A Stow family is working with lawmakers to push for escape lanes for any drive thru at restaurants, banks, and pharmacy’s. Last night, the family of Megan Kelleman introduced “Megan’s Way Out” at Stow’s City Council meeting. The 25 year old was shot and killed in the drive thru of a Taco Bell last year.…
Drowning at Portage Lakes State Park
A man is dead after drowning at Portage Lakes State Park beach in New Franklin. Officials say it happened in the designated beach area yesterday afternoon when the man went underwater and never resurfaced. Officers with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources recovered the man’s body around 6:30 last night. This is the second drowning…
37 year old man shot and killed in Akron
Akron Police and the Summit County Medical Examiner announced that they are investigating the shooting death of a 37 year old male. Akron police and EMS responded to the 500 block of Schiller Avenue around 9:15pm Saturday. When first responders arrived on scene, they found the victim lying in the driveway of the residence. Police…
Search continues for missing dad
In Cuyahoga Falls, the search for a man who went missing in the Cuyahoga River has changed from rescue to recovery. Patrick Cross, and his 5 year old son, Braxton went missing Saturday after their family’s inner tube capsized. Patrick’s wife and youngest son were able to get to safety. Braxton’s body was found on…
Kent police urge residents to stay off Cuyahoga River
Kent police are asking residents to stay off the Cuyahoga River due to high water and strong currents. On Sunday, the river was high and flowing more than 3 times as fast as normal. According to Kent fire Department, they helped 51 people and 8 dogs on the Cuyahoga River yesterday. This all began with…
Woman shot in Akron
Akron police are investigating after a woman was shot. It happened around 2:30 yesterday afternoon in the 800 block of Palmetto Avenue. The woman was shot in the leg, and taken to the hospital for treatment. During the initial investigation, officers learned that 2 suspects ran into an apartment in the 1200 block of Virginia…
City of Akron activating cooling centers
The City of Akron has announced that it will extend hours art the Summit Lake Community Center, 380 W. Crosier Street, for 3 days early next week to serve as a cooling center amid the approach of a heat wave in Northeast Ohio. Summit Lake Community Center will be open from 9am to 9pm Sunday,…
Brimfield man found guilty of killing wife
A Brimfield Township man who fatally shot his wife on New Year’s Eve 2018 will be sentenced next Monday. In a bench trial, a Portage County judge found 37 year old Erik Cunningham guilty on all counts. The defense did not question that Cunningham shot his wife, Lacie, in the garage of their home on…
Fatal hit and run crash
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit and run crash that occurred in Canton Township. On Sunday, at approximately 10:40pm, 39 year old Sean Gates was struck by a vehicle in the 1600 block of Shepler Church Avenue SW. The vehicle fled, leaving…
15 year old boy killed in Akron
Akron police are investigating after a 15 year old boy was shot and killed Friday night near South Rhodes Avenue and Oberlin Court in the Summit Lake area. The boy later died at the hospital. His name has not yet been released. Right now, Akron detectives are piecing together what led up to that shooting.…
4 shot at Canton bar
An investigation is underway after 4 people were shot at a bar in Canton. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says, gunfire broke out just after 3am Sunday at Ashton’s Bar and Grille on 8th Street NE. All 4 victims suffered non life-threatening injuries. Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Stark County Sheriff’s…
Juvenile arson suspect turns himself in
The Uniontown Police department says a juvenile suspect voluntarily turned himself in following its investigation into recent arsons. In a press release, the police say the unnamed suspect was accompanied by a parent when he turned himself in to authorities without incident. The case will be referred to the juvenile division of the Stark County…
Fatal motorcycle crash
An 82 year old man from Brewster died in a motorcycle crash. It happened around 6pm last night. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says, Larry Durben, of Brewster, was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on State Route 93 in North Canton, when he went off the right side of the…
It’s a scam!
There is a new scam making the rounds. the Ohio BMV is warning if you receive a text saying you owe traffic fines……it’s fake. They say the text claims to be from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and demands immediate payment threatening legal consequences if not paid. The BMV says it’s a scam and…
Murder suicide
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 2 people killed at a Northfield Center Township home Friday afternoon. the victims were found dead of gunshot wounds inside a home in the 7300 block of Meadow Brooke Way in Northfield Center Township. The medical examiner said they are 48 year old Jerrod Jones and…