Puppy Scams - Don't Get Ripped Off, DUI Checkpoint Tonight, Group Claims Lakewood Shooting was Hate Crime: Patch PM

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

Puppy Scams: They're Real and They're Terrible; Don't Get Ripped Off When Pet Shopping

• Folks looking for a pet need to be careful when dealing with breeders and sellers.

DUI/OVI Checkpoint Planned this Weekend in Cleveland

• James Cashin, 65, was a retired Cuyahoga County probation officer who also owned his own lie detector business.

Civil Rights Group Claims Lakewood Teen was Shot Because of his Muslim Faith

• Lakewood Police are not considering the shooting a hate crime at this time.

Schedule of Events for Light Up Lakewood 2016

• 10th Annual Downtown Lakewood holiday celebration is expected to attract thousands of guests on December 3.

21 Cars Broken Into in Settlers Reserve Development in Westlake: Police Blotter

• All of the cars were unlocked. Loose change and a knife were snatched.

The Olive Scene Opens in Strongsville

• The store specializes in various types of oils and gourmet foods. They focus particularly on balsamic vinegars and olive oils.

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.

» Across America

• New Yorkers Fight Paying Trump Family's $1M-Per-Day Bill For Security Costs
• Puppy Attacks Rapist: 'I Think He Saved My Life,' Victim Says
• Beaver Rejects Fake Christmas Trees in Dollar Store

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