Akron police are warning residents of numerous vehicle break-ins in the Firestone Park area. Police have released surveillance pictures of the suspects from a resident’s surveillance camera system. To avoid potential break-ins, Akron police advise you to remove valuables from your vehicle and also lock your vehicle doors. If you have any information on the…
Man robs Hudson bank
Hudson police and the FBI are investigating a bank heist, which occurred around 1030am Saturday. Police say a white male walked into Key Bank in the 100 block of W. Streetsboro. Authorities say he presented a note to the teller demanding money, but no weapon was shown. If you have any information, call Hudson Police…
Drug bust
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office conducted a drug bust on Wunderlich Avenue….that’s in Barberton, that resulted in the seizure of drugs and a gun. The sheriff’s department said they were serving a warrant in connection to possible drug trafficking being conducted at that residence. During the search, deputies reportedly found a little over 7 grams…
The way that the Cavs have been playing the last couple of weeks, it looks like another early exit from the playoffs for a second year in a row. That leads to what could be an interesting offseason, especially if they don’t figure out what’s wrong and turn it around quickly in the playoffs. Does…
Akron man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting
An Akron man convicted last month of fatally shooting a man and then leaving his body in a parking lot was sentenced to life in prison. 34 year old Luther Easter, will not be eligible for parole until he has at least served 28 years. A jury found Easter guilty of aggravated murder, murder, kidnapping,…
Akron house fire
Four dogs were killed and four residents were taken to the hospital after an Akron house fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1100 block of Collinwood Avenue. On scene, firefighters found heavy fire and smoke coming from the front of the house. They were able to make entry and…
METRO RTA offering free rides
Metro Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will be providing FREE rides all day this coming Monday, April 8th, the day of the Solar Eclipse. According to their Facebook post, the FREE rides are to help minimize roadway congestion. Officials are expecting a significant increase in visitors to our area for this event.
Akron officer involved shooting
An Akron officer involved shooting Monday night left a 15 year old in the hospital. It happened around 7pm. Police say a woman called to report a man pulling out a gun and pointing it at homes in the area of Tonawanda Avenue and Newton Street in Akron. An officer found the teen near the…
Two dead in crash
A 7 year old boy and a 16 year old girl are dead following a crash involving a trash truck that shut down a portion of I-90 W in Cleveland. The Cuyahoga County medical Examiner identified the victims as Da’Shone McCray and Iona McCray of Cleveland. The accident occurred around 1210 yesterday afternoon on I-90…
4 dead, 1 injured following wrong way crash
Four people are dead, one injured following a wrong way crash on I-71. This happened early yesterday morning in Mt. Gilead, in morrow County, in the central part of the state. Police say a man was driving the wrong direction and hit another car head-on. Both vehicles overturned and caught fire. The driver and the…