Last night, Springfield Township Police, with the assistance of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, executed a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as “The Joker Club”, located in the 1500 block of Massillon Road in Springfield Township. A simultaneous warrant was executed at a private residence in the 11000 block of William…
So at first it was pitcher Luis Ortiz and now a second Guardians pitcher, closer Emmanuel Clase. Both have now been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of August because of a Major League Baseball investigation into Sports Gambling. Even though in the Guardians statement it said that no other players are expected…
Shooting at Summit County Fair
Police are investigating a teenager that was shot at the Summit County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Authorities say it all happened around 11:15pm Saturday when someone fired shots into a car in the parking lot hitting a 17 year old boy. He was taken to Akron Children’s Hospital with minor injuries. Police say the gunman…
Fatal crash in Jackson Township
The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday around 1:20pm on Frank Avenue near Mega Street in Jackson Township, in Stark County. Preliminary investigation indicates a Chevy Silverado attempted to make a left-hand turn from the far-right lane onto Mega Street. The state patrol says, during…
Officer dies after shooting in Lorain
One of the Lorain officers who were ambushed on Wednesday afternoon has died. Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, was shot multiple times in the incident and has passed away. Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne were also shot. According to authorities, Payne remains in serious condition. Gale is recovering after being shot in the hand. The…
Woman dies in Akron house fire
A woman has died in an Akron house fire. This happened just after 5pm yesterday at a home in the 400 block of Grace Avenue in West Akron. Fire crews say they found the woman unresponsive in the basement. she was taken to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Two other people managed…
3 officers shot
3 police officers were shot in Lorain yesterday in what law enforcement are calling an ambush. 2 of the officers were life-flighted to MetroHealth Medical Center in serious condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. A 3rd officer was transported to Mercy Health with non life-threatening injuries after sustaining a gunshot wound to the hand. During…
Strip club robbery
A suspect who stole a “large amount of cash” from an Akron strip club is on the loose, and detectives need help identifying the culprit caught on camera. APD said the suspect went through the back door of the Peppermint Hippo in the 1000 block of E. Waterloo Road shortly after midnight on July 15th.…
Suspects wanted for shooting of Uber driver
Akron police, as of this morning, are still searching for the suspects in connection with the shooting of an Uber driver, which occurred around 9:30pm Thursday night in the 500 block of Sanford Avenue. Police said, the female driver picked up 2 male passengers, and during the ride one of the suspects pulled out a…
Naked man walking in store arrested
A 51 year old man was arrested Saturday after being accused of walking around naked at a Wadsworth Target. Police were called to the store on Williams Reserve Blvd., just before 2pm, with regards to the man walking nude in the area. Officers located the man without incident.