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Matthew Richmond
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Reporter, WKSU-FM (Kent, OH)
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By Matthew Richmond Verified| Ideastream Public Media Verified Three former East Cleveland police officers were sentenced to prison time for crimes committed while on duty, including felonious assault, tampering with evidence and telecommunications fraud. The former officers, Commander Larry McDonald, also known as “PAC-MAN,” Sgt. Anthony Holmes and Det. Ian McInnes were all found guilty following jury trials in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in 2024 and 2025.
By Matthew Richmond Verified| Ideastream Public Media Verified At the Cleveland City Council Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, the room was packed by workers from community violence prevention groups in the city. It was the first time there wasn’t an open seat in the room since I started covering these meetings as a reporter for Ideastream Public Media. I shouldn’t have been surprised. In 2022 and 2023, the federal government distributed close to $200 million nationwide for this kind of work.
By Matthew Richmond Verified| Ideastream Public Media Verified Three former East Cleveland police officers were sentenced to prison time for crimes committed while on duty, including felonious assault, tampering with evidence and telecommunications fraud. The former officers, Commander Larry McDonald, also known as “PAC-MAN,” Sgt. Anthony Holmes and Det. Ian McInnes were all found guilty following jury trials in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in 2024 and 2025.
Company Info
WKSU-FM (Kent, OH)
Ideastream Public Media is a prominent multimedia organization based in Northeast Ohio. It operates several public broadcasting stations, including WKSU, WCPN, WCLV, and WVIZ. The organization is dedicated to fostering community partnerships and civic engagement, using media to promote dialogue and connection within the region. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, Ideastream Public Media rebranded to reflect its commitment to enhancing community services. The merger with WKSU expanded its reach, making it one of the largest news organizations in Northeast Ohio. Ideastream Public Media provides a variety of services across radio, television, and digital platforms, delivering local, statewide, and national news, as well as cultural and educational programming. Its mission is to serve as a dynamic multimedia source that illuminates the world for Northeast Ohioans, while its vision focuses on utilizing new technologies to grow its services and strengthen community ties.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
+1 216-916-6100
Founded: 2001