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…
Akron Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Led to Overdose Death
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Quentin D. Watson, 35, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Pamela A. Barker to 30 years…
Akron Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron, Ohio man who helped lead a multi-state drug conspiracy was sentenced today to 20 years in federal prison. According to court documents, George Devonte Langford, 29,…
Two dead after SWAT team fires at armed man inside home during domestic call in Akron
AKRON, OH – At approximately 2:43 this morning, patrol officers responded to multiple 911 calls about a male with a gun at a residence in the 500 block of Ritchie Avenue. According…
Thirteen charged for Fentanyl distribution during Akron anti-drug operation
By Akron Police Department AKRON, Ohio – Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment charging 13 individuals as part of a drug…
Thirteen in Akron Charged with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment charging 13 individuals as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to distribute approximately…
Akron Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Ring
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron man who participated in a multi-state methamphetamine conspiracy was sentenced today to ten years in federal prison. Dennis Deire Mosely, Jr., 35, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
Akron Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from Older Victim
An Akron woman was sentenced to 54 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to stealing from and aggravated identity theft of an older individual. Gina Palmer, 40, of Akron, Ohio, was…
Akron woman pleads guilty to manslaughter for crash that killed Clarence woman
BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 38-year-old Jessica A. Novak of Akron pleaded guilty yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of…
$20K win on Some Like It Hot scratch-off sold in Akron
AKRON, OHIO – Joyce Newsom of Akron is enjoying some welcomed sunshine on this cold January day after winning a $20,000 prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $2 scratch-off, Some Like it Hot. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/$2-Games/Some-Like-It-Hot-1 Joyce…
Thieves in Akron stole an entire bridge, now police are searching for the bridgenappers
AKRON, OH – Police in Akron are searching for thieves who literally stole an entire bridge. According to police, the pictured 58’ long, 10’ wide, & 6’ high bridge was formerly installed…
Akron Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Selling Fentanyl that Led to Fatal Overdose
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Jurmaine A. Jeffries, 32, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced on Nov. 30, 2021, by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr to 20 years in prison. In April…
Akron Man Found Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl that Led to Fatal Overdose
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that on Monday, November 15, 2021, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Defendant Quentin D. Watson, 35, of Akron, Ohio, following a week-long trial…
Akron Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Distribution of Carfentanil That Caused Death
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Ellis J. Wilson, 27, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced today by Judge Dan Aaron Polster to 20 years in prison after Wilson pleaded guilty to…
Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron, Ohio man who helped lead a multi-state drug conspiracy entered a guilty plea today in federal court. George Devonte Langford, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute…
$50,000 Pick 5 prize sold in Akron
AKRON, OHIO – A winning Pick 5 wager turned into a nice windfall for Jerry Ellis of Akron. He matched all five numbers drawn to win $50,000 in the Oct. 24 evening drawing. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/DrawGames/Pick-5 Jerry purchased…
Akron Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Illegal Possession of Meth, 14 Firearms and Stolen Police Body Armor
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that on Friday, October 29, 2021, Judge Christopher A. Boyko sentenced Justin D. Martin, 34, of Akron, Ohio, to 23 years imprisonment after a jury…
Akron Man Sentenced to Four Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute 10,000 THC Vape Cartridges and Illegal Firearms Charges
Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Gage Predojev, 23, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced today by Judge James S. Gwin to 50 months imprisonment after Predojev pleaded guilty in June…
Akron Woman wins $20,000 on Moneybag Multiplier
AKRON, OH – Jenna Perce of Akron won $20,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, Moneybag Multiplier. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, Perce will receive $14,400. She purchased her winning ticket at Circle K #5617 located at 2610…
Akron Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison today for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy. According to court documents, Tionte Lavon Blanchard, 25, previously…
Summit County sheriff’s K-9 passes
Akron, OH – Anna, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever who worked the drug sniffing beat at the Akron-Canton Airport has passed away. “We lost one of our own today. K-9 Deputy Anna passed…
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