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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Stark County man arrested on attempted murder charge after allegedly trying to kill his wife’s unborn child

Friday afternoon, the US Marshals arrested Yousif Alhallaq MD on charges of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault at his place of business. Alhallaq is accused of…

March 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Louisville man reported missing found safe, family says

UPDATE: The family of Nickolas Hamilton says he has been found safe and in contact with family members. ORIGINAL STORY: The Stark County Sheriff's office is searching for a…

March 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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North Canton Police: Juvenile named suspect in Stark County school shooting threat

The City of North Canton Police Department identified a juvenile suspect responsible for a social media threat alleging they were going to shoot up Hoover High School. Police say…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Louisville teachers suffer side effects of COVID vaccine, school forced to close for recovery day

Students in the Louisville City School District will be home on Wednesday, March 10 as several staff members recover after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,…

March 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Body of missing Stark County nursing home resident found near Stark State College

Jackson Township Police have confirmed the body of Jane McClelland was discovered Sunday morning behind The Strip in Canton near Stark State College. McClelland, 64, was reported…

March 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Sandy Valley wrestlers shatter school record, send 7 to state tournament

Seven Sandy Valley wrestlers are heading to the state tournament, a new school record for the Cardinals. The previous record was four state qualifiers. Brandon Boggs, Brody Marks,…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Canton attempted murder suspect quarantined, court hearing rescheduled

The Thursday morning arraignment court hearing for Travonce Backie, the man accused of brutally beating an 85-year-old man, has been delayed due to quarantine. Backie is charged…

March 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Home abandoned on I-77 in Canton; ODOT plans to shutdown traffic to remove it Thursday morning

If you're traveling along I-77 near Route 800, you may notice something a little off. No, it's not a mobile office, it's a small house sitting in a construction zone. Ohio…

March 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Canton police name suspect in assault of 85-year-old; warrants filed against Canton man

Canton police have announced they are looking for 32-year-old Travonce R. Backie in connection to an assault that left 85-year-old Ralph White hospitalized. Warrants for Attempted…

March 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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85-year-old man assaulted in Canton after suspect crashes into his vehicle

WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT Canton police are investigating an assault after an 85-year-old man was beat so badly after a car accident, he was left…

March 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County Sheriff’s Office welcomes smartphone app for public transparency

Stark County Sheriff George Maier announced on Monday that his office has released a new smartphone application to “further serve the citizens of Stark County.” The goal of the…

March 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller