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Stark County woman is missing, her boyfriend ran away from investigators
PLAIN TWP. − Investigators are looking for a missing 24-year-old woman who never showed up for work Monday morning. Her live-in boyfriend later ran away after Stark County sheriff's deputies stopped him as he drove the missing woman's vehicle. ...
Letter to the editor: System unfair to motorists hit by police cruisers
In regard to the story about the accident involving a citizen and a police cruiser in the Repository ("Massillon woman stuck with bills after being hit by police cruiser") where the township is not responsible for her injuries: Why is it that I have to carry an umbrella policy on top of my car insurance for over $1 million, and police departments or officers do not have such policies?
Uhrichsville man charged with 14th OVI offense after hit-skip crash in Dover Township
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ A Uhrichsville man has been charged with his 14th OVI offense. John F. Owens, 60, was involved in a hit-skip crash on June 24 on Ohio 39 near Interstate 77 in Dover Township, according to troopers with the New Philadelphia post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. Owens was operating a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer traveling east on Ohio 39 when he struck a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado in the rear. Owens then drove away from the scene.
Sheriff: Tuscarawas County man arrested for burglary, impaired driving
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary incident that took place Monday evening. Justin Heston, 33, of the Newcomerstown area, was arrested for burglary and operating a vehicle while impaired after a 44-year-old Auburn Township woman reported an unknown male entered her residence and made it to the second floor.
Case of Man Charged in Son’s Killing Moves to Grand Jury
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The reckless homicide case where a 7-year-old boy was the victim has now been sent to the grand jury for their consideration. This, after a court hearing Monday. That’s where a Stark County Sheriff’s office detective told the judge the child’s father,...
Read Attorney: "Spurious Charges And Comprised Investigations
A mistrial has been declared in the case of Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend John O'Keefe with her SUV in Canton. The jury sent the judge a note yesterday saying some strongly support conviction and others firmly believe the burden was not met by the commonwealth. The judge then released the jury and declared a mistrial, and ordered the sides to return to court July 22nd to discuss the next steps.
Walker Death, Canton Arrests Inspire Legislation from Sykes
AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Family and friends observed the second anniversary of the officer-involved shooting death of Jayland Walker last week. As that was happening, Congresswoman Emilia Sykes whose district also includes Canton and other parts of Stark County introduced the Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training and De-Escalation Act of 2024.
'Stark Cops Speak' pilot program hopes to bridge foreign language divide
A pilot program in Stark County is teaching police officers how to speak Spanish to better communicate with the county’s growing Spanish-speaking population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stark County’s Hispanic population is on the rise, with 8,727 as of 2022 up from 5,850 in 2011. The...
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