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Stark County

Stark County deputies arrest 49-year-old son accused of stabbing parents in Canton Township

A Canton Township man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he stabbed both of his parents during a violent attack at a home on Carnwise Street SE. Deputies with the Stark…

December 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County man killed in single-vehicle crash after driving off road

A Newcomerstown man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Oxford Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s New Philadelphia Post. Troopers said…

December 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect in Ryan “JJ” Godbey murder dies by suicide in Stark County Jail

The Stark County man accused of killing 26-year-old Ryan “JJ” Godbey died by suicide Wednesday morning inside the Stark County Jail, ending a high-profile homicide case that was…

December 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton man, 29, killed in early morning crash

A 29-year-old man from East Canton died early Dec. 3 after his pickup truck crashed on Interstate 70 in Guernsey County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Cambridge…

December 3, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pets killed in Jackson Township apartment fire that displaces residents

A Saturday afternoon fire left multiple pets dead and several residents temporarily displaced after flames tore through a two-story apartment building in the 4600 block of…

November 30, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Man in custody after firing at deputies during Harrison County standoff

A man who opened fire on deputies serving a search warrant in rural Harrison County was taken into custody without injuries after an hours-long standoff, according to the Harrison…

November 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Suspicious death of local 35-year-old man under investigation in Columbiana County

Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a 35-year-old Columbiana County man found Sunday afternoon. The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office was called to a home in…

November 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton man, 53, killed in single-vehicle crash on Route 524

A Carrollton man was killed Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Carroll County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around…

November 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Officials to release new details Friday morning in deadly Bath Township Airbnb shooting

Authorities will hold a press conference Friday to provide new information on a deadly shooting at an Airbnb rental home earlier this month that left an 18-year-old man dead and…

November 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton teen sentenced to life for deadly shooting during vape deal

A Canton teenager has been ordered to spend at least 24 years in prison after a jury found him responsible for killing a young father during a vape cartridge deal. Stark County…

November 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly couple found dead in Stark County home in apparent murder-suicide

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of an elderly couple after an 82-year-old woman and her 84-year-old husband were found dead in their Plain Township…

November 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Crash blocks two lanes on I-77S, causing near standstill traffic in Stark County

UPDATE: Traffic is flowing again on I-77. Traffic on Interstate 77 southbound is moving at a near standstill this evening after a crash blocked two lanes just beyond Portage…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover woman, 69, killed while walking after being struck by a van on North Wooster Ave

A 69-year-old Dover woman died Monday evening after she was struck by a van while walking along North Wooster Avenue, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

More than 70 shots fired at Canton banquet hall; bullet nearly hits person inside home

More than 70 shots were fired outside a Canton banquet hall Monday night during a celebration of life event, striking multiple vehicles and homes, according to police. Officers…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County woman killed after being struck by a van while walking

A 69-year-old Dover woman died Monday evening after she was struck by a van while walking along North Wooster Avenue, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two buildings set for demolition after early-morning Canton fire

A vacant commercial building on 3rd Street NE was heavily damaged in an early-morning fire Monday, according to the Canton Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:36 a.m.…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

15-year-old boy charged with murder after deadly shooting of 14-year-old girl in Ohio

A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, and a 15-year-old boy is now facing criminal charges, authorities said. Twinsburg police responded shortly before 1 p.m.…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

U.S. Marshals arrest Akron firearms-theft suspect in New Philadelphia

An 18-year-old Summit County man wanted in connection with the theft of firearms was taken into custody late Friday morning in New Philadelphia, according to the U.S. Marshals…

November 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Tuscarawas County

Wrong-way driver, 88, cited after crash on U.S. 250 in New Philadelphia

An 88-year-old New Philadelphia man was cited after authorities say he drove the wrong direction on U.S. Route 250 and later crashed into another vehicle. The Ohio State Highway…

November 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron police officer shoots armed, intoxicated man during fight call

An Akron police officer shot an armed, intoxicated man Tuesday night after responding to a reported fight in the 2700 block of Albrecht Avenue, according to the Akron Police…

November 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller