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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...
20-year-old Apple Creek man dies day after crash; two others injured
PRAIRIE TWP., Holmes County On July 22, at approximately 7:02 p.m., the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a severe injury traffic crash on Holmesville Road (County Road 192) in Prairie Township of Holmes County. The on-scene investigation revealed that a black...
Salute to Wayne County probation officers and their role in providing public safety
Probation officers work behind the scenes, and their contributions are frequently overshadowed by more visible figures in law enforcement and corrections. Yet, these dedicated people play a vital role in fostering public safety and transforming lives. They are the bridge between incarceration and successful reintegration into society. Their work encompasses responsibilities beyond the supervision...
After days away, Medina County sheriff returns to duty following fatal shooting
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Medina County sheriff and a deputy involved in the fatal shooting of a woman outside of their office have returned to duty less than a week after the incident. Victoria Carter, 37, of Lafayette Township was fatally shot by Medina County Sheriff Terry Grice on...
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...
Former Canton residents get jail time after moving away, leaving dog behind to starve
CANTON ‒ Two Akron residents were ordered to spend two weekends in jail for leaving their dog behind to starve when they moved away from their rented Canton home last year. The man, 34, and woman, 35, deprived their pit bull of food and water by leaving the pet abandoned in their vacant house in northeast Canton, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Stark County Humane Society. ...
Akron teen charged in February shooting death of Barberton man on South Arlington Street
An Akron teenager is accused in the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Patrick Boegert of Barberton in February on the 1300 block of South Arlington Street. Tyler Bartley, 17, is charged with murder, felony murder and two counts of felonious assault with 3-year firearm specifications, according to court documents. He also faces one count of tampering with evidence. ...
Marshals offer prize for fugitive that frequents Cleveland and Akron
The Cleveland Police and Marshals are on the lookout for a man in Cleveland and Akron, and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is leading the search. The authorities are incentivizing the public by offering a reward in exchange for any valuable information that could lead to the arrest of Jonathan Paige, who is currently 37 years old.
Stepmother of a man slain in the Akron mass shooting recalls about that sad day
The tragic mass shooting that took place on June 2nd in Akron left 30 individuals injured. Sadly, La’Teris Cook was the only victim who did not survive the attack. According to his family, they are currently grappling with the challenge of adjusting to their new normal while they patiently wait for the authorities to apprehend the individual responsible for the situation.
Akron’s new settlement with Jayland Walker protesters sets up police conduct reforms
A legal settlement between the city of Akron and a group representing Jayland Walker protesters requires the city to develop, with public input, new rules governing police conduct during demonstrations.
Akron gives update on Gun Violence Response Fund
AKRON, Ohio — Shammas Malik, the mayor of Akron, shared on social media that the Gun Violence Response Fund set up to support victims and families after the June 2 shooting has received $264,455 in pledges. The Kelly Avenue shooting killed one person, LaTeris Cook, and injured 27 others...
Guns used in Akron mass shooting June 2 linked to other crimes, police chief says
At least two of the weapons recovered from the scene of the June 2 shooting in East Akron that left one dead and injured 28 others have been linked to another crime in another city, Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said Tuesday. Harding declined to share specifics about the investigation during a late...
Akron police trying to get machine guns — and tiny device that makes them — off streets
The frightened woman turned into GetGo across from Portage Crossing in Cuyahoga Falls at about 3:30 a.m. April 7. After she parked at the pumps, she slipped inside and called police for help, telling them the passenger riding in her Kia Sportage had a gun and that she was scared of him. ...
Reported brush fire on Middle Run Road NE turns out to be farmer's controlled burn
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – Firefighters from Bolivar and Dover responded to the report of a large brush fire in the 7000 block of Middle Run Road NE late Thursday afternoon after motorists reported large plumes of thick smoke coming from the area. Upon arrival, firefighters found a farmer using a tractor to mow his...
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