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Akron police arrest 2 teens in connection with shooting of 15-year-old girl
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two 17-year-old boys are under arrest in connection with the shooting of a 15-year-old girl at Joy Park earlier this month. Akron police said the victim was shot several times around 6 p.m. on May 2. Officers administered first aid, before EMS transported her to a...
Akron Walgreens robbed in the morning, suspect returns for his keys
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron officers are looking for the suspect in a Walgreens robbery that happened Wednesday morning. Police say they responded around 9:50 a.m. to the Walgreens in the 100 block of South Arlington Street regarding a robbery. The employee told police the suspect held him at knifepoint...
Portage County deputies search for missing 75-year-old who drove away from home
PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 75-year-old man who is missing. Deputies say Wayne Schaefer drove away from his home around 1 a.m. Thursday on Brown Street in Ravenna. He is believed to be driving...
Akron apartment ransacked, stolen from with resident home
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are investigating a Wednesday night home invasion. Police say they responded to the 1000 bock of Ericsson Avenue around 7:30 p.m. for a call about a home invasion. The victim told police that two armed men entered her apartment and demanded money while ransacking...
Akron police can no longer chase vehicles for equipment violations. What you need to know
Akron police can no longer chase vehicles solely for equipment violations like having no taillights or cracked windows. Acting Police Chief Brian Harding and Capt. Michael Miller presented the new policy changes to the Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board Wednesday evening and answered questions from the board. ...
Akron police investigating racist flyer delivered to resident
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Akron police are investigating a racist flyer delivered to a resident, officials said. A 49-year-old woman who lives in the 1400 block of Fawler Avenue filed a police report Monday morning after finding the flyer on her doorstep, according to police. She told officers the message...
Bond Set For Man Charged In Massillon Movie Theater Killing
Bond has been set at a million dollars for a man accused in a deadly shooting this past weekend at a Massillon movie theater. Police called to the Regal Massillon on Cherry Road Northwest and found 27-year-old Daron Davis dead in the lobby. A woman who reports say was also...
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