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Emergency Incidents
Shoplifting suspects leave Walmart in black van
Theft Report
S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a Walmart near Arlington Road. Two people were reportedly seen scanning items and then leaving in a black van, possibly a Honda Odyssey, and drove away. Officers checked nearby cameras but were unable to locate the vehicle or obtain a license plate.
High-speed pursuit through Akron ends with shots fired
Traffic
S Main St, Akron, OH 44311
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers pursued a vehicle through Akron, reporting speeds of 60–70 mph and a red-light violation. The route included Grant Street and South Main Street near Miller Avenue. Radio updates reported shots fired near South Main Street and Interstate 76, followed by officers providing first aid.
Teen refuses to go to school at Sunny Acres home
Domestic Dispute
Sunnyacres Rd, Akron, OH 44321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible juvenile family disturbance at a home on Sunny Acres Drive, where a juvenile female reportedly refused to go to school and was in her bedroom.
Unruly juvenile refusing to go to school at residence
Other Incidents
Sunnyacres Rd, Akron, OH 44321
As discussed during the dispatch call, report of an unruly juvenile female refusing to go to school; she is currently in her bedroom at a residence near Sunny Acres Drive.
High-speed pursuit through Akron neighborhoods
Traffic
Wilbur Ave & Stanton Ave, Akron, OH 44301
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and dispatchers report a vehicle pursuit through multiple streets near Stanton and Wilbur, with the driver allegedly attempting to strike a police cruiser and driving through grass while traveling at high speed.
High speed vehicle chase near Archwood and Main
Traffic
S Main St & Archwood Ave, Akron, OH 44301
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a high speed vehicle chase near Archwood Avenue and Main Street, possibly moving toward routes 13 and 15 and Nottawa, with all operators advised to proceed with caution.
Traffic stop finds temporary tag not attached
Traffic
I-76, Akron, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-76 involving a temporary tag on a 2021 Toyota, and the driver was confirmed as the owner. Separately, fire crews were dispatched to a business on Curtis Boulevard after an automated message requesting help, with no contact made with any person.
Police pursue vehicle near Eastwood and Route 91
Traffic
OH-91 & Eastwood Ave, Akron, OH 44305
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a pursuit of a Volvo after an initial traffic stop, with the vehicle traveling westbound on Eastwood near Route 91 after exiting I-76 East. Additional units were requested to assist in the area.
Passenger harasses riders and refuses to exit bus
Disturbance
E Market St, Akron, OH 44308
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator reported a disruptive passenger on a city bus near Haven who was refusing to exit and talking to other riders. The passenger was described by clothing and a backpack but was not reported as threatening anyone. Transit police were asked to check the bus, and the passenger eventually got off, after which police were told to disregard.
81-year-old man with leg pain at Giant Eagle store
Medical Emergency
E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44312
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel respond to a possible medical issue involving an 81-year-old man with leg pain at a grocery store on East Waterloo Road, reportedly at the front counter.
Person reported sick at Giant Eagle on East Waterloo Rd
Medical Emergency
E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44312
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a store near East Waterloo Road for a possible sick person.
Two-car crash in lot of GetGo gas station
Traffic
Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible two-vehicle crash at a gas station parking lot, with both vehicles pulled into the lot and another unit requested to assist.
Road closure at Edgewood and Euclid in Akron
Road Closure
Euclid Ave & Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure near Edgewood Avenue and Euclid Avenue, creating a traffic hazard that may affect transit operations.
Mattress blocking street on Clifford Avenue
Traffic
Clifford Ave, Akron, OH 44306
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a mattress in the street near Clifford Avenue in Akron, with a possible medical response requested.
Person sleeping on sidewalk outside Cold Stone
Suspicious Person
Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported suspicious person near Medina Road, where a homeless man was reportedly sleeping on the sidewalk with multiple sleeping bags for at least an hour.
Teen leaves home after refusing to go to school
Missing Person
Sunnyacres Rd, Akron, OH 44321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible unruly juvenile incident near Sunny Acres Drive, where a 15-year-old girl reportedly refused to go to school and then ran down the street. The caller did not know where she went.
Commercial fire alarm at Quality Inn in Akron
Fire
S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a hotel near South Arlington Road in Akron.
Metal debris blocking road near Circle K
Traffic
S Arlington St, Akron, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible road hazard near the corner of Wilbur and Arlington by a Circle K, where a piece of metal tubing or similar debris was lying in the roadway.
West Exchange Street closed between Gill and Ramsey
Road Closure
W Exchange St, Akron, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure on West Exchange between Gill and Ramsey, with units discussing a delay and an alternate route via Berk.
West Exchange Street closed for road repair in Akron
Road Closure
Delia Ave & W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44302
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews reported a road hazard and closed westbound traffic on West Exchange Street near Delia in Akron while fixing a hole. Eastbound traffic remained open, and drivers were directed to use Portage Path for access.
