Local News

Page 127 of 131

Stark County

Nelson pleads not guilty in Bob Evans fatal shooting

Richard Nelson, the 54-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting at Bob Evans Friday morning, pled not guilty to an aggravated murder charge Tuesday morning. Nelson is accused of…

April 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect dies nearly three weeks after shootout with US Marshals in Canton

The US Marshal have confirmed to JMN that Aaron Pierre Thomas, 33, died last week while being treated at an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds from a March 24 incident.…

April 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bob Evans murder suspect 'unavailable' for Monday morning court arraignment, rescheduled for Tuesday

Richard Nelson, the 54-year-old accused of fatally shooting and killing Rebecca Rogers, 38, inside a Bob Evans Friday morning, was 'unavailable' to appear for his scheduled court…

April 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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

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

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

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

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

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