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Stark County

135 arrested in ‘Operation Next Door’ crackdown on human trafficking across Ohio

A statewide human trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 135 people seeking to buy sex – including from…

September 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Local 10-year-old shot in the face, police say

10-year-old boy was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being shot in the face in Akron, police said. According to Akron police, officers responded to the 400 block of Palmetto…

September 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton woman killed after being struck by two vehicles on Tuscarawas Street

A Canton woman died after being struck by two vehicles on Tuscarawas Street West Friday afternoon, according to police. Chief John Gabbard of the Canton Police Department said…

September 29, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man charged with arson after fire at abandoned building Thursday morning

An Alliance man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set fire to an abandoned city-owned building Thursday morning. Alliance police said officers were called at…

September 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian killed in crash on State Route 800 in Stark County

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday night in Stark County. The crash happened around 8:26 p.m.…

September 24, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Pro Football Hall of Fame breaks ground on $19M KeyBank Center

The Pro Football Hall of Fame broke ground Tuesday on its largest event space yet, the $19.3 million KeyBank Center, which is expected to open in time for Enshrinement Week 2027.…

September 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Family, dog escape Jackson Township house fire; garage destroyed

Four people and a dog escaped safely after a fire tore through the garage of a Jackson Township home early Tuesday morning, according to township fire officials. Crews were called…

September 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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State News

32-year-old woman shot by another woman during road rage incident in Akron

A 32-year-old woman was shot during a road rage incident in Akron on Saturday afternoon, police said. Officers responded around 3:59 p.m. to the 600 block of Moreley Avenue after…

September 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Streetsboro schools closed after report of man with gun; police searching

Streetsboro schools were closed Monday after a city employee reported seeing a man carrying what appeared to be a long gun along a roadway. Police said the sighting happened…

September 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County woman, 45, killed in single-vehicle crash

A 45-year-old Alliance woman was killed Sunday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Stark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 6:19 p.m. on…

September 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Carrollton Schools treasurer pleads guilty to theft, record tampering

A former treasurer for Carrollton Exempted Village Schools has admitted to stealing more than $27,000 from the district and falsifying documents to conceal the misconduct. Amy…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance residents push back on proposed supportive housing project

Tensions boiled over Wednesday night as more than 40 residents packed into the Alliance Planning Commission meeting to oppose ICAN Housing’s proposed nine-unit development behind…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Crime

Police: Jackson Township woman abducted at knifepoint, suspect arrested

A Jackson Township man is facing multiple charges after police said he abducted a 31-year-old woman at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Officers were called to 6880 Sunset Strip…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township police searching for woman allegedly abducted at knifepoint

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman police say was forced into a vehicle at knifepoint Wednesday evening. Police identified the victim as 31-year-old…

September 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Wanted sex offender dies by suicide during warrant attempt in Canton

A wanted sex offender died by suicide Tuesday after U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant at a home in Canton, authorities told Jordan Miller News. Canton police said the…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva man dies several days after crashing into a tree

A 64-year-old Minerva man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Mahoning County last week. Michael S. Winn was driving a silver 2002 Ford Ranger north on…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man hospitalized after Monday night shooting in Canton

A 35-year-old Massillon man was hospitalized after being shot during an altercation in Canton Monday evening, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around…

September 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton man facing new animal sex crime charges after prior conviction

An East Canton man with a prior conviction for bestiality has been arrested again on new animal sex crime charges, according to court records. Police allege that 29-year-old…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County pastor charged after 14-year-old boy dies falling from church van

A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a church van in Canton, and the pastor who was driving has been criminally charged, authorities said. Malachi I. Nichols-Williams…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police: Homeless man fatally shot in tent, suspect charged with murder

A homeless man was shot and killed inside his tent behind a Canton business, authorities said. Police responded Sept. 10 to the 1300 block of Wernet Court SW, behind Renner’s…

September 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller