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Akron police, SWAT standoff ends in arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man was arrested early Saturday morning following an hours-long standoff that involved a SWAT team. Akron police say officers responded to Akron City Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault. Officers say the 49-year-old woman told them her 39-year-old boyfriend...
Copley family loses house in early morning fire
COPLEY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Copley family is picking up the pieces after a house fire Sunday morning. The Copley Fire Department responded to a report of a fire around 2:40 a.m. Sunday, firefighters say. Firefighters say they arrived to find the house with significant involvement. Multiple cities came to...
Women targeted by 'peeping tom' at Canton Walmart; charges filed against Van Buren Twp. man
CANTON TWP. — Police say a “peeping tom” was arrested after using a cellphone to record under the dresses of unsuspecting women while they shopped at a local Walmart store. Willie Eugene Davis, 42, of Van Buren Township, was arraigned July 19 in 35th District Court on...
Akron traffic stop turns into attempted flee, firearms found on passengers
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police took four suspects into custody Monday after a traffic stop turned into an attempt to flee. Police say they saw a vehicle almost cause a crash at 13th Street and Silvercrest Avenue around 12:20 a.m. Officers initiated a traffic stop, police day, during which...
Four dogs poisoned, dumped in the woods in NW Tuscarawas County
BEACH CITY (WJER) (July 22, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound reports somebody poisoned four dogs and left them to die horrible deaths in the woods near Beach City over the weekend. Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says the dog warden, responding to a call on Saturday...
60-year-old man seriously injured in motorcycle crash Sunday in Goodyear Heights
A 60-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Goodyear Heights, according to Akron Police. The victim was heading east on Onondago Avenue when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle that was travelling south on Mohawk Avenue at about 2 p.m. The 60-year-old was not wearing a helmet and was ejected from his motorcycle during the crash, a release said.
On his 25th birthday, family of Canton man killed by police reaffirm their fight for justice
MASSILLON – Armed with a blue Sharpie, Elijah Fornash scribbled his name onto a white balloon. He added a few spiderwebs. "I'm sending Spidey (Man) to daddy," the 3-year-old said with a smile. His sister, 6-year-old Avah, drew a picture of her dad on her balloon. Next to him was a red...
7-year-old dies after hit by car in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 7-year-old died earlier this week after he was hit by a car last Thursday, July 11. Police say the boy was crossing the street near Dahlgren Drive and Rosemary Boulevard just before 6 p.m. when he was hit by the vehicle. Police say the child...
Pedestrian Struck on I-77, New Philadelphia Patrol Investigating
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south. The accident occurred near bolivar Sunday morning involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. New Philadelphia post trooper Roy Beach says the victim, 34-year-old Jonathan Mandala of Akron, apparently walked onto the highway from the right side of the lanes and was hit by a flatbed truck just before 10 a.m.
Marshals offer reward for fugitive who frequents Cleveland, Akron
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is searching for a man wanted by Cleveland Police and Marshals who frequents Cleveland and Akron. Marshals are offering a reward for any information leading to the capture of 37-year-old Jonathan Paige. Paige is wanted for robbery, domestic violence,...
'A tenacious young lady.' Canton City educators remember 11-year-old killed in house fire
CANTON ‒ The 11-year-old who died Saturday from injuries suffered in a house fire is being remembered by her teachers as "a smart, sweet, funny and kind student who would go out of her way to help others," her school principal said in a prepared statement. Monica Black, principal at Youtz Intermediate School, said the school community is saddened by the loss of Harmony Fowler. ...
Akron city officials to hold public safety press conference: Watch live on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
AKRON, Ohio — Leaders from the city of Akron are set to hold a press conference on Tuesday "to provide public safety updates." According to a release from the city of Akron, the 11 a.m. briefing will include the following items:. Guidance on how to host a safe public...
Retired Akron PD detective, K-9 handler named safety director for Akron Public Schools
Akron Public Schools has a new director of safety and security — but he's hardly a new face in Akron. Detective Alan Jones retired last month after a 33-year career with the Akron Police Department, including over a decade as a K-9 officer, the first Black person in that role in the...
Medina Community Citizens Police Academy will commence in September
MEDINA, Ohio – Anyone interested in getting an in depth look and a better understanding of local law enforcement will have an opportunity this fall. Applications are being accepted for the 14th Medina Citizens Police Academy which will begin Sept. 11 and will run through Nov. 20 each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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