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Tuscarawas County

Newcomerstown man injured after high-speed chase ends in rollover crash

A 28-year-old Newcomerstown man was injured late Thursday night after a high-speed pursuit ended in a rollover crash, according to Detective Captain Adam Fisher of the Tuscarawas…

December 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

‘Unsupervised juveniles’ prompt early closure of Summit Mall the day after Christmas

Summit Mall closed 30 minutes ahead of schedule Thursday evening due to a rise in disorderly behavior involving unsupervised juveniles, according to the Fairlawn Police…

December 26, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Appeals court overturns conviction of former Mount Union student Sydney Powell in mother’s murder

Sydney Powell, convicted of murdering her mother, Brenda Powell, in early 2020, may face a new trial after appellate judges overturned her conviction. The decision raises…

December 26, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police searching for Stark County woman missing since Dec. 2

Police are searching for Chara Medlock, a 32-year-old mother who has been missing since earlier this month. Medlock was last seen on Dec. 3, according to Canton police. Her family…

December 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found dead at Perry Township apartment, suspect identified

Perry Township police have identified a suspect in connection with the death of a 57-year-old man found deceased earlier this year at the White Oaks Apartment Complex in…

December 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Intoxicated Stark Co. woman arrested after shooting husband, police say

A 35-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting early Sunday morning on Canton’s northeast side, police said. Chief John Gabbard reported that officers responded…

December 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Canton officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting of Zachary Fornash

A Canton police officer who fatally shot Zachary Fornash outside an apartment complex last year acted within department policy and will not face disciplinary action, the Canton…

December 19, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Driver located in fatal Tuscarawas County crash involving semi on I-77; case under review

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified the driver of a red hit-skip semi-tractor trailer involved in a fatal crash that led to the death of a Bolivar man. With assistance…

December 19, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man arrested in deadly Summit County hit-and-run

Authorities have arrested a Parma man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of an elderly woman in Summit County on Tuesday night. Joseph Zolnowski, 35,…

December 19, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Alleged attack on woman in Massillon parking lot was Fabricated

An alleged parking lot assault reported by a woman outside a Massillon store has been determined to be unfounded, according to the Massillon Police Department. Officers took a…

December 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Juveniles lead troopers on pursuit in stolen car before crashing in Stark County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-car crash that occurred late Saturday during a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in the city’s northwest side. The…

December 16, 2024 · Jordan Miller

National News

Three dead, several injured in shooting at Wisconsin Christian school

(It was originally reported that five people were dead. That information was inaccurately reported by the Madison Police Department. The story has been corrected to reflect that…

December 16, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man killed in Stark County domestic shooting identified as local 35-year-old

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Meyers Lake area Thursday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old…

December 13, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s office investigates fatal domestic-related shooting in Meyers Lake area

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Meyers Lake area Thursday evening. Sheriff George Maier confirmed to Jordan Miller News…

December 12, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Larry Gardner sworn in as Minerva Police Chief

Larry Gardner was sworn in as the new chief of the Minerva Police Department during a ceremony Tuesday evening, the department announced. Gardner, who previously served as deputy…

December 11, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover Police investigating assault, attempted robbery at Speedway

The Dover Police Department is investigating an assault and attempted robbery that occurred Monday evening at a Speedway gas station. Officers responded to the incident at…

December 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Man arrested on aggravated arson charges after apartment fire in Alliance hospitalizes two

A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson following a fire that displaced 18 people and caused extensive damage to a multi-family apartment building in Alliance…

December 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot in Trilogy Plastics parking lot in Alliance; suspect arrested

A man was arrested Monday night following a shooting in the parking lot of a business on W. Main Street, according to authorities. Keyairis D. Thompson was taken into custody at a…

December 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

8-year-old boy dies after accidental shooting in local home

An 8-year-old boy died Monday evening after what investigators believe was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a home on Evergreen Avenue in Akron. Police responded…

December 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two injured, dog killed in Stark County shooting; suspect in custody

A man and a teenage girl were injured in a shooting late Thursday night in Canton, according to police. Chief John Gabbard stated that officers responded to a 911 call at 10:20…

December 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller