Woman who was body-slammed by Akron police officer settles lawsuit for $47,500
AKRON, Ohio — A woman who was body-slammed by an Akron police officer during an incident two years ago has agreed to settle her excessive force lawsuit with the police department for $47,500. 3News Investigates first reported in December that Dierra Fields had reached a preliminary settlement agreement with...
FAMILY TRAGEDY: Victim Identified, 15-Year-Old in Court
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A gun in the house being handled by kids. It meant tragedy for a Canton family on Friday, with the 12-year-old victim now being identified. Thomas Lucas was found bloodied in his bed on the second floor of an Ellis Avenue NE...
Stark County deputies investigating second Dollar General armed robbery; cases may be connected
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second armed robbery at a Dollar General in the county within four...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for 4 Northeast Ohio counties starting Wednesday
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for multiple Northeast Ohio counties starting Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Several inches of snow possible in Ohio Wednesday
OHIO — A winter weather advisory has been issued for several counties in northeast Ohio, with lake-effect snow expected to impact travel from Wednesday through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland. The advisory covers Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula Inland, and Ashtabula Lakeshore counties....
Two people arrested following large drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A K-9 unit and multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in a high-speed pursuit and major drug and weapons arrest Monday afternoon in Portage County, according to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident began around 4:12 p.m. when K-9 Cavo and his handler assisted with a traffic stop...
Chipotle employees get into fight: Strongsville Police Blotter
Disturbance, Pearl Road: On Dec. 20, police were dispatched to Chipotle after two employees got into a fight while working at the Pearl Road restaurant. The caller believed the aggressor was “on something.”. The employees locked the door after he left. An arriving officer was unable to find the...
With law firm’s pending return, Akron continues its focus on bringing people downtown
When the law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC decamped to Fairlawn 20 years ago, it wasn’t the only company to leave downtown Akron for the western suburbs. Now, with the announcement that it will be returning to its Akron roots, there’s optimism that Buckingham won’t be an outlier in its move back...
FAMILY TRAGEDY: Mayor Responds
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – “Children witnessed trauma, a mother lost her son, and a young man’s life has been changed forever”. That from Canton Mayor Bill Sherer in a statement assessing Friday’s tragedy in the city. He indicates he spoke to the...
Owner of troubled Springfield Twp. Red Roof Inn revisits sale plan
The operator of the closed Red Roof Inn in Springfield Township is again looking to sell the property amid an ongoing appeal of a trial court judge's decision on the hotel's future. Donald Malarcik, attorney for property owner and Red Roof franchisee Akron Hotel Suites, on Jan. 12 said his client intends to sell the...
