CRIME & SAFETY
Two dead, one a Mansfield woman, after five-vehicle crash on I-71 Wednesday night
BELLVILLE – The Mansfield post of the Highway Patrol is investigating a five-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday at 10:49 p.m. on Interstate 71 near in Perry Township. in Richland County, killing two people, including a Mansfield woman and a Fairlawn man in two separate vehicles. Shawna E. Smith, 60, of Mansfield, the...
Crash of two semitrailers leads to vehicle fires
MONTVILLE TWP. — A crash on Interstate 71 northbound involving two semitractor-trailors led to two vehicle fires on Wednesday evening, Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters said. At 5:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Medina Fire Department’s duty crew was dispatched for an emergency on I-71 N near the 214-mile marker. Once at the scene, the on-duty lieutenant reported two semitractors collided, resulting in both vehicles catching fire.
I-71 North reopens after fiery semi-truck crash in Montville
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - I-71 North in Medina County has reopened following a crash involving two semi-trucks. According to police, the crash happened at Mile Marker 214 between I-76 and State Route 18. There were minor injuries, according to police.
More than 400 grams of meth seized in Summit County raid
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County SWAT team and detectives with the New Franklin Police Department executed a search warrant at a home Wednesday morning, following a “lengthy” investigation. New Franklin police said the officers seized 410 grams of Methamphetamine, dozens of prescription pills, and over...
Medina, Medina Township and Montville Township police blotter for May 1
10:41 a.m. — Smith Road/Commerce Drive; an officer conducted a traffic stop that led to issuing a citation for expired plates. 11:44 a.m. — Lafayette Road/Spencer Lake Road; there was a motor vehicle crash with potential injuries reported. One driver was cited with assuring a clear distance. 12:13...
Brunswick, Brunswick Hills and Hinckley blotter for May 2
8:57 a.m. — 1400 block of Pearl Road; officers responded to Budget Vapes for a report of breaking and entering. The business owner said someone broke and climbed through a rear window. The person then broke the glass on the display case and stole $763 worth of products before climbing out.
South Side Neighborhood Watch
BARBERTON: Police were called to a Fifth Street Southeast home April 23 for a report of an argument. A woman at first told police that no one else was home and there was no argument. Officers found a man in the shower who is trespassed from the property. The man was found with a glass meth pipe and was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespassing.
Bath Township swears in new police sergeant
BATH — A large crowd of family, friends and fellow police officers from the Bath Police Department and several neighboring police departments filled the Bath trustees’ meeting room to witness the swearing-in of the Bath Police Department’s newest sergeant, Bill Alexander. Police Chief Vito Sinopoli recommended the...
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