The Akron Police Department announced that nine people have been charged after a multi-year investigation found the group was allegedly involved in criminal gang activity.
According to Akron Police, the individuals charged are members of the Down the Way gang. Authorities say the following people have been charged with participating in a criminal gang and conspiracy to participate in a criminal gang for activity between 2019 and 2024:
- Isaiah Lillie
- Eric Cosey
- Jimmie McCully
- Ronald Jones
- Jordan Davis
- Rausheen Rivers
- Tyrus Toney
- Javeon Wright
- Michael Morale, Jr.
Five members of the group were arrested by the Akron Police Department’s Anti-Violence Bureau and the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. The other four were already in custody or in jail on unrelated charges.
Six of the suspects were arraigned on February 26 in Summit County Common Pleas Court. The pleaded not guilty. Their next court hearing was scheduled for March 26…