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Road rage incident on I-77 leads to arrest of Canton man
A road rage incident on Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of a Canton man after he allegedly brandished a handgun during an altercation on Interstate 77. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a road rage incident in the southbound lanes of I-77 near Green. The victim reported that the suspect repeatedly cut her off and displayed a handgun.
Louisville High School student in Akron Children's Hospital with serious injuries
LOUISVILLE − The family of Louisville High School student Brandon Pittman is asking for continued prayers as he recovers in Akron Children's Hospital from serious injuries sustained in a car crash. Brandon was in a single-car collision at 10 a.m. June 4 on Georgetown Road, according to his older sister, Breanna. ...
Meyers Lake search ends after report of potential missing swimmer turns up nothing
MEYERS LAKE ‒ No one was found Thursday after more than 20 firefighters and rescue personnel scoured the southwest end of Meyers Lake in response to a report about a possible swimmer in distress. Canton Township Fire Chief Christopher Smith said a homeowner in the area reporting seeing a person possibly go below...
A Louisville teen is left fighting at Akron Children’s Hospital after car crash
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Louisville teen was hospitalized after a car crash that occurred on June 4, 2024. Brandon Pittman, 17, was life-flighted to Akron Children’s Hospital after the accident. When doctors first responded to the teen, they were told his injuries had been so severe, he might not survive.
Northeast Ohio 12-year-old shot in ATV accident: Sheriff
HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 12-year-old Northeast Ohio boy was hospitalized Tuesday night following an accidental shooting, according to investigators. Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly says the boy suffered an accidental gunshot wound while transporting a .22 caliber bolt-action rifle on a 4-wheeler. Zimmerly says the rifle fell off...
East Sparta fire chief pays court costs for crash in fire truck
CANTON ‒ The chief of the East Sparta Fire Department has paid $171 in court costs for a red light citation issued in connection with a collision between a fire truck and a tractor-trailer. Canton Municipal Court Judge Mary Falvey imposed the punishment on Arnold "Arnie" Adams on Friday, after he entered a no-contest plea and was found guilty. He also received two points on his driver's license. ...
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