Crime

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Stark County

North Canton police searching for missing 16-year-old boy last seen running with cross-country team

UPDATE: Brady was been located safely. Editors note: This story first stated that the teen was last seen on Sept. 25. That information was provided by officials and was incorrect…

September 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

135 arrested in ‘Operation Next Door’ crackdown on human trafficking across Ohio

A statewide human trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 135 people seeking to buy sex – including from…

September 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Local 10-year-old shot in the face, police say

10-year-old boy was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being shot in the face in Akron, police said. According to Akron police, officers responded to the 400 block of Palmetto…

September 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man charged with arson after fire at abandoned building Thursday morning

An Alliance man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set fire to an abandoned city-owned building Thursday morning. Alliance police said officers were called at…

September 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

State News

32-year-old woman shot by another woman during road rage incident in Akron

A 32-year-old woman was shot during a road rage incident in Akron on Saturday afternoon, police said. Officers responded around 3:59 p.m. to the 600 block of Moreley Avenue after…

September 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Streetsboro schools closed after report of man with gun; police searching

Streetsboro schools were closed Monday after a city employee reported seeing a man carrying what appeared to be a long gun along a roadway. Police said the sighting happened…

September 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Carrollton Schools treasurer pleads guilty to theft, record tampering

A former treasurer for Carrollton Exempted Village Schools has admitted to stealing more than $27,000 from the district and falsifying documents to conceal the misconduct. Amy…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Crime

Police: Jackson Township woman abducted at knifepoint, suspect arrested

A Jackson Township man is facing multiple charges after police said he abducted a 31-year-old woman at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Officers were called to 6880 Sunset Strip…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township police searching for woman allegedly abducted at knifepoint

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman police say was forced into a vehicle at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Police identified the victim as 31-year-old…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Wanted sex offender dies by suicide during warrant attempt in Canton

A wanted sex offender died by suicide Tuesday after U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant at a home in Canton, authorities told Jordan Miller News. Canton police said the…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man hospitalized after Monday night shooting in Canton

A 35-year-old Massillon man was hospitalized after being shot during an altercation in Canton Monday evening, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton man facing new animal sex crime charges after prior conviction

An East Canton man with a prior conviction for bestiality has been arrested again on new animal sex crime charges, according to court records. Police allege that 29-year-old…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County pastor charged after 14-year-old boy dies falling from church van

A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a church van in Canton, and the pastor who was driving has been criminally charged, authorities said. Malachi I. Nichols-Williams…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police: Homeless man fatally shot in tent, suspect charged with murder

A homeless man was shot and killed inside his tent behind a Canton business, authorities said. Police responded Sept. 10 to the 1300 block of Wernet Court SW, behind Renner’s…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Task force seeks Massillon rape suspect, considered armed and dangerous

Authorities are searching for a man wanted on a rape charge in Massillon, according to the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Tyler Anderson, 30, is described by U.S.…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stabbing in North Canton leads to manhunt, arrest of 30-year-old suspect

A man was arrested after a late-night stabbing sparked a manhunt in North Canton on Saturday, police said. Officers responded just before midnight to the 900 block of Pittsburg…

September 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Student charged after firearm threat delays Stark County school bus

A Perry Local Schools bus was delayed Friday afternoon after a student made a threatening statement about possessing a firearm, police said. The bus driver immediately pulled over…

September 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Ursuline High cancels football season amid sexual assault, hazing lawsuits

Ursuline High School has canceled the remainder of its 2025 football season as the program faces turmoil over allegations of sexual assault and hazing, the school announced…

September 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

President Trump: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is in custody, a claim that comes after days of confusion and…

September 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

'We are exhausting every lead’: Search continues for Charlie Kirk assassin

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday in what Utah’s governor declared a “political assassination” while speaking at Utah Valley University, sparking…

September 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller