The police shooting deaths of 25-year-old Jayland Walker last June and 21-year-old Lawrence Rodgers, are not included in the murder count with both cases still under investigation, said Lt. Michael Miller, Akron Police Department Public Information Officer. In August, the arsonist struck again, this time outside of the Kenmore neighborhood. AKRON, Ohio An Akron man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison in connection with a rape that occurred 14 years ago. Detectives have been quick to make arrests in many of the murders but some cases remain unsolved. NEW! While the woman waited for the light to turn, an unknown male opened the door to her car, punched her in the face multiple times and shouted give me!. Stephen Muhammad, a long-time community activist. Greg Harrison, a retired Akron police officer and pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, said he has experienced loss himself, when his godson was killed in 2013. Just before 5 p.m., police say they responded to the Our crime rates There were six Black female victims, including girls ages 1 and 4. Hes a black male, 510, weighing about 250 lbs., and driving a 2012 silver Chevy Impala. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, 25-year-old MaRiAna Spaulding, of Barberton, Ohio, had been missing since November 2022. In recent action on January 11, Cleveland John Hay faced off against Cleveland VASJ and Akron North took on Chesterland A St. Vincent-St. Mary graduate who played for the Erie Express football team was struck and killed on Interstate 480 by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol in Macedonia on New Years Day, according to Macedonia police. Troy Beaver still remembers the first inkling that the phone call he answered nearly 30 years ago was going to be more than just a welfare check. The driver was able to call police for help and the suspect ran away empty-handed. "It doesn't happen every day, but the loss of life covers a lot of middle space in terms of occupying people's thoughts.". It was Aug. 3, 1992. AKRON, Ohio A 42-year-old man was found fatally shot inside of his house in Akron on Sunday. Akron's murder count includes the death of 17-year-old Ethan Liming although three men, aged 19, 20 and 21 were charged with lesser offenses. AKRON, Ohio Akron police responded to Cedar Street and Dart Avenue Monday afternoon around 4:45pm to investigate an assault. It's a blood bath right now," said the Rev. Heres what police changed. 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"There was just blood all over the walls everywhere," he said of the scene. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police say they seized 5 guns from a car full of teenagers. Akron police also said they detained a 19-year-old man, but later released him. Nobody is totally 100% bad but these kids, like I said, they're like two bulls. There have also been fewer shootings in the city this year, according to the data. Police say a 29-year-old woman was stopped at a red light at that intersection. AKRON, Ohio A 29-year-old woman escaped serious injury Monday when she was attacked during an attempted robbery while she sat in her car at a red light at an In SpotCrime crime map shows crime incident data down to neighborhood crime activity including, reports, trends, and alerts. (Akron Police Department) Breaking and entering cases are down 23% year-to-year, with 163 fewer incidents through September 2021. Family mourns loss of 5, including Jayland Walker, Defense attorney Eddie Sipplen said he's represented "hundreds, if not thousands" of young Black men over more than 20 years in Akron courts, from relatively minor crimes to murders. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two 18-year-old men were shot Sunday evening and police said one victim has died from his injuries. If Akron's homicide rate were equivalent to that of Columbus, there would have been only 28 deaths in the city. Akron NAACP President Judi Hill said the prevalence of guns is a big "piece of the puzzle," but said other factors are also involved. "That's the major problem right there that we feel that it's not unusual," Neal said. Leeser said being able to get an assist from federal, state and local partners has been key factor in improving safety in Akron. Authorities say she had been living out of her car, and officers in the area spoke with her to check on her well-being. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). newsletter. The footage, gathered from cameras worn by two officers present when the shooting occurred, was released Friday by the city following a public records request from the Monday around 4:42 p.m., a 29-year-old woman was attacked by a man while she was stopped at a red light at Cedar Street and Dart Avenue in Akron, according to Akron Police. The goal is to make investments in the buildings and to help the people who fill them. No Hate Speech or Bullying. Like. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Crime is on a downward trend in Akron, and it isnt a fluke. All rights reserved (About Us). According to police, the attack occurred at about 4:42 p.m. at the intersection of Cedar Street and Dart Avenue. This group is to post about news and crime in our hometown and surrounding areas. Thats the message at the opening of a new video shared by the city of Akron in reference to the abandoned Innerbelt roadway. The Summit County Medical Examiners Office and the Akron Police Department are investigating the homicide of Eddie Johnson III. The Falls location is open 9 a.m. BARBERTON, Ohio A Summit County woman who was reported missing nearly a month ago is alive and safe. CVNP purchases Brandywine golf course from conservancy. ", "There is opportunity for everyone to continue to work more collectively and strategically to be able to really improve our community.". Johnson was found deceased at his residence, located at 29th Street, SW in Akron on Sunday. Akron murders still up in 2022, as grant program aims to reduce deaths Akron man charged with murder in relation to Copley Road shooting Medina teacher charged with Eric Marotta can be reached at emarotta@gannett.com. Kameron Rubin, 30, of Akron, was killed in the incident, which happened just Kent State University Trumbull held its first-ever white coat ceremony on Tuesday. News; Weather; Good Day; Sports; Around 7:30 p.m., police say they received numerous 911 calls about a shooting on the 6400 block of Akron Street. The top brass has also embraced the help of outside law enforcement agencies. If you have any information that can help police, call (330)375-2490. A silver 2003 AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police Wednesday morning charged two men and arrested one in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in 2020. NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old man was killed and a 25-year-old man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Cuyahoga River in Cleveland currently ranked No. 1 killed, 1 injured after shooting in Akron, police say, U.S. A back-seat passenger was holding in plain view an unraveled marijuana blunt. Next thing he knew, someone got out of the white SUV and began firing at his car. We dug deeper into the departments latest crime statistics for 2020 and 2021, comparing the data for the first nine months of each year to see what has changed. Young Black men are one target of Akron's Violence Prevention Community Grant Program, said DenicoBuckley-Knight, youth and community opportunity director, who oversees the program that has awarded $4.4 million thus far. According to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:22 a.m. on I-71 near milepost 149 in Chester Township. Massillon police said they are investigating the Snapchat threat and are taking all proper precautions. Residents in the Kenmore neighborhood are still puzzled about why someone would come into their quaint neighborhood and throw Molotov cocktails into homes. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Akron Police at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Editor's Note: The following video is from a previous, unrelated report. Akron Man Found Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl that Led to Fatal Overdose Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that on Monday, November 15, 2021, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Defendant Quentin D. Watson, 35, of Akron, Ohio, following a week-long trial before Judge Pamela A. Barker in Cleveland. Click here for the latest Akron crime news. The Summit County Medical Examiners Office identified him as Dierre Smith, Jr. Blue Fish Aquarium is located on Mayfield Road in Cleveland. Green Goat Cafe Bar. Whoever is setting these fires is targeting one family. Right now, theyre feeling vulnerable, probably a little overwhelmed, said Lt. Sierjie Lash, with the Akron Fire Department. A supervisor and manager will spend time in prison for stealing weed from packages and then selling it. Socially, the influence is now more outside and not internal from the family," she said. The animal had reportedly ripped the liner of the pool when it jumped out, causing the water to flood into a neighbors yard. Buckley-Knight said the city is reaching out to fund and support more organizations for funding through the violence prevention program, particularly the 80-or-so groups that had been part of the city's 2019 plan to identify strategies to reduce violence in the community. Last year's final homicide count in Akron was 49, putting its rate at just under 26 per 100,000 residents, higher than Columbus and Toledo, but lower than Cleveland's rate of 42 per 100,000. The suspect ran from the area empty-handed and the woman was able to call police moments later. The police department met with community leaders and residents to educate them on the crime-reduction initiatives. He said it will take some time to see results, but added more than 4,500 people have been reached through the program last year. SpotCrime crime map shows crime incident data down to neighborhood crime activity including, reports, trends, and alerts. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! Zero-toxin coffee! Last year, in totality, we only seized 941, and we have three more months do go, said Leeser. Crime. Tipsters can remain anonymous and receive a cash reward if the information provided leads to an arrest and charges in the case. Weve really taken a precision type focus as it deals with gun violence, Leeser said. Sipplen has also represented one of the defendants in the Liming case, among defendants in other high-profile cases. 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Youre not smart if you dont partner with individuals and with entities that can help you out, Leeser said. Akron City Councilman Russ Neal represents West Akron's Ward 4, which saw 10 shooting deaths last year. Each time I come across one of these young men, I just let them know that, you know, there's a different way, there's a better option no matter how bleak it seems, your life has value," Sipplen said. A relatively new retailer has opened its first Ohio store in Summit County. According to the Akron Police Department's count, more than half of the city's 45 murder victims last year were Black males age 15 to 40, and 75% of victims were Black people, although only a third of the city's population is African American. Bath Township first responders transported all three individuals involved in the crash to Lima Memorial hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. They were from an age range from 15 to 26," he said. Follow him on Twitter @MarottaEric. 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