UPDATE:
Kevin Cleeves is waking up in the Franklin County Jail this morning.
Officials brought him back from Ohio yesterday.
He was held without bail at his arraignment last night.
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CBS 21 has obtained the criminal affidavit filed against Kevin Mathew Cleeves by MDJ Larry Pentz.
The incident occurred at 7705 Anthony Highway in Waynesboro, Quincy Township, which is where one of the victims lived. He was headed to Michigan when he was apprehended by police in Austintown.
As mentioned earlier, he faces three charges of criminal homicide for the shooting deaths of Brandi K. Cleeves, Vincent L. Santucci II and Rosemary Holma.
The shootings took place in the driveway of 7705 Anthony Highway and police were notified after numerous gunshots were heard in the area around 9 p.m. Police arrived and confirmed there were three victims of gunshot wounds.
Just after 11 p.m., Sgt. Frank Mraz of Michigan State Police contacted the officer on the case and informed him that Cleeves had contacted his family in Eaton Rapids, MI and admitted the shootings. The officer interviewed the family that Cleeves had called, who said that Cleeves called around 955 p.m.
Cleeves told his family that he was drinking and was mad. He had called Brandi Cleeves to arrange to pick up his daughter, but she would not pick up the phone.
He went to Santucci's house to pick up his daughter, Leia. Cleeves explained that Santucci told him that Leia was his daughter and told him to get off the property and an argument ensued.
Cleeves told his aunt that he then shot Santucci. Then Brandi Cleeves jumped out of the car and he shot her as well. Santucci's mother then came running out of the home and he shot her too. Cleeves then told his aunt that he took his daughter and fled the scene.
The entire affidavit is attached.
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CBS Youngstown was at a press conference Saturday morning by Austintown Police on the arrest of Kevin Cleeves.
Austintown Police say the deceased are the 4-year-old’s mother, her boyfriend and the boyfriend’s mother.
Cleeves' cell phone signal was tracked to the Austintown area. Police found his vehicle at the Best Western just off Interstate 80 and Route 46.
Police spotted Cleeves walking over to a shopping plaza with Leia Cleeves when he was arrested. Cleeves surrendered peacefully and his daughter is safe.
They believe he was on his way to Michigan where he has family. It is also believed that Kevin Cleeves used to live in Michigan.
CBS 21 is working to bring you even more information and will provide it as soon as we can. Also, the criminal docket sheet is attached.
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Court documents indicate that Kevin Mathew Cleeves, 35 of Waynesboro, is charged with three counts of criminal homicide.
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State Police have confirmed that three people were shot and killed Friday night in Quincy Township. It is believed at this time that the suspect, Kevin Cleeves, knew all of the victims.
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Kevin and Leia Cleeves were found in Mahoning County, Ohio. Police were able to apprehend Cleeves and safely take Leia into custody.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
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Police have issued an Amber Alert for 4-year-old Leia Cleeves. She was abducted by her biological father, Kevin Cleeves. Kevin Cleeves is the suspect in the homicide investigation in Quincy Township. Kevin Cleeves is considered armed and dangerous. A picture of Kevin Cleeves is attached in the slide show.
Police say be on the lookout for a small, 2-door 1992 Black Toyota Paseo with a faded hood and a PA license plate number HTP-5941.
UPDATE:
The coroner is on the scene of a homicide investigation in Quincy Township, between Waynesboro and Mont Alto. State Police are confirming it is an active homicide investigation at this time.
Also, police are looking for a suspect and do not have him in custody.
Scanner reports indicate that police have put out a BOLO for a teal colored Chevrolet Cavalier driven by a white male with a stocky build, dirty blond hair and a goatee.
Stay with CBS 21 for all the latest updates.
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CBS 21 has learned that State Police are on the scene of a homicide investigation in Quincy Township, Franklin County.
The PIO is on the way to the scene and will provide more information.
The incident occurred near the Twin Kiss on Rt. 997, south of Mont Alto.
CBS 21 is headed to the scene and will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
Kevin Cleeves is waking up in the Franklin County Jail this morning.
Officials brought him back from Ohio yesterday.
He was held without bail at his arraignment last night.
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CBS 21 has obtained the criminal affidavit filed against Kevin Mathew Cleeves by MDJ Larry Pentz.
The incident occurred at 7705 Anthony Highway in Waynesboro, Quincy Township, which is where one of the victims lived. He was headed to Michigan when he was apprehended by police in Austintown.
As mentioned earlier, he faces three charges of criminal homicide for the shooting deaths of Brandi K. Cleeves, Vincent L. Santucci II and Rosemary Holma.
The shootings took place in the driveway of 7705 Anthony Highway and police were notified after numerous gunshots were heard in the area around 9 p.m. Police arrived and confirmed there were three victims of gunshot wounds.
Just after 11 p.m., Sgt. Frank Mraz of Michigan State Police contacted the officer on the case and informed him that Cleeves had contacted his family in Eaton Rapids, MI and admitted the shootings. The officer interviewed the family that Cleeves had called, who said that Cleeves called around 955 p.m.
Cleeves told his family that he was drinking and was mad. He had called Brandi Cleeves to arrange to pick up his daughter, but she would not pick up the phone.
He went to Santucci's house to pick up his daughter, Leia. Cleeves explained that Santucci told him that Leia was his daughter and told him to get off the property and an argument ensued.
Cleeves told his aunt that he then shot Santucci. Then Brandi Cleeves jumped out of the car and he shot her as well. Santucci's mother then came running out of the home and he shot her too. Cleeves then told his aunt that he took his daughter and fled the scene.
The entire affidavit is attached.
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CBS Youngstown was at a press conference Saturday morning by Austintown Police on the arrest of Kevin Cleeves.
Austintown Police say the deceased are the 4-year-old’s mother, her boyfriend and the boyfriend’s mother.
Cleeves' cell phone signal was tracked to the Austintown area. Police found his vehicle at the Best Western just off Interstate 80 and Route 46.
Police spotted Cleeves walking over to a shopping plaza with Leia Cleeves when he was arrested. Cleeves surrendered peacefully and his daughter is safe.
They believe he was on his way to Michigan where he has family. It is also believed that Kevin Cleeves used to live in Michigan.
CBS 21 is working to bring you even more information and will provide it as soon as we can. Also, the criminal docket sheet is attached.
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Court documents indicate that Kevin Mathew Cleeves, 35 of Waynesboro, is charged with three counts of criminal homicide.
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State Police have confirmed that three people were shot and killed Friday night in Quincy Township. It is believed at this time that the suspect, Kevin Cleeves, knew all of the victims.
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Kevin and Leia Cleeves were found in Mahoning County, Ohio. Police were able to apprehend Cleeves and safely take Leia into custody.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
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Police have issued an Amber Alert for 4-year-old Leia Cleeves. She was abducted by her biological father, Kevin Cleeves. Kevin Cleeves is the suspect in the homicide investigation in Quincy Township. Kevin Cleeves is considered armed and dangerous. A picture of Kevin Cleeves is attached in the slide show.
Police say be on the lookout for a small, 2-door 1992 Black Toyota Paseo with a faded hood and a PA license plate number HTP-5941.
UPDATE:
The coroner is on the scene of a homicide investigation in Quincy Township, between Waynesboro and Mont Alto. State Police are confirming it is an active homicide investigation at this time.
Also, police are looking for a suspect and do not have him in custody.
Scanner reports indicate that police have put out a BOLO for a teal colored Chevrolet Cavalier driven by a white male with a stocky build, dirty blond hair and a goatee.
Stay with CBS 21 for all the latest updates.
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CBS 21 has learned that State Police are on the scene of a homicide investigation in Quincy Township, Franklin County.
The PIO is on the way to the scene and will provide more information.
The incident occurred near the Twin Kiss on Rt. 997, south of Mont Alto.
CBS 21 is headed to the scene and will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.