An investigation is underway after a suspect is killed in an officer-involved shooting after officers encountered a man with a gun. It happened late last night near the intersection of Vernon Odom Boulevard and East Avenue. In a press release here to WNIR, police say 2 of their officers were in their cruiser when they…
Deer-vehicle crashes on the rise
Deer-vehicle crashes continue to rise in Ohio. Since 2019, more than 109,000 deer crashes have happened in the state, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. About 47% of those crashes occurred in October, November, and December. The Ohio Division of Wildlife said Fall is mating season for deer, which makes them more active. They’re…
14 year old boy shot in Akron
Akron police are investigating the shooting of a 14 year old boy that occurred over the weekend. Just before 10pm Saturday, officers responded to the call in the 700 block of Eugene Street. On scene they found the boy who had been shot multiple times. Officers administered emergency first aid, including applying a chest seal…
Springfield Twp. police investigate motel incident
A father and his girlfriend were arrested after officers found an infant not breathing at a local hotel. According to a press release from the Springfield Township Police department, officers were called to the Red Roof Inn on Arlington road in Springfield Township around 9:30pm Friday night for an unresponsive infant. The release said the…
Car crashes into restaurant
A car crashed through a Swensons in West Akron on South Hawkins Avenue over the weekend. No major injuries were reported to any employees. It happened Saturday night and the restaurant remains closed. However, starting today, the restaurant’s food truck will be serving from 11am to 11pm each day until the building is ready to…
Man linked to 2 attacks at 2 locations
A man is in custody after police linked him to two late night attacks on Thursday. A victim was fatally shot inside a home on East Wilbeth Road just after midnight. The suspects car was tracked to a home on Silvercrest Avenue where he allegedly assaulted a 65 year old woman and stole money from…
Almost 80 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving
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…