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Local former police officers respond to Canton police body camera footage
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Canton Police Department released footage showing the death of 53-year-old Frank E. Tyson while he was in police custody. Two northwest Ohio former police officers reacted to the footage and shared their initial thoughts with WTOL 11, along with what they felt could have happened differently.
Law enforcement, public safety experts weigh in on Canton body camera video
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Canton Police Department shared body camera video with ABC 6 News, showing the arrest of 53-year-old Frank Tyson, who died in police custody earlier this month. ABC 6 spoke to both a law enforcement and public safety expert about the nearly 36-minute body camera...
Akron seeking resident feedback on second phase of Rubber City Heritage Trail
The Rubber City Heritage Trail is entering its second phase, and the city of Akron is seeking feedback on what it should look like. A public meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at The Well CDC, 647 E. Market St., where more detailed information about the project will be presented and public feedback collected.
Tallmadge Tire, police help veteran stranded with flat tire
TALLMADGE, Ohio (WOIO) - Tallmadge police shared a post Thursday regarding a veteran in need of some roadside assistance. Police say officers were dispatched to assist a disabled vehicle Thursday morning in the 200 block of West Avenue when they found a 73-year-old veteran and his 17-year-old dog. The veteran’s...
Jury finds convicted Akron rapist Derrick Fischer guilty in 2010 Barberton case
AKRON, Ohio — A Summit County jury found a convicted Akron rapist guilty of a 2010 Barberton rape. Derrick Fischer, 53, was found guilty on two counts of rape (F1.) The victim told jurors that Fischer beat, strangled and raped her at an after-hours party. Fischer was charged after...
See all homes sold in Solon, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Solon reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 6 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,440-square-foot home on Coachman Lane in Solon that sold for $341,650. 5840 Elm...
Community organization hosting conversation about ARPA funds and more at Robinson CLC
From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 9 at Robinson Community Learning Center, 1156 4th Ave., Yours and Mine Akron United Communities Civics Organization is hosting an event featuring Kyle Julien, Akron's planning director, and city finance director Steve Fricker. Topics of discussion include the allocation of American Rescue...
Portage-Geauga commissioners to meet
The Portage-Geauga Joint Board of Commissioners will convene a special meeting at 11:15 a.m. May 16 in the Portage County Board of Commissioners' office, on the 7th floor of the Portage County Administration Building, 449 S. Meridian St. in Ravenna. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business. Questions can be directed to the commissioners' office at 330-297-3600.
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