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Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ Summit Co. suspect after shooting: Release
MUNROE FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - Munroe Falls Police are searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect after he allegedly shot at a car Wednesday evening. According to a release from police, the shooting happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday on the single digit block of Munroe Falls Ave. There...
Cuyahoga Falls man told police he'd kill himself in jail. 15 minutes later, he was dead
Sensitive subject warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis and needs help, you can call the Summit County crisis line at 330-434-9144 or call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Cuyahoga Falls...
Grand jury issues indictments in two Portage stabbings
A grand jury has indicted two teens in connection with stabbing incidents in late May in Portage County. Johnathan Glenn Walters, 19, of Ravenna and Alexis Nicole Davis, 18, both face charges of felony attempted murder and two counts of felony assault in unrelated cases. Walters also is charged with felony aggravated robbery; and Davis faces a misdemeanor count of domestic violence.
Auditor calls out Akron police supervisors for clearing recently fired officer: ‘Cultural and systemic issues’
Two months into the job, Akron’s new independent police auditor has identified cultural and systemic issues within the Akron Police Department that he said must be addressed to avoid further public distrust and constitutional violations. At Wednesday evening’s Citizens’ Police Oversight Board meeting, and in a report released Thursday,...
Akron father who drowned in Springfield Lake remembered as 'good man'
The drowning of a 44-year-old single father from Akron last weekend in Springfield Lake remains under investigation but appears to be a "tragic accident," the Springfield police chief said Friday. A memorial service for John Wisener, who drowned while fishing early Sunday morning, will take place 7:30 p.m. Friday evening...
Ohio man saved after clinging to tree branch in river
Video in player above shows another water rescue from this week in Champaign County. CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WDTN) — A man fell into the Cuyahoga River while fishing, prompting a water rescue. On May 24, Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department responded to a section of the Cuyahoga River for a water rescue. A man fell in […]
Firefighter injured, 2 displaced after Akron house fire
CLEVELAND — A firefighter was injured and two people were displaced after a house caught fire in Akron Friday morning, officials said. According to a news release from the Akron Fire Department, firefighters responded to a two-story house on Dietz Avenue just after 6 a.m. and found "heavy" fire and smoke conditions on the house's porch and first floor.
Man Who Tried To Poison Cats Ordered To Make Humane Society Donation
A Summit County man who tried to poison cats with suspected bowls of antifreeze at a Green mobile home park has learned his sentence. James Genovese is the manager of the Sandy Beach Trailer Park where some residents contacted police earlier this year after spotting the bowls of poison on the property.
Akron fire crews receive state award for life-saving emergency response in 2023
Crews from the Akron Fire Department were awarded last week with a prestigious EMS Star of Life Award for their emergency response that ultimately saved a man's life last year. The award recognizes an EMS agency for remarkable life-saving efforts and exceptional care performed during an emergency medical call, according...
Police cite teen with knife for disturbance in Riverside Park: Chagrin Falls Police Blotter
Police cited a Russell Township boy, 15, with juvenile charges May 24 and released him to his parents after a disturbance during Blossomtime at Riverside Park. While attending the festivities in the park, another boy told an officer in person that the teen had threatened him with a gun. After...
'I have loved every day of this job:' Akron detective known for cold case work retires
Akron Det. Jim Pasheilich, who is known for his work on new and unsolved murder cases, is retiring Friday. Pasheilich was with the department for 31 years and investigated more than 200 homicide cases. When Jim Pasheilich started in Akron’s detective bureau in 2001, he decided to take a fresh...
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