Akron, Ohio – The city of Akron has been dealing with the problem of illegal tire dumping throughout its streets, with an estimated 4,000 scrap tires abandoned in different locations.
City officials have made significant progress in addressing the issue, as they have already removed over 2,000 tires in the first quarter of this year.
The scrap tire dumps have been found on various properties, including commercial, public, and vacant residential areas. One of the largest tire dumps was discovered on Brown Street, containing more than 200 tires.
According to Ohio law, both illegally transporting and dumping scrap tires are considered felonies, and authorities are taking the matter seriously.
Police are searching for one alleged tire dumper.
Nathaniel A. Harris, an Akron resident, is currently under indictment in Summit County for four counts of illegally transporting scrap tires and three counts of illegally dumping scrap tires.
Harris has an additional warrant out for his arrest for another incident of illegally transporting scrap tires and an open dumping warrant from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. Police advise citizens not to rent vehicles for Harris or allow him to use their vehicles for moving, as he is not a valid driver and may use the vehicles to engage in illegal activities.
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Harris, who is 29 years old, approximately 6’3” and 225 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about Harris’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2181.
The Akron Police Department encourages all residents to report any instances of illegal dumping, and citizens can do so by contacting the Akron Police Department.