Akron police are investigating after 2 people were shot on Christmas Eve. According to police, this happened when two contractors had arrived to board up a home on Hillwood Drive. a man living in the home emerged with a handgun and started shooting, striking 1 contractor in the leg. The other contractor returned fire striking…
Jury scam
A warning about a Summit County jury scam. Residents should be aware that a jury scam has resurfaced. The court is issuing this advisory warning for residents who receive a phone call from someone claiming to be law enforcement. The caller usually refers to the recipient’s failure to appear for jury service. At some point,…
Portion of highway named after fallen firefighter
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine helped honor a local hero when he officially signed a bill to name a portion of I-90 after fallen firefighter Johnny Tetrick, who died in the line of duty on November 19th 2022, when he was hit by a car driving illegally around barriers on the highway while assisting at the…
Gas prices spike in NE Ohio
Gas prices have surged in Northeast Ohio within the last week. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3,03 per gallon after prices went up about 25 cents a gallon from last week. According to GasBuddy.com. prices in Cleveland went up about 18 cents a gallon to $3.04.
Increase in the minimum wage
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase in just a matter of days, January 1st, 2025, rising to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees. The adjustment follows the state’s constitutional requirement for annual increases tied to inflation. For 14 and 15 year olds, the minimum wage will remain at the federal level of $7.25 per hour.
Armed man robs Dollar Tree
north Canton police are investigating an armed robbery of a Dollar Store. It happened just before 9pm Friday at the store located in the 1600 block of North Main Street. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled through the wooded area behind the business. According to police the suspect is a white…
Gunfire exchanged during robbery attempt
Akron police are investigating after 2 men exchanged gunfire during a robbery attempt over the weekend. It happened around 320am Sunday in the 600 block of Chittenden Street. According to the victim, he walked outside to confront an unknown suspect attempting to steal his car. during the encounter, the suspect produced a rifle and fired…
Threats to Akron Police
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says threats are being made against the Akron Police Department in the wake of a fatal shooting last month. A funeral was held Friday for 15 year old Jazmir Tucker, who was shot and killed by police late Thanksgiving night. Police say he was carrying a loaded gun. The Akron mayor…
Record number of holiday travelers expected
AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year end holiday period from Saturday, December 21st to Wednesday, January 1st. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64 thousand travelers. nearly 90% of holiday travelers will be driving to their destinations.…
Former Akron mayor in line for new job
Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Serren will recommend former Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan to serve as city administrator. Horrigan served 2 terms as Akron mayor ending this year and said it would be an honor to serve in Cleveland Heights. Serren will officially make the recommendation at next weeks city council meeting.
Man in custody in connection with fatal crash
A local man is in custody after authorities say he ran a stop sign and fatally struck a motorcyclist. It happened last week when 72 year old Thomas King was driving south on High Street in Akron. Officials say 25 year old Brandon Wellert, of West Salem, failed to stop at Selle Street and struck…
Teen arrested at Portage County school
A 14 year old boy is facing charges after allegedly threatening to shoot another student at Scranton Middle School in Kent. Police say they arrested the boy at school yesterday. They did not find any weapons. The teen was taken to the Portage County Juvenile Detention Center. He is charged with making terroristic threats and…
Akron man sentenced for kidnapping woman
A 34 year old Akron man, who was set to go on trial this week on charges related to the abduction and beating of a woman while she was confined for 4 days in a residential garage, was sentenced to prison after entering a guilty plea on Tuesday. William Mozingo was sentenced to 20 to…
Woman shot in Akron
Akron police are asking for the public’s help in locating a shooting suspect. Police say, around 3am on Monday, officers responded to the 40 block of Spruce Street. On scene they located the victim, a 47 year old woman, in an upstairs bedroom, shot in the arm. She was taken to the hospital. Her condition…
Akron homicide
Akron police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in connection with the homicide last Thursday of 29 year old Jamar Franklin of Akron. If you have any information call 330-375-2490. Around 7:30 last Thursday night, the victim was in a parking lot on West Long Street in Akron when he was…