Cleveland Man's Repeated Run-Ins with the Law

A 38-year-old man from Cleveland is in hot water again. Reuben Bell is accused of a series of carjackings that ended in a shootout with police. This isn't his first rodeo with the law. His criminal record stretches back over 15 years, filled with serious charges and convictions. Bell's latest trouble started on January 6th. Police say he tried to steal cars from five different people in a short time. He succeeded in four of those attempts. When police caught up with him, things got heated. Bell didn't stop when told to. Instead, he led police on a chase through Cleveland and into Shaker Heights. Things escalated quickly when Bell started shooting at the officers. Police and sheriff's deputies shot back, injuring Bell. This isn't the first time Bell has been in trouble. His criminal history is long and varied. Back in 2009, he was charged with a drive-by shooting. But the case was dropped when the victim decided not to press charges. In 2010, Bell was convicted of burglary and drug trafficking. He spent three years in prison for those crimes.Bell's troubles didn't end there. In 2015, he was hit with a big federal sentence for drug trafficking. He was part of a large heroin ring that worked with some big names in the drug world. Over 30 people were involved in that conspiracy. Bell also had issues with his post-prison supervision. He was convicted of drunken driving in 2019 and felonious assault in 2021. He even spent three months in prison in 2024 for driving with a suspended license. Bell's bond was set at $100, 000. He's facing three counts of felonious assault right now. But more charges could be coming. His next court date is set for Tuesday. It's clear that Bell has a pattern of breaking the law. His actions have led to serious consequences, including injuries and prison time. It's a reminder that choices have consequences, and repeated bad choices can lead to a cycle of crime and punishment.