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Stark County

Woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Stark County, sheriff’s office says

CONTENT WARNING: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. A 46-year-old woman…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man fatally shot while sitting inside vehicle Monday morning

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday while sitting inside a vehicle on Ray Street, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Ray…

September 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Pedestrian killed in early-morning crash; speed, impairment suspected

A 35-year-old man was killed early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood, according to police. Akron…

September 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Canton officers avoid jail time after plea deals in Frank Tyson death

Two former Canton police officers initially charged with reckless homicide in connection with the 2024 death of Frank Tyson were sentenced Thursday after accepting plea agreements…

September 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Harrison County man sentenced to 24 years to life for fatal shooting

A Harrison County man has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a New Philadelphia man during a confrontation near his property in 2025. Mickey Green,…

September 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County officials warn impersonation scam could put victims’ homes at risk

A Stark County woman is warning others after she says a caller posing as a law enforcement officer knew her personal information and attempted to convince her to leave her home…

September 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

26-year-old suspect charged with murder, felonious assault after New Philadelphia fatal shooting

A 26-year-old man is now facing murder and felonious assault charges following a shooting in New Philadelphia that left a 42-year-old man dead. The suspect has been identified as…

September 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Driver accused of inhaling aerosol before crashing truck into Alliance home

A 31-year-old man faces three misdemeanor charges after police say he inhaled an aerosol product while driving, lost consciousness and crashed his pickup truck into an occupied…

September 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Death investigation underway after body found near water at Malvern campground

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning, Sept. 20, in or near a body of water at Pride Valley Campground in Carroll County. Officials confirmed…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man dies following shooting; murder charge pending against suspect

A 42-year-old New Philadelphia man has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon that police say stemmed from a physical altercation between two people who knew each other. New…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police identify 2 killed in Canton crash; video shows SUV traveling at high speed

Canton police have identified the two people killed in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Navarre Road SW that also sent two others, including a child, to the hospital.…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

2 killed, 2 hospitalized in Canton crash; witnesses describe speed, loud impact

Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Canton, according to the Canton Fire Department. Firefighters responded to…

September 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

One man shot, another apprehended following shooting in New Philadelphia

One man was shot and another was apprehended Sunday afternoon following a shooting in New Philadelphia that sent both individuals to the hospital. According to a news release from…

September 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury declines to indict woman charged in Canton double homicide, apartment fire

Criminal charges have been dismissed against a Canton woman accused of helping destroy evidence following the shooting deaths of two women inside an apartment that was set on fire…

September 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two 15-year-old boys injured in Akron shooting after crowd gathers to watch fight

Two 15-year-old boys were injured in a shooting Thursday evening after a large group of juveniles gathered to watch a fight, according to the Akron Police Department. Officers…

September 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused of slamming patron to ground, assaulting others at North Canton restaurant

A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a waitress and two patrons at the Winking Lizard in Washington Square Plaza. According to information…

September 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Dealership owner reveals new details about incident preceding deadly Alliance police shooting

The owner of an Alliance car dealership has provided new details about the confrontation that preceded Tuesday’s fatal officer-involved shooting, saying the incident involved a…

September 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man to walk free after grand jury declines to indict him in fatal July shooting

A Canton man who was charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in July will not face prosecution on that charge after a Stark County grand jury declined to indict…

September 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva girls golf captures third straight EBC championship, Beaumariage wins individual title

The Minerva High School girls golf team completed a perfect run through the Eastern Buckeye Conference on Wednesday, capturing its third consecutive EBC championship with a…

September 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘Take Me Home’: Stark County program helps police reunite missing loved ones with families

For families caring for a child with autism or an elderly loved one with dementia, the possibility of that person wandering away can be a constant source of worry. What happens if…

September 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller