Springfield

A memorial in Springfield honored Pierre Damas Bel, a Haitian student who died by suicide after losing his TPS status and being required to wear an ankle monitor.

City Manager Bryan Heck was placed on administrative leave after two anonymous letters alleged inappropriate behavior 10 years ago. Prosecutors declined to file criminal charges.

Karlos Marshall is back in his native Springfield as the new director of the Clark County Public Library. He talked to WYSO about his experience and vision for the library system.

The city of Springfield said the city manager remains on leave for now.

The ACLU of Ohio sued seven ICE agents on behalf of a client in Springfield, Ohio, who has been monitoring ICE. The suit also wants the agents identified.

For months, Springfield Neighbors United has hosted a monthly vigil to show support for the city’s Haitian immigrants. This month's vigil came soon after a 20-year-old immigrant's apparent suicide.

The family of Pierre Damas Bel of Springfield believe his death by suicide is connected to the DHS requirement to wear a GPS monitor. Several Haitians and activists called for the monitoring to end.

Pierre Damas Bel, a Haitian immigrant studying at Wright State University, died on Monday. His father said in a statement, "The government treated my son like an animal."

WYSO asked more than 10 police departments and sheriff’s offices across Ohio whether they’re helping federal immigration agents carry out arrests and detentions. Many stayed quiet.

Pastors from across Ohio say they’re answering an urgent call to stand with Springfield’s Haitian immigrants.