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Several workers evacuated after Wadsworth business fire
WADSWORTH, Ohio (WOIO) - Several workers were evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at Goldsmith & Eggleton, a recycled rubber manufacturing company. The company is located in the 300 block of 1st St. Fire officials told 19 News six workers were in the building when the fire...
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...
Body of woman found in creek in Wayne County park
WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO) - According to Wooster Police, the body of a woman was found by people fishing in Little Applecreek located in Grosjean Park Sunday afternoon. Police said she was found in the area of the creek that is located behind 609 Freelander Road around 5 p.m. The Wayne...
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...
Police, coroner seek information about woman's body found at Wooster park Sunday
WOOSTER − The Wooster City Police Department is investigating the circumstances behind a body that was found Sunday at Grosjean Park. The victim was identified Wednesday as being Melanie Atherton, 26, according to the Wayne County Coroner's Office. "The case is still under investigation," said Chief Investigator Luke Reynolds...
Former Hudson mayor fights judge's decision to seal records for student charged with rape
A Summit County judge's order sealing the court records in a criminal case against a Hudson 18-year-old has been challenged in a suit filed this week with the Ohio Supreme Court. Former Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert filed a request Monday seeking an explanation for Judge Alison Breaux's decision to grant...
South Side Neighborhood Watch
BARBERTON: Police received a call May 6 about a man possibly overdosing in a vehicle. Officers located the man and he admitted to using narcotics. Syringes with a clear liquid were found in the vehicle and the man was charged with possession of drug abuse instruments. Officers were called to...
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 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...
Fired Akron officer waives his right to a mayor's hearing but will go to arbitration
Ryan Westlake, an Akron officer fired over two use-of-force incidents, waived his right to a mayor's hearing. Westlake, though, will take his termination to arbitration. Westlake has a troubled history that includes multiple disciplines and him being fired, then reinstated in 2021. An Akron officer who was recently fired following...
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