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Suspected BMW thief captured by Summit County deputies in Green
GREEN, Ohio — The Summit County Sheriff's Office reports that a 28-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stealing a car and leading law enforcement on a chase from Uniontown into Green. According to a release, the Uniontown Police Department began a foot pursuit with a suspect accused of...
28-year-old Atwater man arrested Sunday in Green after car, gun theft
Summit County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 28-year-old Atwater man wanted for car theft and firearm theft Sunday evening, according to authorities. At about 6 p.m., the Uniontown Police Department began pursuing the suspect on foot for car theft when the chase led to the city of Green near Mayfair Road. Uniontown and other local authorities, including the Summit County Sheriff's office, were alerted to the suspect's presence by a local business owner, who reported the suspect had...
Judge seeks Ohio Supreme Court dismissal of sealed records complaint in Hudson case
The case involves an 18-year-old Hudson High School student who is facing several felony charges, including rape and kidnapping. The case was sealed by the judge after the defense attorney stated that the teen had been assaulted. A Summit County judge is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a...
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik seeks to reform city's police leadership with voluntary buyouts for deputy chief, captains, lieutenants
AKRON, Ohio — Seeking to reshape the leadership of the city's police department, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik on Monday proposed "voluntary separation packages" for higher-ups within the force. Specifically, the mayor asked City Council to approve a $400,000 buyout for Jesse Leeser, the city's remaining deputy police chief. The...
A targeted approach to violence prevention: Street teams launching in Akron this summer
What if Akron could cut down on violent crime by sending squads of uniquely qualified people to reach out in pockets of the city where it's most likely to occur?. The city will set out to do just that this summer with the launch of street teams made up of "credible messengers" on a mission to reduce gun violence by connecting with families.
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