AAA projects about 80 million travelers will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year. The bulk of the travelers will drive by vehicle, 71 million, this Thanksgiving holiday. AAA says the worst times to travel by car over Thanksgiving…
Teen killed in motorcycle crash
Ohio troopers say a 17 year old died early Tuesday in a motorcycle crash in Wayne County. The victim has been identified as Nathan Coblentz from Holmesville. The patrol says that Coblentz was operating a motorcycle when he drove off the roadway, struck an embankment, and then a group of pine trees. He was taken…
Akron man sentenced to life in prison
A 27 year old Akron man was sentenced yesterday to life in prison for the 2023 murder of Ahmed Alibrahim at an Akron store. Da’Quan Isaac will be eligible for parole after 18 years. On December 12th 2023, Isaac shot and killed 22 year old Alibrahim, a store clerk at the Borders Drive Thru on…
Shots fired
Akron police detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside an establishment in the 900 block of Brown Street early Sunday. Police say around 3:30am, officers responded to the area after hearing rapid gunfire nearby. While heading to the scene, multiple 911 calls poured in about a large fight. When officers arrived, they did…
Governor announces fight against opioid epidemic
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced millions of dollars in federal funding to fight the opioid epidemic. 100 million dollars will be used in communities across the state. The funding will go to groups offering prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long term recovery services for Ohioans. The governor recently announced that Ohio’s overdose deaths have dropped…
Akron man arrested for fatal stabbing
A man is in custody after an alleged stabbing at a Group Home in Akron. Around 9:30 Friday night, Akron officers responded to calls of a fight taking place in the 1700 block of Shaw Avenue. Officers found a man with visible injuries to his hands and also found an unresponsive 56 year old woman…
Norton treasurer under investigation
The treasurer for the Norton School District has been placed on administrative leave. Stephanie Hagenbush was relieved of her duties late last week pending an investigation into allegations of financial impropriety. The school is not able to comment further on the investigation.
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…
Machines, cash seized from illegal gambling parlors in Akron
Ohio Investigative Unit agents, along with Akron police, seized nearly $100,000, guns, and more than 150 machines from 7 illegal gambling parlors in Akron this past week. Search warrants were served at several gambling parlors in the area. Police issued criminal summonses to the owners of 2 locations — Dollar Magic on East Tallmadge Avenue…
Peak time of year for deer collisions
Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now gracing Ohio’s roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions peaks in November and December. Since 2018, there have been more than 104,000 deer related crashes in Ohio, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there are about 1 million…
Akron police search for masked suspects
Akron police are asking for the public’s help in locating 2 masked armed suspects who recently robbed a clerk at an area gas station. Akron police say the suspects walked into the BP in the 1600 block of Merriman Road around 10:45pm this past Tuesday. One of the suspects pointed a gun at the clerk…