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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

State News

Akron police investigating fatal hit-skip motorcycle accident

A 21-year-old is dead after a hit-skip motorcycle accident Sunday night in Akron. Akron police are investigating a deadly hit-skip accident that occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday…

April 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

State Patrol: Marlington High School student dies in Stark County crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting the death of a juvenile believed to be from Marlington High School. OSHP says the teenager was driving a 2011 Kia Optima when he was…

April 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Lerario doesn’t appear for arraignment, writes in not guilty plea

Sources tell JMN that Mario Lerario, the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run of Abby Vanest, did not show for his Friday morning arrangement but he did write in a not guilty plea the…

April 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

National News

Reports: Two Capitol officers injured, suspect shot after vehicle 'rams' officers

A suspect is in custody after a vehicle attempted to ram into a barrier, leaving two Capitol police officers and the suspect injured, according to a statement released by the…

April 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Arrest made in connection to hit-and-run motorcycle accident of Waynesburg couple

The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Jerome L. Starner, 39, of Coshocton, and Melannis L. Stevens, 45, of Newcomerstown in connection to a hit-and-run…

April 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Kensington man in custody following deadly shooting in Homeworth

A person is dead in Knox Township following a shooting early Monday morning around 2 a.m. Gary Joiner, of Kensington, has been taken into custody in connection to the fatal…

March 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Waynesburg couple left in critical condition after vehicle hits motorcycle, flees scene; Coshocton County Sheriff searching for suspect

Shawn Oneil, 57, of Waynesburg, and his wife Robin Oneil, 58, remain in the critical ICU after being hit while riding their motorcycle in Coshocton County. The Oneils were riding…

March 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Twp. police investigating shooting at Christie's strip club

The Jackson Township police department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Christie's Cabaret near Belden Village on Everhard Rd. The police department isn’t releasing…

March 28, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

US Marshals arrest man in December fatal hit-and-run of young woman in Jackson Twp

Jackson Twp. police have announced the arrest of Mario Donald Lerario in the December death of Abby Vanest, 23. Police say Lerario was driving over 95 MPH an hour when his vehicle…

March 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police investigating after 3-year-old dies after being shot in Columbiana County; possible accident

The Columbiana Police Department responded Saturday night to the 300 block of Quincy Ave. after reports of a child being shot. The child was treated at the scene and transported…

March 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man arrested after Sheriff’s Office finds 47 grams of suspected meth in home

A Canton man is in custody following a narcotics investigation. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office Metro Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 2100 block of…

March 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

5-year-old killed in Parma; father arrested in connection

In a statement, Parma police confirmed the homicide death of a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon. Limited details were released, but police say the incident occurred on the 4700…

March 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man who police say shot US Marshal in Canton was charged in 2016 killing of a Virginia teenager

A Virginia man who was allegedly involved in a shootout with US Marshals in Canton was convicted in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Virginia in 2017. Court records show…

March 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Five Buckeye Career Center students enlist to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces

The Buckeye Career Center is honoring the technical center's five 2021 seniors who have enlisted to join the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation this spring. Students who are…

March 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect who shot US Marshal in Canton identified; reported to be in stable condition after being struck by returned fire

A US Marshal agent was left injured Wednesday evening after a shootout with a suspect in Canton. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, agents were serving an arrest warrant on a…

March 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

US Marshal shot in Canton, suspect also shot

Officials have confirmed that a US Marshal was shot while serving an arrest warrant in the 1700 block of Regent Avenue in Canton. Canton police also say that the suspected shooter…

March 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller