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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...
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...
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.
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...
Soap Box Derby Championships means more for local house fire survivor
The 86th edition of the All-American Soap Box Derby Championships brings more than 300 racers from all over the world. But for one 12-year-old from Stow, it a chance to show gratitude after a near-death experience.
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...
Akron man fatally struck trying to walk across I-77 near Bolivar
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 22, 2024) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south 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...
11-year-old Canton girl previously injured in house fire dies in Akron hospital
CANTON ‒ An 11-year-old girl injured in a house fire last week has died. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the girl, identified as Harmony Fowler, died Saturday at Akron Children's Hospital. ...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDE – POLICE DEPARTMENT (PART III)
Police Department (Part III) Do not cut your grass or operate loud machinery before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Be considerate when you play your stereo or television. Make sure only you can hear it, not the whole neighborhood. Ask your friends to ring your doorbell when they visit...
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