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 Charged with Dog Fighting, Drug Trafficking, and Illegal Possession of Firearms
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…
Two Missing Teens Located Safe in Akron, Ohio
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…
Akron Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery, Carjacking and Illegal Possession of a Firearm
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’…
Akron Police Seeking Armed Bank Robber
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…
Armed Robber Hits Akron Dollar Store and Walgreens Minutes Apart
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…
Akron Man Accused of Killing 1 Year Old Arrested by U.S. Marshals
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…
Three Suspects Arrested by Akron Police and U.S. Marshals for Fatal Beating of Akron Teen
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…
Akron Woman Gets 3-9 Years in Prison for Meth-Induced Fatal Crash
BUFFALO, NY – On Friday, 39-year-old Jessica A. Novak of Akron was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison for causing a fatal crash while high on methamphetamines, according to Erie…
Masked Men Rob U.S. Bank in Akron
Akron, OH – Police are searching for two masked men who robbed the U.S. Bank on South Canton Road. Police say the men entered the bank and passed a note demanding money…
Fugitive Father and Son Wanted for Killing Akron 15-Year-Old Arrested in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH – A father and son on the run for the murder of a 15-year-old in Akron were tracked down by U.S. Marshals in Cleveland. D’Lawrence Scott, 19, and Lawrence Scott…
Father and Son Wanted in Connection to Death of Akron Juvenile Arrested in Cleveland
Cleveland, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested D’Lawrence Scott, 19, and Lawrence Scott Jr., 56. D’Lawrence Scott was wanted for aggravated…
Akron Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Intent to Traffic More Than 8 Kilograms of Methamphetamine
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Gus Tell Jr., 56, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced on May 19, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi to 15 years in prison…
2 Juveniles Missing From Akron Recovered in Miami, Florida
Akron, OH – Earlier today members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami, Florida recovered two missing juveniles from Akron, Ohio. On May 3, 2022, the Summit County Juvenile Court ordered two…
Couple Broke into Akron Home then Tried to Cash Checks at Bank with Stolen Car
AKRON, OH – A couple is being sought by police after committing a home burglary on March 3rd and trying to cash forged checks they stole from their victim. According to police,…
U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Capture of Woman Wanted for Murder in Akron
AKRON, OH – The U.S. Marshals are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Leslie Lopez, a fugitive wanted for the murder of an Akron man on his…
Akron Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts on Friday, April 15, 2022, against Defendant Joe L. Fletcher III, 33, of Akron, Ohio, following a five-day…
Puerto Rico Murder Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Akron
Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested wanted fugitive, Luis Joan Diaz-Rojas. Diaz-Rojas, 41, was wanted by the Puerto Rico Police Department for homicide.…
Akron Police Say Food Truck Shed Stolen From Driveway
AKRON, OH – Police in Akron say a food truck shed was stolen from a driveway that included thousands of dollars worth of restaurant equipment. “On April 6, 2022, unknown suspect(s) stole…
Akron Police Seeking to Identify “Cat” Burglar
AKRON, OH – A suspect who was seen removing catalytic converters from vehicles inside an employee parking lot at Oriana House on 885 East Buchtel Avenue fled the scene of the crime…
Akron Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Distribute Fentanyl Pills Labeled as Oxycodone
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Thomas Anthony Walker, Jr., 36, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson to more…