Crime

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State News

Amber Alert issued for missing 7-Year-Old Jefferson County girl

UPDATE: The girl has been found safe. An Amber Alert has been issued for 7-year-old Oaklynn Alexander, who was last seen in Empire, Ohio. Authorities are urging the public to…

November 11, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sean Goe found guilty of murder, other charges in Raychel Sheridan death

A Stark County jury has found Sean Goe guilty of murder and several other charges in the death of his girlfriend, Raychel Sheridan. The verdict was delivered Friday after a…

November 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance Police seek help locating missing woman

Police are asking the public for assistance in locating Vernisha Hawkins, 42, of Alliance, who was reported missing by her family early Sunday. Hawkins was last seen in Alliance…

November 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Eric Weisburn defeats incumbent George Maier in Stark County Sheriff race

Stark County voters have elected a new sheriff, unseating longtime Sheriff George Maier in favor of retired lieutenant Eric Weisburn, according to unofficial election results.…

November 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton cops in Frank Tyson case post bond as dozens of police fill courtroom to support defendants

A Stark County judge set bond at $25,000 each Monday for two Canton police officers facing charges of reckless homicide in connection with the April death of Frank Tyson, who died…

November 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two Canton Police Officers charged with Reckless Homicide in the death of Frank Tyson

Two Canton Police officers were charged Friday with reckless homicide in connection with the April death of Frank E. Tyson, 53, who died in police custody after repeatedly telling…

November 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance Police: Man charged with Attempted Murder after stabbing woman in neck with scissors

An Alliance man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, following an alleged attack of a woman, whom he is accused of stabbing with scissors. Police responded to a…

October 28, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Dennison man leads police on high-speed pursuit through Tuscarawas, Stark Counties

A high-speed police pursuit spanning two counties ended with the arrest of a Dennison man after he crashed a stolen truck near New Philadelphia on Thursday, according to New…

October 25, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Details: Attempted robber dead after shooting in Canton

A man who attempted to rob two women in Canton was fatally shot Tuesday night, police said. The suspect, identified as Rajhion Davis, was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital after…

October 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton drive-by shooting kills 18-year-old, injures another; victim identified

A shooting on Oct. 22 left one person dead and two injured, according to Canton Police Chief John Gabbard. Officers responded to a 911 call at 8:19 p.m. in the area of 10th Street…

October 23, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police: Local Lyft driver facing kidnapping charges after speeding off with child

A 52-year-old Lyft driver in Akron was arrested Friday on kidnapping charges after an altercation with a rider led to him driving off with the rider's child in the back seat,…

October 21, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office investigates two fatal animal shooting incidents

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents in which animals were shot in the county over the weekend. On Oct. 19, deputies responded to a…

October 21, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

North Canton woman indicted on felony charges for allegedly stealing high school booster funds

A North Canton woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges, accused of embezzling funds from a high school basketball booster club over several years. Billie Jo Boyajian,…

October 21, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Jayland Walker's family to receive more than $4 million in settlement with City of Akron

The family of Jayland Walker has reached a $4.85 million settlement with the City of Akron, according to a joint statement released on Monday by the Walker family and city…

October 21, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in alleged Canton bank robbery attempt; facing kidnapping charges

A 27-year-old Canton man was arrested Thursday following an alleged robbery attempt at a Chase Bank on the city's northwest side. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said officers…

October 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Man arrested in Stark County after trying to lure 4-year-old into his car

A 41-year-old Indiana man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly attempting to lure a 4-year-old boy into his vehicle in Jackson Township. Police responded to a report of a…

October 16, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect uses stolen forklift to steal North Canton ATM

The North Canton Police Department is investigating a theft involving the use of a stolen forklift to steal an ATM early Tuesday morning. At 4:03 a.m., police received a report…

October 15, 2024 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

State News

Man ditches car with 11-year-old inside during pursuit

A traffic stop turned into a pursuit on Monday evening, leading to the arrest of two individuals in Brimfield. Around 9 p.m., Brimfield Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle…

October 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Judge grants local man convicted of sex crimes early release from prison

Former Sandy Valley School District teacher Jason Neading has been granted early release from prison following his third judicial release hearing. Stark County Judge Chryssa…

October 9, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sheriff: Man injured in accidental Bolivar shooting

A 50-year-old man was injured in an accidental shooting in Bolivar Tuesday night while attempting to remove a laser from a firearm, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s…

October 9, 2024 · Jordan Miller