A new report shows the number of murders went down slightly in the city of Akron in 2024 compared to 2023. Data from the Akron Police Department reveals there were 25 murder victims in 2024, compared to 26 the year before. It’s still a sharp decline from recent years, with 43 murders in 2022 and…
Thankfully the Browns season has finally come to an end. They have so many things to try to figure out and fix in the offseason, it’s ridiculous. The team ended up getting the #2 pick in the April Draft and so that means they could take a quarterback there. But with this team you never…
Smash and Grab in Akron
Akron police are investigating a smash and grab break-in that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the GetGo gas station in the 400 block of East Waterloo Road. When police arrived, they observed that the front door glass shattered. Preliminary information suggests that an unknown suspect or suspects forced entry into the closed business and swiped…
Pedestrian crash
The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on New Year’s Eve around 6:15pm on US 30 in Osnaburg Township, in Stark County. The patrol says 39 year old Kerri Bucher, of Louisville, was driving a vehicle on US 30 eastbound when she struck…
Mall fight
An investigation is underway following a fight at Belden Village Mall. On December 27th, at approximately 6:30pm, Jackson Twp., police responded to the mall for a fight in progress. Officers determined that a verbal dispute took place which led to a physical fight. Police say the incident involved a number of adults and does not…
Fatal crash
Jackson Township police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon just after 1pm in the 5400 block of Portage Street Northwest. Authorities say, 34 year old Angel Burlingame, was driving westbound when she went left of center and struck an Eastbound Dodge Ram, driven by a 47 year old man. Burlingame was transported…
Good news Browns fans!! The NFL set the final week schedule and the Browns play the Ravens in the first game of the weekend on Saturday. So thankfully the Browns season will end before any other teams. They are almost 3 touchdown underdogs, so an awful 3 and 14 season is staring them in the…
Ohio law aims to reduce license suspensions
The Ohio Poverty Law Center is praising a bill in the lame-duck session of the Ohio General Assembly that is intended to reduce the huge number of Ohioans whose driver’s licenses are suspended because of unpaid debts or drug offenses. The bill awaits Governor Mike DeWine’s signature. the agency says in a state so poor…
20 juveniles arrested during Summit Mall incident
20 juveniles were arrested during an incident at Summit Mall in Fairlawn, leading the mall to close early Thursday evening. This happened after multiple fights broke out inside the mall as well as in the parking lot. Law enforcement from Bath and Copley were called in to assist. One deputy required medical attention after being…
Holiday travel
The Ohio Highway Patrol released its Christmas Holiday crash report. Troopers say, 2 people were killed in crashes from the 23rd to the 25th. Of those 2 crashes, one person was not wearing a seat belt. Troopers also arrested 44 people for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and 11 others arrested…
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