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Stark County

Child in serious condition after being hit by car while riding bicycle in Canton

A three-year-old is in serious condition after a being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon while riding their bike in the 300 Block Of Arlington Ave NW in Canton. Details remain…

April 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sandy Valley teacher charged with child rape

Jason M. Neading, 39, a Sandy Valley Middle School teacher, was arrested Friday night after a sex-related investigation. Neading, of East Sparta, was booked into the Stark County…

April 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Murder suspect arrested after police say he killed a waitress at a Canton Bob Evans during a domestic incident

A day full of searching has come to an end after a Friday morning murder at the Bob Evans on Lesh St SE near 62 in Canton. Canton police say Richard James Nelson, 54, was arrested…

April 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Waitress murdered at Bob Evans in Canton; gunman remains at large

Canton Police responded to the Bob Evans on Lesh St in Canton just before 10 am Friday morning for reports of a shooting. Police say that a man, now identified as Richard James…

April 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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