Multi-State Designer Purse Thieves Arrested, Weekend Movie Guide, Mailman Maces Dog: Patch PM

CLEVELAND, OH – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Ohio Patch:

Eight Arrested from Chicago Could be Responsible for Smash-and-Grab Robberies in Several States

• A group of 7 men and 1 woman from Chicago are suspected for smash-and-grab robberies in Ohio, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Former Ohio Cop Sentenced for Stealing from 'Shop With a Cop' Program

• Michael Simmons, 42, of Stow, must repay the $15,000 he stole from the Richfield Police Department program that purchases toys for children.

Expect More Police on Highways This Weekend; Ohio State Highway Patrol Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers

• The show of force against drinking-and-driving is part of a six state collaboration.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Jackie,' 'Rules Don't Apply,' 'Incarnate'

• Natalie Portman stars as Jackie O, and Warren Beatty makes his return to the big screen. Find out what to see and what to skip.

40-Year-Old Man Shot in Chest and Butt While Withdrawing Money from ATM

• The man is recovering at MetroHealth after the attack.

Queen and King Selected for Light Up Lakewood 2016

• Lakewood High School Juniors Sarah Bene and Abe Dalisky to be Honored Dec. 3.

Mailman Sprays Mace at Dog: Avon Lake Police Blotter

• The carrier said that he felt threatened by the animal.

» Across America

• Big Mac Maniac Eats 28,984th Burger in Memory of Sandwich Creator
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• Kellogg Dumps Breitbart; Breitbart Launches #DumpKelloggs Campaign

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