Bedford Police Blotter 3/29/2026 – 4/11/2026
A male reported the mother of his child was at his residence and unwelcome. While on the call, the female left. The caller declined police response and was advised to call back if further assistance was needed. March 29, 2026. Time: 4:33 PM DISTURBANCE. Location: Corkhill Rd. Disposition: Checks OK.
Akron woman charged in hit and run that killed 23-year-old man
AKRON, Ohio — A 26-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a hit and run that killed a 23-year-old man last month, according to Akron police. Investigators with the department’s Accident Reconstruction Unit identified Jacquelyn D. Ferguson, of Akron, as the driver involved in the Mar. 4 crash that claimed the life of Richard Williams.
Brecksville police investigate shootout involving security guard
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - Brecksville police said officers are investigating a shootout Friday morning between a security guard and second person. Officers responded around 7:25 a.m. to Snowville and Breckville roads for shots fired. According to police, there was a shooting involving a private security guard and another person. Officers...
Massillon man dead, another hurt in head-on crash
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 41-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after a head-on crash in Lawrence Township. Troopers have identified the victim as Shawn D. Simon, of Massillon. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on State Route 93. According to the highway patrol,...
Cuyahoga Falls mayor pieces together town puzzle in state of the city
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Mayor Don Walters celebrated his hometown during his state of the city address April 16 at the Natatorium. The theme of his speech, Walters said, was to highlight and describe the many pieces that make up the City of Cuyahoga Falls — like a “complex interlocking puzzle” made up of 400 city employees who perform a multitude of tasks. From the Electric Department...
Akron police make arrest in deadly hit-and-run crash
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police have charged the driver accused of killing a 23-year-old man last month in a hit-and-run crash. Richard Williams of Akron was walking March 4 on Russell Avenue when police say a driver struck him and left the scene. Williams died the following day. According...
Woman faces life in shocking infant abuse case
A woman has been found guilty of raping and severely abusing an 11-month-old infant while staying at a hotel in Northeast Ohio.
Second individual found guilty in rape and abuse of 11-month-old infant
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Friday the second individual involved in the rape and abuse of an infant at the Springfield Township Red Roof Inn was found guilty. Jamilee Hunt, 38, was found guilty on nine felony counts, which include:. One count of Rape...
OVI Checkpoints Friday Night in Canton
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Stark County Sheriff’s Office and county OVI Task Force are holding two checkpoints Friday night in Canton. The first checkpoint will be held from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Friday at 1801 Mahoning Road NE in Canton. That’s in the...
Girlfriend guilty of raping and abusing boyfriend’s daughter at Springfield Township Red Roof Inn
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The girlfriend of the New York man guilty of raping and abusing his 11-month-old daughter when they lived at a Red Roof Inn was found guilty on Friday. According to a press release from the Summit County Prosecutor’s office, New York native Jamilee Hunt, 38, was found to be guilty of nine charges.

















