Akron

In recent years, gender reveal parties have become a popular tradition among expectant parents hoping to share the excitement of their baby’s sex with family and friends. However, what started as a festive celebration in Canton, Ohio, took a dramatic turn when local police intervened, leading to a surprising twist that made headlines.   The…

On May 15, 2025, in a disturbing case out of Canton, Ohio, Demetres S. Givens, 42, and Jamie L. Thompson, 37, appeared in court facing serious charges connected to the death of their 3-year-old adoptive son, Berko Givens. The couple has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and endangering children, with their bond set at an…

In a heartbreaking development, Trina Koon has received the devastating news that her 22-year-old son, Xavier Menefee, has been identified among skeletal remains found in Akron, Ohio. After nearly a year of desperate searching, Koon’s hope for her son’s safe return was shattered when she learned that the remains were discovered near a homeless encampment…

In a distressing incident that underscores the complexities of animal control, a Stark County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed two dogs on Sunday in Canton, Ohio. The incident unfolded in response to a call about two loose dogs in the 2200 block of 22nd Street, leading to a tragic outcome that has raised concerns among…

In a troubling turn of events, a 20-year-old Canton woman, Destany Scott, now faces a series of felony charges following a shocking incident involving an 11-year-old girl at a local park. The details surrounding this case, which has raised significant public concern, reveal not only the nature of the alleged assault but also the complexities…

In Akron, Ohio, a chilling incident has left a profound impact on the life of Porsha Williams-Harris, a local woman who survived a harrowing shooting outside her home in the Ellet neighborhood. The event, which occurred on February 23, serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and its lasting scars,   both…

In a startling incident that has captured the attention of both local authorities and the community, an 11-year-old boy from Canton, Ohio, has been taken into custody on felony charges related to false threats made against the Stark County Library. This unfortunate series of events began on a Tuesday morning when the Crisis Center Suicide…

In a significant development highlighting the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation, the U.S. Marshals Service, via the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), successfully apprehended Unique Thorn, a 26-year-old Baltimore murder suspect, in Massillon, Ohio, early this morning. The arrest comes as a result of a coordinated effort among law enforcement agencies across state lines…

In a significant case of financial misconduct, two tax preparers from Akron, Ohio, have been found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that misappropriated over $1.2 million in government relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The defendants, Mustafa Ayoub Diab, 41, and Elizabeth Lorraine Robinson, 33, exploited their clients’ personal information to file deceptive applications…