cooler air will be in place behind this front Sunday into early next week.

TODAY: Turning mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms this afternoon. High: 87 Wind: SW at 5-15 mph

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few showers and storms before midnight. Low: 71 Wind: S at 10-15 mph

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers and t-storms. High: 88

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Potential record breaking heat!!

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 8:08am

Record breaking heat will be with us today. The current record is 92 last set in 1879. I'm leaving in the risk for a spotty afternoon t-storm to develop. Best threat of that will be east of Cleveland. Friday a few scattered storms will be with us towards the afternoon hours. Widespread storms out ahead of the next cold front will bring some heavy downpours late Saturday into Sunday before cooler temperatures start out next week.

TODAY: Partly cloudy and hot with isolated afternoon storms. High: 93 would break the current record of 92 set back in 1879. Wind: SW at 5-10 mph

TONIGHT: A spotty t-storm early, otherwise partly cloudy. Low: 69 Wind: SW at 5-10 mph

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered t-storms. High: 87

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Experts say early detection of motor delays is key

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, May 30th, 7:47 am

Motor delays are common in children, but early recognition can optimize outcomes through timely referrals from the medical home to pediatric specialists and developmental therapists.

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