Crime & Safety
Former Radio Personality Chad Zumock Convicted of Reckless Operation
Our partners at WEWS News Channel 5 interviewed Zumock about his plea deal.
Former WMMS personality Chad Zumock pleaded guilty to reckless operation in court after he was charged with drunken driving last year in Lakewood, he told our news partners at WEWS News Channel 5.
On Nov. 30, Zumock was driving on Lake Avenue in Lakewood when he went off the road and hit a tree just after 3 a.m., according to the police report.
The 38-year-old was not injured in the crash and refused a breathalyzer test. He was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, failure to control and a seatbelt violation.
On Monday, Zumock said he pleaded guilty to reckless operating. The conviction is a four-point violation, which will stay on his license for two years. Ohio drivers who accumulate 12 points have their licenses automatically suspended for six months.
“After six months dealing with an extremely horrible situation, I am glad I was able to tell my side of the story and accept a reasonable plea. I am still overwhelmed with the amount of people that come up to me and show their support,” Zumock told NewsChannel5. “This is why I love Cleveland and I hope to work in Cleveland media once again very soon.”
Zumock used to be on the Alan Cox Show on WMMS. Days after the crash, the radio station said his contract had expired and it would not be renewed.
He will perform at a benefit for the Cleveland Courage Fund on June 12 at Vosh Lakewood. Presale tickets for "Comedians for Courage" are $10 and all proceeds go towards the fund created for Cleveland kidnapping victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.
Read the article at WEWS News Channel 5.
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