North Royalton woman faces judge for allegedly killing 2 Lakewood men while driving impaired, speeding Alejandro Mercado (left) and Maximus Close (right) were killed in a crash on Sunday, February 21 in Lakewood (Source: WOIO/Family Photos) By Julia Bingel | March 2, 2021 at 11:51 AM EST - Updated March 2 at 11:51 AM
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - A 23-year-old woman charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, speeding and OVI appeared in Lakewood Municipal Court Tuesday morning.
Lakewood police said Selena Colon, of North Royalton, crashed into another car on Sunday, Feb. 21 on Clifton Blvd., killing two 19-year-old Lakewood men.
The victims, Maximus Close and Alejandro Mercado, graduated from Lakewood High School in 2020.
Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Patrick Carroll receives 2021 President’s Award for Judicial Excellence
Updated Feb 18, 2021;
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio Currently in his 31st year as Lakewood Municipal Court judge, Patrick Carroll was recently named the 2021 recipient of the President’s Award for Judicial Excellence from the Association of Municipal and County Court Judges of Ohio.
This marks the second time in three years that he has received the honor, which is given annually for meritorious and outstanding judicial service.
The award recognizes a judge who has “contributed immeasurably to effect the efficient and fair administration of justice in addition to enhancing the public perception of the judiciary in Ohio.”
Lakewood councilwoman announces candidacy for Lakewood Municipal Court judge
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
Posted Feb 03, 2021
Lakewood Ward 1 Councilwoman Tess Neff has announced her candidacy for Lakewood Municipal Court judge. (Photo Courtesy of Tess Neff)
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio Ward 1 Councilwoman Tess Neff, 57, has announced her candidacy for Lakewood Municipal Court judge.
“This has been a dream of mine for the last decade,” said Cleveland native Neff, a 1981 Brunswick High School graduate. “I worked at Lakewood Municipal Court for 10 years as a magistrate.
“Then the opportunity arrived to be able to go to the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Juvenile Division Court as the court administrator.
UpdatedThu, Jan 28, 2021 at 9:18 am ET
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Tess Neff announced her candidacy for Lakewood Municipal Judge on Thursday. (From Tess Neff)
LAKEWOOD, OH Councilperson Tess Neff has announced her candidacy for judge of the Lakewood Municipal Court.
Neff is currently the Ward 1 City Council representative. She has also served on the Lakewood Preschool PTA, the Lakewood YMCA Board and the Beck Center for the Arts Engagement Committee. She also has legal experience in multiple Northeast Ohio courts. As a magistrate for 10 years in the Lakewood Municipal Court and 12 years in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Juvenile Division Court I have made many difficult and important judicial decisions on criminal and civil cases that directly impact individuals lives, she said. Like a judge, a magistrate must apply the law, consider community safety and victims rights, all while ensuring equal and fair treatment to the individuals appearing in court.