Alec Sapolin
Digital Content Producer
Cleveland, Ohio
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Alec Sapolin joined 19 News as a Digital Content Producer in March 2022.
Alec received his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon in May 2021 prior to starting his career in his hometown of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Alec worked as a member of the University of Oregon’s student-run news program, DuckTV, where he shared stories throughout campus that would otherwise be unheard. He also produced and hosted multiple podcasts throughout college covering the Cleveland Browns.
Upon returning to Northeast Ohio, Alec began sharing stories from Geauga County as a reporter for the Chagrin Valley Times and Geauga Times Courier, where he worked until joining the 19 News team.
Alec’s love for storytelling continues in his work in Northeast Ohio, where he continues his passion while following his dreams.
Even when Alec isn’t sharing stories in Northeast Ohio, his love for conversation can be found in the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Seattle Kraken, while occasionally sharing insights on the best restaurants and golf courses in the Cleveland area.
You can find Alec on Twitter and Instagram at @alecsapolin.
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Ethan Liming was killed on June 2, 2022.
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The trio each faces three charges of felonious assault.
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Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti on Monday announced he will not be running for re-election after serving for six consecutive terms.
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The victim’s current condition is unknown.
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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office said this alert is not an AMBER Alert, but is still being issued because Sahara is believed to be in danger.
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The City of Oberlin and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) are currently investigating the cause of an unusual taste and odor in the drinking water.
The Cleveland Division of Police is asking for the community’s help in locating a 4-year-old girl who they say is missing and endangered.
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United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain on Friday called on union members in Northeast Ohio to go on strike.
The 6-month-old girl who was shot in Garfield Heights on Thursday is still in the hospital, according to police.
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A portion of a street in Downtown Cleveland is being blocked off after a water main break.
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Maple Heights police said there is a long-standing feud between the family members.
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Joey Chestnut, the No. 1 competitive eater in the world, will be making a pit stop in Northeast Ohio this weekend during Brunswick’s Johnny Appleseed Festival.
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The new building, called the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, will be “first-of-its-kind.”
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Former Cleveland Browns LB Christian Kirksey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo.
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Police are looking for an inmate from Northeast Ohio who escaped from prison while he was supposed to visit family.
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Chick-fil-A will be opening its doors next week to a brand-new location in Stark County.
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2000 will be rallying outside the Avon Lake Ford assembly plant Sunday afternoon.
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Court records say Young allegedly committed both crimes on July 31, which was prior to announcing his resignation from the Ohio House of Representatives.
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The officer not only protected and served his community, but also provided the assist in a huge catch!
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Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Saturday confirmed they charged Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman with an OVI.
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The Akron Police Department on Friday asked for the community’s assistance in identifying a man accused of using a stolen credit card to purchase $5,000 worth of items at a store.
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture on Friday issued a voluntary recall on all products made by Canning Creations, LLC.
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15-year-old Keshaun Williams hasn't been seen since June 17, 2023
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Euclid police said around 2:30 p.m. Monday, gunfire erupted from a home on Halle Drive.
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A man is facing charges after breaking over a dozen windows at the Portage County Courthouse.
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APD says the driver corrected the car’s trajectory, re-entered the road, and lost control again before hitting a tree on the car’s passenger side.
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Police say the driver failed to negotiate the curve prior to striking two curbs and continuing off the roadway before hitting a tree.
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According to the district’s staff database, the woman is a teacher at Aurora High School.
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The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified him as Demietrius Allen, of Cleveland.
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A 102-year-old woman from Painesville Township celebrated her birthday a little early on Sunday after throwing out the first pitch for a minor league baseball team.
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A Summit County school district currently is investigating the use of blackface during a high school football game.
A woman died following a shooting Saturday on Cleveland’s East Side.
A man is in the hospital following a shooting in Cleveland on Sunday.
A man is in the hospital following a shooting in Cleveland on Sunday.
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The Akron Zips on Saturday put a unique twist on the “turnover chain” during their win against Morgan State.
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Prior to Sunday’s season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns revealed jersey patches and a field logo to honor the life and legacy of Jim Brown.
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NFL stars and Northeast Ohio natives Jason and Travis Kelce will be featured in an upcoming Amazon documentary.
A woman is in the hospital following a shooting Saturday on Cleveland’s East Side.
A man is facing charges after breaking over a dozen windows at the Portage County Courthouse.
The investigation revealed the two men had an altercation days prior to the fatal shooting.
A shooting early Saturday morning in Cleveland sent one person to the hospital.
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Four teenagers are now facing charges for the 2022 death of a Lyndhurst business owner.
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The Willoughby-Eastlake City School District on Friday announced they will increase security measures during their weekly football game following a threat of violence.
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The Ohio Supreme Court denied Gail Ritchey’s appeal to her 2022 guilty verdict in the case of Geauga’s Child.
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Construction work in Fairport Harbor unearthed an unidentified material, prompting numerous agencies to be called to identify the material, village officials confirmed.
A man is currently in Cleveland Police custody after taking his child from a home he forcibly entered.
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The Akron Zoo on Friday welcomed a new Komodo dragon to its new home.
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A 12-year-old Solon girl who went missing Monday morning has been found safe, Solon police confirmed at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 5.
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