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Stark County

East Canton police chief defends traffic cameras amid criticism, misinformation

East Canton Police Chief Chris Hartlaub is defending the village’s use of traffic enforcement cameras, saying the devices were installed in response to persistent speeding…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant resigns amid felony child endangerment case, following OVI conviction

Alliance Police Sgt. Ethan Griffith has resigned from the department amid a pending felony child endangerment case and after being convicted in connection with a separate off-duty…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police respond after video shows officer handcuffing juvenile during search for wanted suspect

Canton police are responding after a home security video posted to social media late Monday night showed an officer directing a juvenile to the ground on a front porch and placing…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fourth person arrested in connection with Canton double homicide investigation

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the deaths of two women who were found shot and severely burned inside a Canton apartment earlier this…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Aggravated murder suspect arrested after brief foot pursuit in New Philadelphia

A man wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of two women found inside a burned Canton apartment was arrested Wednesday afternoon in New Philadelphia following a brief foot…

August 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘Citizens of Canton Deserved Better’: Police union criticizes prosecutor after officers take plea deals

The Canton Police Patrolmen’s Association is criticizing the Stark County Prosecutor’s Office following plea agreements reached by two Canton police officers charged in connection…

August 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three wanted in connection with double homicide of women found after Canton apartment fire

Three people are wanted in connection with the deaths of two women found severely burned inside a Canton apartment Sunday, a case police are now investigating as a double…

August 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

New details emerge in deaths of two missing women found after Canton apartment fire

Canton police continue to investigate the deaths of two women found severely burned inside a Skyline Terrace apartment Sunday morning, as a missing person report provides…

August 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police officers take plea deals in Frank Tyson case, agree to resign

Two Canton police officers charged in connection with the 2024 death of Frank Tyson accepted plea agreements Monday just as their trial was set to begin with jury selection.…

August 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police continue investigating deaths of two women found during apartment fire

Canton police continue to investigate the deaths of two women found severely burned inside a Skyline Terrace apartment Sunday morning, as additional details emerge about the days…

August 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two women dead after Canton apartment fire; police investigating wounds unrelated to fire

Two women died Sunday after they were found severely burned inside a Canton apartment, and police say both appeared to have suffered wounds unrelated to the fire. Canton police…

August 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two men charged with aggravated arson, breaking and entering in Canton explosion

Two men who were seriously injured in last week’s house explosion on Bonnot Place NE have now been formally charged in connection with the blast that destroyed a home and damaged…

August 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect wanted in Medina road rage shooting arrested in Jackson Township

A 26-year-old man wanted in connection with a road rage shooting in Medina County was arrested Tuesday evening in Jackson Township, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The…

August 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Names released of two men injured in Canton explosion; investigators say charges possible

Canton fire officials have identified the two men who were seriously injured in last week’s devastating explosion at a vacant home on Bonnot Place NE as investigators continue…

August 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two women injured, three children unharmed in Canton shooting

wo women were injured and three children escaped unharmed after gunfire tore through a duplex on Hazlett Avenue NW Monday night, according to a Canton police report. Officers were…

August 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police to strictly enforce juvenile curfew during Hall of Fame festivities

The Canton Police Department is reminding residents and visitors that the city’s juvenile curfew ordinances will be strictly enforced throughout Pro Football Hall of Fame…

August 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: East Canton man arrested after allegedly firing gun during dispute over firecrackers

An East Canton man is facing an aggravated menacing charge after police say he allegedly brandished a firearm and fired a single round into the ground during a neighborhood…

July 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant moved to unpaid leave following felony child endangerment charge

The Alliance Police Department has changed Sgt. Ethan Griffith’s employment status from paid administrative leave to unpaid administrative leave following his arrest this week on…

July 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man indicted in death of his 91-year-old bedridden mother

A Jackson Township man has been indicted by a Stark County grand jury in connection with the death of his bedridden mother, who investigators allege died from hypothermia and…

July 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Endangered missing Canton man last seen walking toward Jackson Township Market

Canton police are asking for the public’s help in locating an endangered missing 80-year-old man who has not been seen since Saturday afternoon. According to the Canton Police…

July 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller