Victim dies of injuries suffered in Summit County rape

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Summit County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday, June 4, arrested a 41-year-old man accused of raping and murdering a female victim.

Adam Richardson, 41, of Green, is now in the Summit County jail on charges of murder, rape and felonious assault, according to a news release from Sheriff Kandy Fatheree.

Suspect in Mentor bicyclist assaults, police standoff is 42-year-old Orchard Road resident

The female victim called 911 to report the sexual assault to sheriff’s deputies, according to the release. Deputies transported her to a local hospital, where she was treated.

She later died due to injuries suffered in the assault, according to the release.

Man accused of depantsing Cedar Point guest entered park illegally: police

Deputies on Thursday executed a search warrant at Richardson’s home, where they arrested him and found evidence including electronics, illegal drugs and cash…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS