Crime

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Stark County

Man arrested in connection with suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park bridge

A man has been arrested and charged following a suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park in the early morning hours of March 25. According to the Perry Township Police Department,…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. bar shooting leaves 75-year-old man dead; suspect charged with murder

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night at a bar in Canton Township. Deputies responded to the Old Landmark Tavern,…

March 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township man arrested after 3-hour standoff, hostage situation

A Jackson Township man is behind bars after allegedly holding a victim hostage during a domestic incident Thursday night, prompting a three-hour standoff with police. Officers…

March 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover man sentenced to 15 years to life for child rape

A Dover man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to raping a 6-year-old child. Brandon Lynch, 27, entered a guilty plea to one count of rape,…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton emergency calls temporarily routed to Stark County Sheriff’s dispatch

Emergency calls in Canton are temporarily being handled by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center as the city works to resolve an issue with its phone system, officials…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in Robertsville on felonious assault warrant; officials dispel standoff rumors

Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in executing an arrest warrant Tuesday in the 11000 block of Lincoln Street E., according to…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Skeletal remains identified as missing Michigan man after 23 years

More than 23 years after skeletal remains were discovered in Stark County, authorities have identified the man as Anthony Bernard Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. The breakthrough was…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon teen charged after school restroom fight involving knife

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with felonious assault in juvenile court following a fight inside a restroom at Massillon Washington High School that left another student…

March 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Strasburg standoff ends peacefully after man holds 3-year-old daughter hostage, per Sheriff

A six-hour standoff between law enforcement and a man barricaded inside a Strasburg apartment with his 3-year-old daughter ended peacefully Monday night, according to officials.…

March 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille in Canton, suspect at large

A man was shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille on Fulton Road NW late Sunday night before re-entering the bar, where emergency responders found him injured, according to Canton…

March 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Human remains and hundreds of animals—both dead and alive—removed from Canton home

Authorities have removed what are believed to be human bones, along with hundreds of live and deceased animals, from a Canton home described as being in "deplorable conditions."…

March 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Columbiana County man sent to prison for fatal OVI crash that killed a local man

A Columbiana County man was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal crash that killed a Malvern man last year. Dakota Kincaid, 27, admitted to…

March 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia teen arrested for alleged school threat on social media; charges are possible

A 15-year-old student at New Philadelphia High School was taken into custody Sunday morning after authorities were alerted to a potential school violence threat posted on social…

March 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspicious death under investigation in Salem; man arrested after fleeing the scene

Authorities in Perry Township are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman after officers responded to a medical emergency Sunday evening. According to the Perry Township…

March 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police arrest man accused of posing as Amazon delivery driver in Alliance armed robbery

A Chardon man accused of posing as an Amazon delivery driver to gain access to a home and commit armed robbery in Alliance has been arrested, police said. Steven S. Dackiewicz,…

February 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man indicted for attempted murder in bicycle crash

A Tuscarawas County grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old man on attempted murder and felonious assault charges months after authorities say he intentionally struck a cyclist with…

February 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man indicted on felony charges, accused of hanging dog

A 28-year-old Canton man has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including cruelty to companion animals, after allegedly hanging his dog and attempting to set fire to his…

February 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County pastor accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing minor

A Stark County pastor is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual abuse, after allegedly taking a 14-year-old girl against her will and engaging in sexual contact…

February 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

National News

Misunderstanding at Muskingum University leads to shelter-in-place order

A shelter-in-place order at Muskingum University on Monday evening stemmed from a misunderstanding that was overheard during dinner, according to Muskingum County Sheriff Matt…

February 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Newcomerstown to retain police department despite staffing challenges

Village officials have decided to keep the local police department despite recent staffing shortages, including the resignation of the police chief. Newcomerstown leaders had…

February 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller