Crime
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Carroll County
Carrollton schools treasurer indicted for felony theft in office, tampering with records
The treasurer of Carrollton Exempted Village School District has been indicted by a Carroll County grand jury on felony charges of theft in office and tampering with records.…
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Stark County
Ohio man accused of having sex with his dog in Stark County
A 25-year-old Northwest Ohio man has been arrested in Stark County after authorities allege he engaged in repeated sex acts with his dog over a six-week period earlier this year.…
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Stark County
Skeletal remains found in Akron identified as missing Stark County man
Human skeletal remains discovered near a homeless encampment in Akron last week have been identified as those of a 22-year-old Canton man. According to the Summit County Medical…
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Stark County
Uber driver shoots passenger during ride in Stark County, police investigating
A 68-year-old Mogadore man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by an Uber driver during an early morning altercation in Uniontown, according to…
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Stark County
Stark County deputy shoots, kills two aggressive dogs during call in Canton
A Stark County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed two dogs Sunday afternoon after they reportedly charged at him while he was responding to a call about aggressive animals. The…
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Stark County
Student arrested after loaded gun found in backpack at Lake Middle/High School
A 17-year-old student at Lake Middle/High School was arrested Wednesday afternoon after deputies found a loaded handgun in his backpack, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s…
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Stark County
Woman accused of attacking 11-year-old at Canton park, telling mother she hopes child dies
A Canton woman is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges after allegedly attacking an 11-year-old girl and telling the child’s mother she hoped the girl would die.…
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Stark County
Police respond to Perry Local’s Southway after student brings ammo to school; mentions gun
A student at Southway Intermediate School brought a magazine containing ammunition to school on Wednesday and allegedly implied they had a firearm in their backpack, according to…
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Tuscarawas County
Former New Philadelphia assistant band director accused of sending explicit photos to student
Editor’s note: The article originally stated that the investigation began in 2023 but it has since been corrected to 2024. A former assistant band director at New Philadelphia…
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State News
Summit County man accused of cutting tails off kittens, arrested in Green
A Summit County man is facing felony charges after authorities say he mutilated several newborn kittens and threw their severed tails at a woman during a disturbing encounter on…
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Stark County
Stark County man killed in Barberton shooting; suspect charged with murder
A Canton man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what police say was a domestic dispute in Barberton. Barberton police responded to reports of gunfire around 1:24 a.m.…
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State News
Police investigating shooting at Akron bar that killed 35-year-old man
An investigation is underway following the shooting death of a 35-year-old man early Sunday morning at a bar in Akron. Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 4…
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Stark County
Teacher hospitalized after alleged hammer attack by inmate at Indian River facility
A teacher at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility was hospitalized Tuesday after reportedly being attacked by an inmate wielding a hammer, according to the union…
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Stark County
11 y.o Stark Co. boy arrested on felony charges for false shooting, bomb threats at Stark Library
An 11-year-old Canton boy is in custody after police say he made a series of false emergency calls, including a bomb threat and a report of a shooting, targeting the Stark County…
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Stark County
All Stark Library branches closed Wednesday, for the 3rd day, following threats at main library
All Stark Library locations were closed Wednesday following a series of threats earlier in the week that prompted evacuations and early closures at the downtown Canton branch. The…
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Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County man charged with his ninth OVI following traffic stop
A Newcomerstown man with a history of impaired driving has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence, marking his ninth such offense, according to the Ohio…
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State News
Tuscarawas County man on life support after weekend shooting; suspect identified, arrested
A Tuscarawas County man is on life support following a shooting Saturday evening in Harrison County, authorities said. According to a press release from the Harrison County…
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State News
Toddler hospitalized after apparent accidental shooting in Akron
A 2-year-old boy is undergoing surgery after being shot in the abdomen Wednesday afternoon in what authorities believe may have been an accidental shooting. Akron police responded…
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State News
Suspect in Wooster officer-involved shooting hospitalized after pursuit
A suspect is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting and multi-agency vehicle pursuit that began Wednesday afternoon in Wooster. According to a press release…
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Stark County
Salem man accused of trying to open car doors at Mount Union, leads police on foot chase
A Salem man is facing multiple charges after police say he attempted to open car doors on the University of Mount Union campus and then fled from officers. Noah Bainbridge, 26,…
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