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Carroll County

Carroll County man found 'incompetent to stand trial' in arson-murder case; ordered to behavior facility for treatment

Arlen Atkinson, a Carroll County man accused of setting his housemate on fire which resulted in his death, has been found incompetent to stand trial after a competency hearing…

April 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect’s trial in Abby Vanest’s death set for May

The suspect accused of hitting 23-year-old Abby Vanest’s vehicle and killing her will face trial in May. Stark County Common Pleas Judge Chyrssa Harnett scheduled Mario Lerario’s…

April 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder

Jason McDermitt was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday afternoon. McDermitt was convicted on April 8 for the shooting death of Morgan Fox. He was found guilty on…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire department: Man dead after boat capsized in Jackson Twp. pond

The Jackson Twp. Fire Department confirmed to JMN that a man is dead after his boat capsized in a pond on Wednesday morning. Chief Timothy G. Berczik said that an 'elderly man'…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Former officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright's death

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop will face criminal charges in his death, according to authorities. Potter,…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Veteran officer who shot and killed man during Minnesota traffic stop resigns; police chief also steps down

A Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop Sunday in Minnesota has resigned in addition to the city's police chief. Kim Potter, a 26-year…

April 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

FDA recommends pause in the use of J&J vaccine after reported blood clots

The United States will reportedly pause the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine "out of an abundance of caution." The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tweeted the news…

April 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

State Patrol identifies the victim of Monday's fatal crash on SR 800 as Minerva man

A Minerva man is dead after a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on State Route 800 in Fairfield Township (Tuscarawas County). The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the…

April 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Officials investigating fatal accident in Tuscarawas County

Dispatch with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to JMN that the New Philadelphia post is currently investigating a fatal accident at the intersection of State Route 212 and…

April 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Multiple people shot at Tennessee high school

Police are reporting multiple victims have been shot, including an officer, at a Knoxville, Tennessee High School. The city's police department sent a tweet Monday afternoon,…

April 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Stow police officer hospitalized after hit-and-run; police searching for vehicle

Stow Police are searching for a vehicle they say hit a police officer and fled the scene. Police say an officer was attempting a traffic stop when the vehicle in question fled…

April 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Amber Alert canceled, boys reunited with mother in Jackson Twp., according to police

Update (7:20 p.m. April 9, 2021): The Amber Alert has been canceled and the boys are now back with their mother, Jackson Twp. police confirm. An Amber Alert was issued but later…

April 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva man charged for allegedly shooting shotgun into father's home on Easter

The Carroll County Grand Jury indicted Matthew Mayle, 45, of Lumen Rd, Minerva, on one count of Improperly Discharging a Firearm at or into a Habitation with a Firearm…

April 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Columbiana County crash kills two, including Carrollton man

Two men are dead following a fatal car crash that occurred Wednesday on State Route 30 near State Route 172. According to the Lisbon Post of the State Highway Patrol, a tow truck…

April 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

No...Ohio's mask mandate has not been lifted

Many people on social media are confused about the Ohio Department of Health's newly issued health order. Yes there is a new health order; no, it doesn't remove the current mask…

April 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found guilty in 2020 North Canton murder

Thursday afternoon, Jason McDermitt was found fuilty on charges of Aggravated Murder and Firearm Specification and Menancing by Stalking after shooting and killing Morgan Fox, 29,…

April 8, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Teen killed, other injured in Akron drive-by shooting

A 17-year-old is dead and another is injured after a shooting that took place in the 900 block of Neptune Ave around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to Akron Police. APD said when…

April 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Mother of killed New Philly man offering reward for info leading to the arrest of other suspects

The mother of Gaven Carlisle, the 22-year-old who was shot to death in New Phildelphia on March 5, is offering a reward for the arrest of two other alleged suspects connected to…

April 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio's 'Stand Your Ground' defense law now in effect as of Tuesday

Ohioans now are protected by the “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law which took effect Tuesday. The new law removes the “duty to retreat,” which means now to claim self-defense,…

April 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron police officer resigns amid use of force investigation

The Akron Police Department announced the resignation of one of their own who was being investigated for their use of force. In a press release, the department stated that APD…

April 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller