Media Release Cases
Case Number
Judge - Court Room
Unit
Agency
Defendants
586972-14-CR
Corrigan, Peter J. 19-C
Primary Charges
Major Trial
Maple Heights Police Department
McClain, Tavarre T.
Media Synopsis:
On June 25, 2014, McClain, 18, of Maple Heights, shot the victim on Watson Road in Maple Heights.
The victim died soon after being transported to South Pointe Hospital.
Trial is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
585450-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Trial 3/30/2015
McCormick, Timothy 20-C
Major Trial
Cleveland Division of Police
Blake, Lea | Poteat, Devonte
Media Synopsis:
In early February 2014, Blake, 20, of Cleveland and Poteat, 18, of Euclid, assisted the victim in
obtaining heroin, which resulted in a fatal overdose.
On July 22, 2014, Blake entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Involuntary Manslaughter,
Drug Possession and Attempted Tampering with Evidence. She was sentenced to 18 months in
prison.
On March 3, 2015, Poteat entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Involuntary Manslaughter,
Corrupting Another with Drugs, Trafficking, Having Weapons Under Disabilty and Drug Possession.
Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 3/23/2015 3:45:46 PM
Sentencing 4/1/2015
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