Today, Frank Tyson, the man who died in custody of the Canton Police last month will be laid to rest. Attorney Ben Crump along with Reverend Al Sharpton , among others are expected to attend the ceremony at Hear The Word Ministries in Canton. Tyson’s death is under investigation by Ohio BCI. His family and…
City of Akron installing speed tables and solar speed signs
This month, the City of Akron is taking steps to reduce speeding in the community. The city will begin installing 30 temporary speed tables and 40 more solar, speed limit signs this month. Maple Street will have a permanent speed table installed while a number of other streets will have temporary speed tables installed. They…
Charge dropped against Akron teen
A charge against an Akron teenager has been dropped after he was shot by an Akron officer while carrying a fake gun. A judge dismissed a complaint against 15 year old Tavion Koontz-Williams. The Akron Police Department fired the officer who shot Williams, but according to a press release, say it was not because of…
Kid found with gun
In Akron, staff at Garfield Community Learning Center found a loaded gun in a student’s bookbag. The principal discovered the gun during a routine bag check Monday morning. No word on whether the student was arrested and charged.
1 killed, 2 injured in Akron shooting
Akron police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. It happened around 220am on Sunday in the 800 block of Johnston Street. According to authorities, when officers arrived , they found a 32 year old man down on the ground who had been shot. He was transported to a…
1 person is dead after falling from Ohio Stadium during OSU graduation
The Ohio State University confirmed Sunday that one person died after they fell from the stands in Ohio Stadium during the school’s graduation ceremony. According to the Columbus Dispatch, an officer called for help around 1230pm when the person fell off the stand near Gate 30 in the stadium. No other information has been released.…
15 year old girl shot in Akron
Akron police are investigating the shooting of a 15 year old girl. According to police, around 6pm Thursday, officers responded to a shooting at Fuller Street and Minson Way (Joy Park). There were multiple shots fired, and a teen girl was struck. She was taken to the hospital with what are being reported as non-life…
Pizza shop robbed of dough
Akron police are investigating the robbery of the Little Caesars in the 2500 block of Leland Avenue in Ellet. It happened around 520pm Wednesday as a man walked in and said he had a gun and demanded cash from the register. There were no injuries reported. The suspect was described as a male, around 5…
The Browns need to have a dome stadium, plain and simple. I’m growing tired of those who are still complaining and wanting it to stay on the Lakefront. Time for those who think that way to stop it already. They need a Dome, whether in Brook Park or in another location in the downtown area.…
Arrest in connection to Akron homicide
U.S. Marshal’s have arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Everton Drive. 19 year old Isaiah McKinney was arrested yesterday afternoon after officials say he allegedly fired a shot inside a home on Kling Street in Akron, when authorities tried to take him into custody. On Monday night,…