Armed man shot by Akron cop after pointing gun at crowd

Gun-wielding man shot by Akron officer after allegedly pointing weapon at crowd AKRON, OH — An intoxicated man reportedly armed with a gun was shot by a police officer Tuesday night after…

Akron murder suspect busted walking on Atlanta highway with gun

Akron murder suspect caught walking along Atlanta highway with gun in reach Akron, OH — A man wanted for a deadly October shooting in Akron was arrested Tuesday after U.S. Marshals found…

Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riders in Akron streets

Akron, OH – A coordinated weekend operation targeting illegal dirt bike and ATV riders led to multiple arrests after police said stunt riders turned city streets into danger zones. Authorities said the…

Akron couple honored for helping police capture hit-skip driver

Akron, OH – The Akron Police Department has presented Willie and Liz Hawkins with the Citizen’s Award for their quick and courageous actions that helped police apprehend a hit-skip driver who crashed…

Fugitive on the run after shooting woman nine times in Akron

AKRON, OH – A wanted fugitive is being sought by law enforcement after authorities say he opened fire on his girlfriend, shooting at her more than nine times. Jerad Tatum II, 35,…

Timothy Whitthorne arrested after fatal shooting in Akron

Timothy Whitthorne arrested after fatal shooting AKRON, OH - Timothy Whitthorne, 33, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday afternoon. The Akron Police Department had…

Powerball frenzy pays off with $50K win in Akron

Akron woman wins $50K Powerball prize after buying ticket for climbing jackpot AKRON, OH – A Fairlawn convenience store stop turned into a $50,000 win for an Akron resident who typically plays…

Argument at gas pump ends with shots fired in Akron

Akron, OH – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of opening fire after an argument over a gas pump earlier this summer. The incident happened July…

Akron police seek help identifying person of interest in July 7 shooting

AKRON, OH – Investigators are still working to identify a person of interest linked to a shooting at Mason CLC on Monday, July 7. Police released information urging the public to help…

Gunfire erupts during attempted break-in in Akron as suspects return hours later

AKRON, Ohio — Gunfire broke out early Sunday morning during an attempted home break-in on the city’s west side, with multiple shootings reported over several hours, Akron Police said. Officers responded around…

Manhunt underway for fugitive wanted for murder in Akron

AKRON, Ohio — Authorities are searching for Damario McCall, 41, who is wanted in connection with the July 5 shooting death of Ar’mon Covington at a BP gas station on Grant Street,…

Three Busted in Killing of Akron 15-Year-Old

AKRON, Ohio — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javion Fort, Akron Police announced Wednesday. An operation coordinated with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task…

Akron firefighters rescue trapped baby goose from storm sewer

AKRON, Ohio – A baby goose was rescued from a storm sewer Tuesday afternoon after a concerned citizen flagged down an Akron police officer for help, the department announced on social media.…

Akron cops hunt knife-wielding suspect in deadly dispute

AKRON, Ohio — Police have identified 56-year-old Rosue Pierce as the suspect in the stabbing death of Narlon Portis, who was killed during a dispute over the weekend. Detectives say Pierce stabbed…

$20 ticket in Akron turns into a six-figure payday for very lucky player

Akron, OH — A lucky Akron resident has won $150,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 100X scratch-off, lottery officials confirmed Wednesday. The winning $20 ticket was purchased at Short Stop,…

Akron man wins $1 million on scratch-off

Akron, OH — An Ohio Lottery player from Akron is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million top prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off ticket, officials announced Monday. The winner,…

Armed duo robs Akron PNC Bank in broad daylight; suspects at large

AKRON, OH — Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a PNC Bank at gunpoint Monday afternoon, making off with cash after threatening both a security guard and a bank teller,…

Akron lottery player lands $20K on VIP Millions ticket

AKRON, OH — A lucky Ohio Lottery player scored a $20,000 prize after purchasing a VIP Millions scratch-off ticket in Akron, lottery officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket was sold at Circle…

Akron police arrest man, seize drugs and stolen firearm in Kenmore raid

AKRON, O.H. — A 30-year-old man was arrested following an ongoing investigation into drug and criminal activity in a Kenmore neighborhood, the Akron Police Department announced. On Wednesday morning, officers from the…

Lucky numbers land Akron player $25k Pick 5 payday

AKRON, OH – A lottery player in Akron won $25,834 after matching the winning numbers in the February 19 evening Pick 5 drawing. The winning numbers were 9-0-0-1-9. The ticket was purchased…

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