Crime

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Stark County

Police investigate early morning Canton shooting; man shot in both legs

Editor’s note: JMN initially reported that this incident occurred in Canton Township. Police later confirmed the shooting happened in the city of Canton, just outside the Canton…

January 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police: Ohio woman admits to killing 3-year-old daughter on New Year’s Eve

Authorities in Columbus are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl after her mother allegedly confessed to killing the child on New Year’s Eve. Police said officers were…

January 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

News

A Year That Mattered: News That Shaped 2025 | JMN

In 2025, Jordan Miller News documented a year marked by tragedy, accountability, resilience and community pride across Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Over…

December 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Postal worker robbed at gunpoint in Akron; suspects sought

Akron police are investigating an aggravated robbery after a U.S. Postal Service employee was robbed at gunpoint while delivering mail on the city’s west side. The robbery…

December 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Police investigating physical altercation between coach, fan following Indian Valley–Watkins Memorial game

A physical altercation that occurred at the conclusion of Saturday’s Indian Valley boys basketball home game against Watkins Memorial is under investigation, according to local…

December 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing teen alert: 19-year-old last seen Friday night in Sandy Township

UPDATE: He’s been found. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a 19-year-old man who was reported missing Friday night in Sandy Township. Jayden Butler was last…

December 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township police seek public’s help locating missing 12-year-old girl

UPDATE: The juvenile has returned home. Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen Friday evening in Jackson Township.…

December 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities seek public’s help to locate missing mother, two children in Stark County

OFFICIAL UPDATE AS OF 8:54 P.M.: The Sheriff’s Office confirms Arianna and her kids have been safely located. ———————- Authorities in Stark County are asking for the public’s help…

December 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juvenile to be charged for allegedly making hoax 911 call about injured hunter in Massillon

Massillon officials say a reported search for an injured hunter that drew significant emergency resources Sunday night was the result of a swatting hoax, not an actual emergency.…

December 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva-based company launches fentanyl detection wipe to protect first responders

An Ohio-based, woman-owned company headquartered in Minerva has begun commercial production of a new fentanyl detection tool designed to help protect first responders from…

December 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon officials deem reported missing hunter incident a likely hoax

Massillon officials say a reported search for an injured hunter that drew significant emergency resources Sunday night has been deemed a hoax. Authorities confirmed Monday that…

December 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sheriff: Drunk intruder mistakes Tuscarawas County home for his own, falls asleep in resident’s bed

A 67-year-old woman awoke to find an intoxicated stranger inside her home early Sunday morning in Sandy Valley Estates, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office.…

December 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man arrested after fentanyl, cocaine, guns seized in drug trafficking investigation

A Canton man was arrested Friday after law enforcement officers seized large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, along with multiple firearms and cash, during the execution of two…

December 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Gun failed to fire during attempt to shoot Canton officer at Walmart

A Plain Township man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to shoot a Canton police officer during a shoplifting investigation at a Walmart on the…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Stark County man attempted to shoot Canton officer during Walmart incident

A Plain Township man has been charged in connection with a violent confrontation with a Canton police officer at a Walmart on the city’s east side. Court documents reviewed by…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Carrollton Schools treasurer Amy Spears granted early release from prison

Carroll County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II granted judicial release to former Carrollton Schools treasurer Amy Spears during a Dec. 17 court hearing, according…

December 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man charged in fatal Stark County pedestrian crash

A Massillon man is facing multiple charges after a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Canton last month died from his injuries. Miguel L.L. Flowers, 55, has been charged with…

December 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Carroll County

Minerva man indicted after allegedly painting vehicle to conceal it following police pursuit

A Minerva man has been indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a police pursuit and an alleged attempt to conceal evidence, according to the Carroll County…

December 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘This was our week for justice’: A mother’s unbroken fight for Ryan Godbey

The family of Ryan “JJ” Godbey believed this would be the week they finally confronted the man accused of killing the 26-year-old performer — a moment they had waited for since…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton teen arrested in September killing of 41-year-old man

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old Canton man found dead in his northeast-side home in early September. Camryn D. Croston…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller