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Derek Chauvin sentenced for murder of George Floyd

396 days after George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer has received his fate. Chauvin, who was found guilty on three counts related to his death, was sentenced…

June 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Police arrest second suspect in murder of Devon Meredith

Thomas Humphrey, 48, was arrested by Canton Police Wednesday night in the murder of Devon Meredith. Humphrey was charged with Complicity to Commit Murder after police responded to…

June 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton City Schools fire three former assistant coaches from district jobs; former HC on unpaid suspension

The Canton City School Board voted unanimously to terminate three of the six former assistant McKinley football coaches from their district employment - separate from their…

June 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio House passes ban on transgender athletes in amended bill; heads back to Senate

In a controversial move Thursday evening, the Ohio House of Representatives made an amendment to a bill that would allow NCAA athletes to earn money from their name, image and…

June 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect in murder of Massillon man turns himself in; second suspect remains at large

One of the two suspects in the murder of 27-year-old Devon Meredith of Massillon has turned himself in, according to Canton Police Lt. Dennis Garren. Robert L. Torrence II, 29,…

June 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police searching for two suspects charged with murder of Massillon man at Canton home

The Canton Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for two men who they believe were involved in the murder of a Massillon man in a Canton home. Police are searching for…

June 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

911 call about assault leads police to find Canton man dead inside home

The Canton Police Department is investigating the death of a 27-year-old. Police were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of 6th St NW after a caller said a man had been…

June 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

State Fire Marshal investigating arson of Uniontown home

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested for assistance in an investigation Monday in Uniontown. The Uniontown Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire…

June 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Former Browns player Carl Nassib comes out as gay; becomes first active NFL player to announce he's gay

For the first time in NFL history, an active player in the league has come out as gay. Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, took to Instagram Monday evening to…

June 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Twp. Police identify victims in triple murder-suicide; two children dead

The Jackson Township Police Department has identified the deceased in Sunday’s suspected triple murder-suicide. Chief Mark Brink says when his department responded for a welfare…

June 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

19-year-old Strasburg man killed in overnight Motorcycle crash

A local man has died after crashing his motorcycle around 4 a.m. Monday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Angel Gonzalez Lopez was traveling west on Township Road 432…

June 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Four family members dead in Jackson Twp; police suspect triple murder-suicide

The Jackson Twp. Police department is currently investigating after four family members were found dead in the 6800 block of Salerno St, NW. Chief Mark Brink said his department…

June 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Portage County Sheriff's Office trying to evacuate crowd after reported shooting at large Juneteenth event

The Portage County Sheriff's Office is responding to a situation in Suffield Township at Wingfoot Lake Park where there have been reports of shots fired and firearms visible at a…

June 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Men injured in Friday night stabbing in Beach City; Tuscarawas County Sheriff investigating

A confusing chain of events led to one person being stabbed and another person behind bars Friday night in Beach City. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell says his department…

June 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Arrest made in Sunday’s Dragway 42 fatal shooting in Wayne County

JMN has learned an arrest has been made in the deadly shooting that left Luis Cuevas, 33, of Cleveland dead and others injured in the parking lot of a Wayne County dragway. As the…

June 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover grad Hunter Armstrong heading to Olympics in Men's 100 Backstroke

Tuscarawas County will be represented in Tokyo this summer at the Olympics. Hunter Armstrong, 20, a graduate of Dover High School, punched his ticket to the Olympics with a…

June 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Bear spotted in Salem; police, ODNR attempting to locate

The City of Salem Police have received multiple reports of a bear in the city limits. Police say the bear was spotted in the area of E. Sixth St. behind First Christian Church.…

June 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Woman attacks McDonald’s employees who denied request to ‘mix multiple slushy’ flavors in Ravenna; charged with assault

A Ravenna woman was arrested Monday after police say she assaulted an employee and manager at a local McDonald’s in Ravenna. Ravenna police tell JMN that Cherysse Cleveland, 44,…

June 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Video released in McKinley football pepperoni pizza incident, family seeking Hate Crime violation

The Canton City School District has released the video of the entire incident involving several coaches who allegedly forced a player to consume a pepperoni pizza against despite…

June 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s office investigating weekend homicide in Plain Township

One person is dead after officials with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to a shooting in the 700 block of West Common Street NE in Plain Township. The…

June 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller