Alec Sapolin
Digital Content Producer
Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Anyone who has listened to Machine Gun Kelly knows he’s proudly from Cleveland, and he’s plotting to get his fellow native friend, Travis Kelce, back in The Land.
Ohio State Buckeyes QB Kyle McCord on Monday entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, according to reports from ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.
The Browns officially signed QB Joe Flacco, a former Super Bowl MVP, to their practice squad.
Jack Sawyer, a student at Mentor High School, was recently honored at his school’s football game against Euclid High.
Police said the car fled the scene after the accident.
A fight led to gunfire outside of Cleveland Central Catholic High School where a 15-year-old was shot Friday afternoon, Cleveland Police say.
Chief Simone said they are now investigating if this group has links to other similar criminal activities in the area.
The woman made a sign that read “I BEAT CANCER. CELEBRATE! with me tonight."
Officials in Ohio say a high school senior collapsed and died Friday night during a homecoming event.
The earthquake was recorded just before 10:45 p.m., USGS reported.
Video of the crash released by the Ohio Department of Transportation shows the driving into oncoming traffic and hitting a car head-on
A newly expanded family from northeast Ohio will be able to remember everyone’s birthdays for the perfect reason: They’re all on the same day!
A young woman is on trial for the murder after a crash that claimed the lives of two young men.
Former Cleveland Brown claims "Shark Tank" investor is ruining their business.
The Ohio boy's mother said she witnessed the kick in person.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Monday officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
An arrest warrant for Kevin Raul Del Valle-Salaman was issued on June 15.
Nine people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds following a shooting in downtown Cleveland on Sunday.
Police said there have been no arrests in this shooting.
Two men received the surprise of their lives after winning $2 million from a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket bought from a gas station from Northeast Ohio.
Police reported Keshaun Williams was last seen June 17 in the 5700 block of Fleet Avenue.
A Parma Heights ambulance on Saturday crushed a woman to death as it was pulling away from a scene.
John White is wanted for two counts of rape, two counts of unlawful sexual contact with a minor and one count of gross sexual imposition of a minor, according to police.
Police said one of the inmates was arrested on Wednesday, while the other was found dead in a river in Kentucky.
The second inmate, Bradley Gillespie, 50, remains on the loose.
Police said investigators will present the facts of the case to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Police say they arrested a man for shooting into another car while driving drunk.
Officials said the doctor committed the sexual assault at an Ohio home in 2021.
Officials have identified a body pulled from Lake Erie in Cleveland on Friday as a man who had been reported missing.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are mourning the loss of Nick Gilbert, Dan Gilbert’s son, who died at 26.
A lucky lottery player received the surprise of a lifetime thanks to a multimillion-dollar ticket.
U.S. Marshals say 36-year-old Aaron Parsons is wanted for carjacking a man at gunpoint at around 11 p.m. on Feb. 22.
A teen in Ohio was killed during severe weather on Saturday after a tree fell on a home.
The Geauga County church vandalized last week in an attempted arson attack held its Drag Show Story Hour event on Saturday.
A 13-year-old died after a tree fell onto a home in Northeast Ohio during Saturday’s severe weather event.
Police are investigating multiple reported aggravated robberies where the suspects are impersonating police officers, according to a Cleveland Police Department news release.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern following the train derailment in East Palestine seeking injunctive relief, cost recovery and civil penalties.
The child was driven from a Forest Avenue house to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
The Brecksville Fire Department is mourning the loss of a firefighter following a battle with an illness.
Three bodies were found in 2 different locations Friday in Summit County, Ohio.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine suffered an injury while in East Palestine last week.
The suspect allegedly stole nearly $500 in merchandise from a grocery store.
Federal response teams consisting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin a door-to-door outreach in East Palestine starting Saturday under orders from U.S. President Joe Biden.
Former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis has been discharged from the hospital after saving his kids from drowning, according to his girlfriend Angela Cole, Instagram post.
Officials on Friday confirmed Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will oversee the investigation into the arrest of Evan Lambert.
Police are investigating a suspicious death aPolice said late Thursday night a man was arrested in connection to the death of a woman found in a Shaker Heights apartment.s a homicide after a body was found inside an apartment on Shaker Heights.
The body of a kayaker who went missing on Lake Erie late last year was found in New York State, according to officials.
The child was found safe in the 3400 block of West 95h Street, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
