East Cleveland Officer Under Investigation for Sexual Assault Allegation
An East Cleveland police officer has been placed on unpaid leave and is under criminal investigation following a sexual assault allegation made by a woman who claims she was assaulted at a Euclid Avenue motel.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 21, 2026 —
An East Cleveland police officer is currently on unpaid leave and facing a criminal investigation after a woman filed a sexual assault allegation against him. The alleged incident is reported to have occurred at a motel located on Euclid Avenue.
The East Cleveland Police Department has confirmed the officer’s status and the ongoing investigation. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the alleged assault have not yet been released. The woman who made the allegation has provided her statement to investigators.
The name of the officer involved has not been publicly disclosed at this time. Similarly, the specific motel where the alleged assault took place has not been identified.
The police department stated that it is cooperating fully with the investigation. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Noll on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.
