Crime

Man accused of scamming Tuscarawas County resident out of $1 million in alpaca farm scheme

A 69-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he spent nearly 20 years convincing a Tuscarawas County resident to hand over more than $1 million for an alpaca farm…

Stark County

'It's definitely not long enough': Mother reacts after East Canton babysitter sentenced to 5 years in prison for infant son's death

More than seven months after losing her 7-month-old son, an East Canton mother says a five-year prison sentence for the woman responsible for his death does little to ease the…

October 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

19-year-old shot in stomach outside Canton business; police investigate

A 19-year-old man was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being shot outside a business in southeast Canton, according to police reports obtained by Jordan Miller News. Officers…

October 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Stark County man arrested after 30-minute police pursuit, crash into patrol cruiser

A Canton man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on a pursuit through Canton on Sunday, Oct. 25, striking a patrol cruiser…

October 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multiple teens charged following accidental North Canton shooting that left 15-year-old injured

Three individuals, including two juveniles, are facing charges following an investigation into a shooting that left a 15-year-old boy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his…

October 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon woman arrested, charged in Perry Township hit-and-run that injured pedestrian

A 33-year-old Massillon woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that involved a pedestrian earlier this month in Perry Township. The Perry…

October 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juvenile hospitalized after being shot; North Canton police investigating

North Canton police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his hand early Thursday morning, prompting authorities to execute a…

October 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police determine no threat to students following lockdown at Timken Elementary

Timken Elementary School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after two separate reports indicated a possible weapon could be brought onto school grounds, according to Canton…

October 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Victims identified in suspected Gnadenhutten double murder-suicide, including 22-month-old boy

Authorities have released the identities of three people, including a 22-month-old boy, found dead inside a Tuscarawas County home Wednesday morning in what investigators believe…

October 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

“There just certainly wasn’t any indication”: Sheriff discusses suspected Tusc. Co. murder-suicide that killed three

Investigators believe the deaths of three people, including a 22-month-old boy, inside a Tuscarawas County home Wednesday morning may have been the result of a double…

October 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Three found dead, including toddler, inside Gnadenhutten home after mysterious 911 call

Three people, including a 22-month-old boy, were found dead inside a Gnadenhutten home Wednesday morning after a mysterious 911 hang-up call prompted an extensive effort by…

October 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Woman fatally shot in Portage County; suspect arrested on I-77

A woman was fatally shot Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, at a residence in Portage County, prompting a search that ended with the suspect’s arrest along Interstate 77 in Guernsey…

October 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Woman shot in Portage County; suspect at large, two school districts placed on lockdown

Authorities in Portage County are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a woman at a residence in Atwater Township on Tuesday, prompting precautionary lockdowns at two area…

October 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

19-year-old Massillon man dies after stabbing; police investigating

A 19-year-old Massillon man died Sunday morning after being stabbed during an apparent altercation inside a residence, according to the Massillon Police Department. Police…

October 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man charged with attempted aggravated murder after shots fired toward deputies in Tusc. County

A 46-year-old Canton man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted aggravated murder, after authorities say he fired gunshots in the direction of law enforcement…

October 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian critically injured in Perry Township hit-and-run; police searching for driver

A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Perry Township, and police are asking for the public’s help locating the vehicle involved. Detective…

October 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Beyond the badge: Stark County sheriff’s chaplain dedicates his life to serving those who serve others

When a Stark County sheriff’s deputy is struggling with something they witnessed on the job, dealing with a personal crisis or simply needs someone to listen, Senior Chaplain…

October 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Cat found dead after being shot with arrow in Tuscarawas County; case referred to prosecutor

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal cruelty complaint after a cat was found dead from an apparent arrow wound. According to a sheriff’s report,…

October 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man charged with 11th OVI offense after crash, Ohio State Highway Patrol says

A Tuscarawas County man with 10 previous convictions for operating a vehicle under the influence has been charged with his 11th OVI offense following a crash in Gnadenhutten,…

October 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

911 call reveals chaotic moments after two women escaped Stark County correctional facility

Two women who escaped from a Stark County correctional facility Monday evening used a thick robe to cross razor wire before jumping as much as 12 feet from a roof, according to…

October 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller