Akron

A heartbreaking tragedy has occurred along the Cuyahoga River, as the body of a 5-year-old boy was recovered after an inflatable floatation device capsized. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting ongoing search efforts for a man who was also on the inflatable device when it overturned.   The incident unfolded on Saturday…

In the early hours of Thursday, June 15, 2025, a tragic shooting incident outside Ole Glory Daze, a strip club located in the 900 block of Old Main Street in Akron, Ohio, claimed the life of a 31-year-old man. The incident, which began around 2:28 a.m., has left the local community in shock and raised…

In a troubling incident that has caught the attention of animal lovers and law enforcement officials alike, Deputy Alexander Stahl of the Stark County Sheriff’s Department was fired after he shot two dogs, resulting in the death of one of the animals. This event raises critical questions about the appropriate measures to take in situations…

 Two former special deputies have filed lawsuits accusing Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree of wrongful termination in retaliation for supporting her opponent during the 2024 sheriff’s election. Gregory Taylor, a retired veteran of the sheriff’s office, filed a federal lawsuit Monday in Cleveland, just months after fellow former deputy Stacy Clark filed a similar suit.…

A recent incident at a Circle K gas station in Akron, Ohio, has left the local community in shock after a 50-year-old man was critically injured when he was struck and dragged by a vehicle, operated by a suspect now facing felony charges. The alarming events unfolded on the afternoon of Sunday, May 28, 2025,…

Recent reports from Stark County, Ohio, have unveiled a series of troubling animal abuse cases, raising significant concerns about the treatment of pets within the community. The incidents involving two men, both charged with sexually abusing animals, have stunned residents and animal welfare advocates alike.   The first case involves 25-year-old Johnathan Wardle Cunningham, who…

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…