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Stark County

A year after Ryan Godbey's disappearance, a mother's search remains unfinished

One year after Ryan "JJ" Godbey disappeared, their mother still wakes up each day hoping for the same thing. Not a court hearing. Not another arrest. Not even another headline.…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, nonprofit indicted in alleged theft of charitable donations

A Stark County man and the nonprofit organization he founded have been indicted on allegations they stole approximately $375,000 in charitable donations over a three-year period,…

June 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigating shooting that injured two men in Stark County

Two men were injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Canton Township, according to a Canton Police Department investigative report. Officers were dispatched around 9:33 p.m. June…

June 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says state should end the death penalty

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that he now believes the state should eliminate the death penalty, marking a significant shift from a position he once championed as a…

June 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County woman, 38, charged with murder after fatal shooting at apartment complex

A Canton woman has been charged with murder after a man died following an early-morning shooting Sunday at a northeast Canton apartment complex, police said. According to the…

June 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County 18-year-old charged with murder in Cuyahoga Falls shooting

An 18-year-old Canton man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting Friday afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:15…

June 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Juveniles arrested after shots fired near local school,police say

Two juveniles were arrested and firearms were recovered following a shots-fired incident near Lane Field that left a teenage girl injured, according to police. Officers responded…

June 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant charged following off-duty arrest

An Alliance police sergeant is facing criminal charges after authorities say he was involved in a crash and subsequent foot pursuit in Mahoning County earlier this month. Sgt.…

June 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing Alliance man still sought; police continue following leads

Authorities continue searching for a 20-year-old Alliance man who has been missing for nearly a week, while investigators pursue reported sightings and other leads across the…

June 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal investigation leads to arrest of Stark County volunteer assistant fire chief

A Washington Township volunteer assistant fire chief has been suspended following his arrest in a federal investigation involving allegations of child sexual abuse material.…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Armed standoff ends peacefully after hours-long incident in East Canton

A man was taken into custody Saturday night following an hours-long armed standoff in East Canton that prompted evacuations and the activation of the Alliance SWAT Team. Officers…

May 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies days after hit-skip crash involving good samaritans moving a tree

A 79-year-old Navarre man has died from injuries sustained in a hit-skip crash that seriously injured three pedestrians in Bethlehem Township earlier this week, according to an…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron Police investigating fatal morning shooting on Kenmore Boulevard

Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Kenmore Boulevard. Police said officers responded around 10:01 a.m. May 27…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

21-year-old man arrested after alleged threat prompts lockdown at Perry Township business

A 21-year-old Canton man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly making an in-person threat to “shoot up” a Perry Township plasma donation center, prompting a lockdown and a…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man in critical condition after hit-skip crash injures three helping move downed tree

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-skip crash in Bethlehem Township that left three people injured, including one man in critical condition, after a vehicle…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Second murder suspect identified in deadly Canton apartment shooting

A second suspect has been identified in connection with the fatal shooting of a Canton man earlier this week, and police have obtained a murder warrant for his arrest, authorities…

May 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man wanted in fatal Canton apartment shooting

UPDATE: The suspect has been arrested. A 51-year-old Canton man died after being shot inside an apartment on the city’s southeast side Sunday night, and police are searching for a…

May 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nine arrested in Stark County human trafficking sting as part of statewide operation

Nine men were arrested in Stark County as part of a statewide human trafficking enforcement operation targeting individuals seeking to buy sex, authorities announced Thursday. The…

May 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘Someone shot my baby’: Teen wounded in Canton shooting; investigation ongoing

Note: JMN did edit this article to correct the address. It was initially reported that police were dispatched to 24th St NE, because that is what police provided in the police…

May 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

DNA match leads to arrest in 2016 Jackson Township home invasion stabbing case

A 38-year-old Canton man has been charged in connection with a 2016 home invasion and stabbing in Jackson Township after investigators said a DNA match linked him to the crime…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller