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Motorcyclist killed in Akron crash while fleeing from Barberton police: What we know
AKRON, Ohio — A 53-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash after a pursuit involving Barberton police. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. Akron police say the incident began on Monday, July 22, at...
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.
Ohio State Highway Patrol: Akron man dies after being struck on I-77 in Tuscarawas County
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after an Akron man was struck and killed on I-77 in Tuscarawas County. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. The deadly incident happened on...
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...
Warren family remembers 7-year-old hit by car
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Warren family is grieving the loss of a young boy who passed away earlier this month after he was hit by a car in Akron. Kingston Solomon was just 7 years old when he passed away on July 12. His father and grandmother say the little boy would always bring a smile to their faces.
Witnesses report driver in white SUV opened fire first in unsolved Akron mass shooting
More than a month ago, the Akron Police Department released two grainy screenshots from a video showing parts of a white SUV they think was involved in the unsolved June 2 mass shooting incident in East Akron. On Tuesday, Police Chief Brian Harding said that, based on witness interviews, detectives believe the SUV was driven by the person who started the shooting.
New Jersey woman under-scans Giant Eagle purchase: North Royalton Police Blotter
On July 3, a Giant Eagle loss prevention officer called police after observing a customer under-scanning her order while going through the self-checkout line of the Royalton Road store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
CFD: Child Fire Victim Passes Away in Akron Hospital
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The 11-year-old Canton girl badly injured in a house fire ten days ago has died. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office says little Harmony Fowler passed away at the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Institute on Saturday. Canton firefighters pulled her...
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.
Highway object damages vehicles in spectacular fashion: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
Property damage, I-77: On June 29, police were dispatched to I-77 regarding property damage calls from two drivers near PV. The callers each said they hit an unknown object in the roadway that damaged their vehicles. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Child endangerment charge dropped against Mantua police officer
A criminal charge against a Mantua police officer has been dropped, with the prosecution saying one of its essential witnesses is unavailable due to medical reasons. Mantua Police Officer Miranda Brothers was due to face trial by jury on July 16, but Portage County Assistant Prosecutor Eric Finnegan on July 11 requested the charges be dismissed “without prejudice.” Finnegan’s letter to Judge Mark Fankhauser stated that prosecution is uncertain as to when a key witness would be available for trial “in the immediate future.”
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,...
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...
18 departments respond to Resource Recycling mulch fire
BATH TOWNSHIP — A mulch fire at Resource Recycling, 1596 Neubrecht Road, Lima, could keep burning for the next few days. The Bath Township Fire Department was first to respond to it at 3:18 p.m. Sunday. A total of 18 departments from four counties came out to help, according to a statement from Bath Township Fire Chief Joe Kitchen.
Neighbor dispute involves metal detector and trimmed bushes: Brecksville Police Blotter
Property damage, Riverview Road: On June 27, a Riverview Road homeowner came to the police station to report a neighbor dispute. An officer talked to the woman, who said for more than two decades she’s had ongoing issues with a neighbor. If you purchase a product or register for...
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