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Tuscarawas County

US Marshals arrest man in Tuscarawas County on kidnapping charge

A Massillon man was arrested in Tuscarawas County Friday morning by the US Marshals with the assistance of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the US Marshals confirmed to JMN. A…

April 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Two indicted for murder, other charges in New Philadelphia murder

The Tuscarawas County Grand Jury handed down indictments against Sajjaad J. Butler, 19, of Canton and TeQuan A. Franklin, 21, of Canton, in the shooting death of 22-year-old Gaven…

April 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Woman dies after developing blood clots after getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine, CDC investigating

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating the death of an Oregon woman who developed blood clots after she received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine was put…

April 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

OHSAA expands football playoffs from 224 schools to 448 schools

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the 2021 football tournament regulations Thursday during its April Board meeting that included proposals from…

April 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bond set at $1 million for former Sandy Valley teacher accused of rape

Jason Neading remains in the Stark County Jail after being arrested Friday night on a rape charge involving a minor. Neading was a teacher at the Sandy Valley Middle School before…

April 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Columbus police officer shoots and kills 15-year-old girl who attacked other females with apparent knife

Columbus Police shot and killed a 15-year-old girl Tuesday evening after police were dispatched to a neighbor after females said there was a girl with a knife. When police arrived…

April 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

16-year-old girl shot and killed by Columbus Police

A 16-year-old girl has died after being shot by the Columbus Police Tuesday evening. Family members tell NBC4 reporter Lacey Crisp that 16-year-old Makiah Bryant was fatally shot…

April 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nelson pleads not guilty in Bob Evans fatal shooting

Richard Nelson, the 54-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting at Bob Evans Friday morning, pled not guilty to an aggravated murder charge Tuesday morning. Nelson is accused of…

April 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect dies nearly three weeks after shootout with US Marshals in Canton

The US Marshal have confirmed to JMN that Aaron Pierre Thomas, 33, died last week while being treated at an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds from a March 24 incident.…

April 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bob Evans murder suspect 'unavailable' for Monday morning court arraignment, rescheduled for Tuesday

Richard Nelson, the 54-year-old accused of fatally shooting and killing Rebecca Rogers, 38, inside a Bob Evans Friday morning, was 'unavailable' to appear for his scheduled court…

April 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Child in serious condition after being hit by car while riding bicycle in Canton

A three-year-old is in serious condition after a being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon while riding their bike in the 300 Block Of Arlington Ave NW in Canton. Details remain…

April 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sandy Valley teacher charged with child rape

Jason M. Neading, 39, a Sandy Valley Middle School teacher, was arrested Friday night after a sex-related investigation. Neading, of East Sparta, was booked into the Stark County…

April 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Murder suspect arrested after police say he killed a waitress at a Canton Bob Evans during a domestic incident

A day full of searching has come to an end after a Friday morning murder at the Bob Evans on Lesh St SE near 62 in Canton. Canton police say Richard James Nelson, 54, was arrested…

April 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Waitress murdered at Bob Evans in Canton; gunman remains at large

Canton Police responded to the Bob Evans on Lesh St in Canton just before 10 am Friday morning for reports of a shooting. Police say that a man, now identified as Richard James…

April 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County man found 'incompetent to stand trial' in arson-murder case; ordered to behavior facility for treatment

Arlen Atkinson, a Carroll County man accused of setting his housemate on fire which resulted in his death, has been found incompetent to stand trial after a competency hearing…

April 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect’s trial in Abby Vanest’s death set for May

The suspect accused of hitting 23-year-old Abby Vanest’s vehicle and killing her will face trial in May. Stark County Common Pleas Judge Chyrssa Harnett scheduled Mario Lerario’s…

April 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder

Jason McDermitt was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday afternoon. McDermitt was convicted on April 8 for the shooting death of Morgan Fox. He was found guilty on…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire department: Man dead after boat capsized in Jackson Twp. pond

The Jackson Twp. Fire Department confirmed to JMN that a man is dead after his boat capsized in a pond on Wednesday morning. Chief Timothy G. Berczik said that an 'elderly man'…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Former officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright's death

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop will face criminal charges in his death, according to authorities. Potter,…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Veteran officer who shot and killed man during Minnesota traffic stop resigns; police chief also steps down

A Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop Sunday in Minnesota has resigned in addition to the city's police chief. Kim Potter, a 26-year…

April 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller