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Stark County

Person dies after SUV hits tree, erupts into flames in North Canton

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1600 block of Elberts Ave. SW for reports of a vehicle fire in North Canton. When they arrived on scene at 3:03 a.m., they discovered a…

July 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former McKinley football coaches file defamation lawsuit against school board members, others

A lawsuit has been filed against many of the Canton City School Board of Education members, a former coach, an attorney and a player's parent. Former Canton McKinley head football…

July 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Victim found dead over weekend on Canton porch identified

The Canton Police are still investigating a fatal shooting Saturday morning. Police say they were dispatched to the 900 block of 3rd St. NW for reports of shots fired. When they…

July 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multiple shots fired, two arrested following incident at Alliance bar

Two people are behind bars after a large fight/shooting at a local establishment in Alliance early Sunday morning. Police were dispatched to Elks Lodge Sunday morning just after…

July 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville woman dies in Ravenna crash

A two-vehicle crash claimed two lives Sunday afternoon. Brittany Spohn, 36, of Ravenna, was driving east on Ohio 14 when she lost control of her vehicle. She crossed the center…

July 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance Police investigating late-night shooting at Elks Lodge

Members of the Alliance Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred at Elks Lodge on Ash St. late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, dispatched confirmed to…

July 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Local man identified in fatal motorcycle vs. car accident

A 58-year-old man died Saturday afternoon as a result of a two-vehicle accident. Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a crash at the intersection of SR 212 at…

July 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found shot to death on porch of Canton home

The Canton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday morning. According to Chief Jack Angelo, his department was dispatched to the 900 block of…

July 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Uhrichsville man captured by sheriff's office for hit-and-run accident; suspected drugs located

An anonymous call led to the arrest of 27-year-old Ryan Scott Albright Thursday evening wanted for fleeing the scene of an accident in Tuscarawas County. Albright was wanted on…

July 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County woman leads sheriff’s office on chase; K9 tracks suspect down in woods

A Carroll County woman was arrested by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office after a short pursuit Tuesday. Abigail Motz, 33, of Waynesburg Rd. was wanted for an active arrest…

July 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man accused of beating elderly man changes plea

A change of plea has come in a brutal Stark County case. Travonce Backie, the man accused of beating 85-year-old Ralph White so bad he nearly died, has changed his plea from not…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man dies in single-vehicle crash

A 33-year-old Alliance man died Wednesday evening after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in Perry Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The driver of the…

July 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton woman bakes cookies celebrating black hairstyles; raising awareness for hair discrimination

Quarantine was a time period for people to dive into a new hobby. For 28 year-old Sierra Lepley, that new hobby was baking. The Alliance native and Canton resident works as a…

July 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Man claims someone fired shots at his drone in Carroll County

An Akron man says his typical drone flight took an unexpected turn Monday evening when bullets began to fly into the sky. Zac Riter says he was flying his drone around rural…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Law enforcement searching for Tuscarawas County man wanted for hit-and-run accident

The Midvale Police Department is asking for your help locating a 27-year-old Uhrichsville man who was involved in a single-car accident Tuesday afternoon. Midvale police tell JMN…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local 13-year-old drowns at Ohio beach

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified a Canton area teen who drowned Monday in Lake Erie. Omarion Baker, 13, was swimming at Villa Angela Beach in Cleveland when he…

July 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man charged with vehicular homicide after crashing into motorcycle, killing rider; drugs, alcohol suspected

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that left one man dead and another man behind bars. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. Monday…

July 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested for April murder in Canton

The Canton Police have arrested a man in connection with an April murder. On April 27, 2021, police responded to the 600 block of Cleveland Ave. SW for reports of an unconscious…

July 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fast rain overwhelms sewer systems; emergency crews help with floods in Stark County

Emergency personnel are on scene of several locations in Stark County due to high waters caused by a fast and heavy downpour of rain Wednesday evening. The Belden Village Mall…

June 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

American Flags stolen from display along Faircrest Ave in Canton Township

Yes, people will steal just about anything. The Canton Township Road and Parks Department is asking for the return of stolen flags that were placed along Faircrest Ave in honor of…

June 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller