Crime

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Stark County

Police: Two women who escaped Stark County correctional facility remain at large

Two women who escaped from a Stark County correctional facility Monday evening are believed to remain at large Tuesday morning, according to a Canton police spokesperson. Lt.…

October 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron Police identify person of interest, recover vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

Akron police have identified a person of interest and recovered the vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 38-year-old man last month.…

October 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Governor DeWine’s expedited pardon project surpasses 300 pardons in Ohio

More than 300 people have now received pardons through Gov. Mike DeWine’s expedited pardon initiative, according to the governor’s office. DeWine announced Tuesday that he has…

October 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

18-year-old pleads guilty in crash that killed off-duty Ohio police officer

An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with a 2025 crash that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and seriously injured another officer, according to the Ohio…

October 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Shoplifting suspect arrested after police pursuit ends with crash into Perry Township home

A shoplifting investigation led to a police pursuit that ended when a vehicle crashed into a Perry Township home Sunday afternoon, according to police. Perry Township police said…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Investigation underway after two women die in Tuscarawas County

Two women died after they were found unresponsive between two vehicles Saturday night in Tuscarawas County, authorities said. Deputies with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Retired Green Middle School teacher arrested on rape, sexual battery charges involving students

A former Green Middle School teacher has been arrested after a Summit County grand jury indicted him on multiple rape and sexual battery charges stemming from allegations…

October 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Stark County man arrested on seventh OVI offense, Highway Patrol says

A Canton man with six prior OVI convictions was arrested early Sunday after an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper stopped him for allegedly disregarding a stop sign, authorities…

September 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Stark County, sheriff’s office says

CONTENT WARNING: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. A 46-year-old woman…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man fatally shot while sitting inside vehicle Monday morning

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday while sitting inside a vehicle on Ray Street, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Ray…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Canton officers avoid jail time after plea deals in Frank Tyson death

Two former Canton police officers initially charged with reckless homicide in connection with the 2024 death of Frank Tyson were sentenced Thursday after accepting plea agreements…

September 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Harrison County man sentenced to 24 years to life for fatal shooting

A Harrison County man has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a New Philadelphia man during a confrontation near his property in 2025. Mickey Green,…

September 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County officials warn impersonation scam could put victims’ homes at risk

A Stark County woman is warning others after she says a caller posing as a law enforcement officer knew her personal information and attempted to convince her to leave her home…

September 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

26-year-old suspect charged with murder, felonious assault after New Philadelphia fatal shooting

A 26-year-old man is now facing murder and felonious assault charges following a shooting in New Philadelphia that left a 42-year-old man dead. The suspect has been identified as…

September 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Death investigation underway after body found near water at Malvern campground

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning, Sept. 20, in or near a body of water at Pride Valley Campground in Carroll County. Officials confirmed…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man dies following shooting; murder charge pending against suspect

A 42-year-old New Philadelphia man has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon that police say stemmed from a physical altercation between two people who knew each other. New…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

One man shot, another apprehended following shooting in New Philadelphia

One man was shot and another was apprehended Sunday afternoon following a shooting in New Philadelphia that sent both individuals to the hospital. According to a news release from…

September 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury declines to indict woman charged in Canton double homicide, apartment fire

Criminal charges have been dismissed against a Canton woman accused of helping destroy evidence following the shooting deaths of two women inside an apartment that was set on fire…

September 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two 15-year-old boys injured in Akron shooting after crowd gathers to watch fight

Two 15-year-old boys were injured in a shooting Thursday evening after a large group of juveniles gathered to watch a fight, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers…

September 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of slamming patron to ground, assaulting others at North Canton restaurant

A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a waitress and two patrons at the Winking Lizard in Washington Square Plaza. According to information…

September 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller