Memorial Day Shootings Erupt in Akron, Suspects in Custody

AKRON, OH – This past Memorial Day weekend was marked by a series of shootings in Akron. The Akron Police Department confirmed three separate incidents, one involving a teenager. The first incident…

June 1, 2023

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Illegal tire dumping suspect as Akron officials deal with cleanup of over 4,000 tires citywide

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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…

May 11, 2023

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Suspects Sought in Akron Drive-Thru Liquor Store Gun Theft

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AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department is seeking information regarding two male suspects involved in the recent theft of a pistol from the LA Cruise Thru located at 897 S Arlington…

May 9, 2023

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Suspect wanted for dumping in Akron

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AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department requests assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in an illegal tire-dumping incident on April 1st. According to police, the suspect rented a…

April 13, 2023

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Suspect wanted in weekend armed robbery at Akron Family Dollar

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AKRON, OH – Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar on South Arlington Street that occurred Saturday night. According to police, at around 8:30 pm, an employee reported seeing…

January 30, 2023

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‘Violence, Disorder And Disruption’: Akron Schoolteachers Prepare To Strike Over Student Behavior

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‘Violence, Disorder And Disruption’: Akron Schoolteachers Prepare To Strike Over Student Behavior Alexa Schwerha on December 29, 2022 Akron Public School teachers announced they would go on strike days after students are…

December 30, 2022

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Death of Pregnant Akron Woman

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AKRON, OH – The United States Marshal Service has captured and arrested Jeremiah Williams, 21, who was wanted by the Akron Police Department for the death of a pregnant woman in April…

September 24, 2022

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Eight Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine in Akron, Portage and Trumbull County Areas

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AKRON – First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that eight individuals were charged today in an 18-count superseding indictment with operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine throughout the…

September 22, 2022

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Akron Fugitive Skips Town During Trial for Shooting of 15-Year-Old, Sought by U.S. Marshals

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by Akron Police Department (PSA), Akron, Ohio –Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Tyler Duncan, 21. Duncan was wanted by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office…

August 18, 2022

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Man Ambushed by Gunman Hiding Behind Circle K Dumpsters in Akron

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AKRON, OH – A gunman hiding behind a dumpster at Circle K ambushed and shot a man six times on Saturday in Akron. According to police, on July 23, around 7:30 p.m.,…

July 27, 2022

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Shots Fired Into Crowd in Akron, 4-Year-Old Killed

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AKRON, OH- On July 8, a large group of people gathered in the parking lot of 767 Boulevard Street for a party. Later that night, three suspects rang out multiple shots into…

July 21, 2022

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55-Year-Old Found Shot, Dead in Parking Lot in Akron

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AKRON, OH – Police in Akron are searching for two suspects wanted for the murder of a 55-year-old man killed in a parking lot after getting involved into an altercation with the…

July 20, 2022

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Armed Career Criminal in Akron Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

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Ralph L. Millender, 47, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, to 15 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko after Millender pleaded guilty to being…

July 15, 2022

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Akron Man Charged with Dog Fighting, Drug Trafficking, and Illegal Possession of Firearms

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AKRON – First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Ronald Smith, 39, of Akron, was charged in a 22-count indictment with dog fighting, drug trafficking and illegal possession of a…

July 13, 2022

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Two Missing Teens Located Safe in Akron, Ohio

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Akron, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently began investigating the whereabouts of Makenzie Carson (15), a missing juvenile. Carson had been reported missing…

July 12, 2022

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Akron Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery, Carjacking and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

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Aaron J. Gaines, 39, of Akron, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, to 25 years in prison by U.S. District Judge James S. Gwin. Judge Gwin pronounced the sentence following Gaines’…

July 7, 2022

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Akron Police Seeking Armed Bank Robber

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AKRON, OH – A bank robbery suspect is wanted for a Saturday morning robbery at the Chase bank on South Arlington Street. According to police, the teller said the suspect entered the…

June 28, 2022

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Armed Robber Hits Akron Dollar Store and Walgreens Minutes Apart

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AKRON, OH – An armed robber robbed two Akron businesses at gunpoint within a 15-minute span, according to the Akron Police Department. Now, detectives need the public’s help identifying the male suspect…

June 17, 2022

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Akron Man Accused of Killing 1 Year Old Arrested by U.S. Marshals

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Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Latrell Wilson, 38. Wilson was wanted by the Akron Police Department for homicide. Members…

June 14, 2022

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Three Suspects Arrested by Akron Police and U.S. Marshals for Fatal Beating of Akron Teen

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Akron, OH – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Deshawn Stafford Jr., 20 yrs, Tyler Stafford, 19 yrs, and Donovon Jones, 21 yrs. The…

June 11, 2022

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