The Canton Police Department has announced the arrest of one of the two teen suspects accused of shooting and killing a 51-year-old Canton man earlier this month. Police were originally dispatched to…

The Canton Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 26-year-old woman Wednesday evening. Chief Jack Angelo said his department was dispatched to an apartment in the 500 block of 11 St. N.W.…

A Stark County resident has been selected as a presiding judge for Ohio’s Fifth District Court Of Appeals. Judge Earl E. Wise Jr. was selected to serve through the rest of this year as he was previously…

Just before midnight Saturday, the Canton Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Allen Ave SE for a car versus pole accident. When first responders with the Canton Fire Department arrived…

With construction continuing on new Meijer locations in Canton and Brunswick, the Midwestern grocery chain is looking to hire about 600 people. Meijer is looking to open locations on 3000 Center. Rd…

The Canton Police Department is investigating an accident that killed one person at the intersection of 4th St and Harrison NW after a stolen van crashed into another civilian vehicle. Chief Jack Angelo…

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating an exchange of a firearm on the premises of a local school district. Deputies were called to a home on the 1600 block of Markley Street NW…

Canton Police have obtained a warrant for a second teenager in connection to a murder that occurred Saturday morning in the city. Police are currently searching for Craig D. Avery, a 16-year-old black…

Due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 running rampant throughout the world, local hospitals and the Ohio National Guard in Stark County are working to find a new site for Coronavirus testing. The site…

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting that occurred following a road rage incident in Canton Township Sunday evening. Deputies were dispatched to a Marathon gas…

The Canton Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 3100 block of Gilbert Avenue NE. Officials responded to the area just after 12:30 A.M Saturday for reports of a man shot. When they arrived,…

The Canton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night in the 100 block of 17th St. N.W. just before 8 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the scene for reports of a shooting.…

The Ohio State Highway Patrol of Canton is investigating a two-vehicle accident that left a Canton man dead Saturday evening. Officials say Shannon L. Wilburn, 48, of Canton was driving a 1993 Ford…

A Canton city police officer has been placed on administrative leave following a shooting that left a suspect dead just minutes after the ball dropped to ring in the New Year. Chief Jack Angelo said…

CANTON - The family of a 17-year-old boy who was forced to eat pepperoni pizza filed a federal lawsuit against the Canton City School District on Wednesday. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court…

A new business has come to Waynesburg and residents in surrounding areas.  A & D Bargain Outlet opened its doors in the former Dollar General store located at 7967 Minerva Rd Se in Waynesburg. …

A Canton man has been arrested following a shooting in Bethlehem Township early Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:37 a.m., Stark County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 9500 block of Sherman…

An employee died Monday morning after a workplace accident took place at Timken Steel’s Gambrinus finishing plant. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident along…

Firefighters responded to Butterbridge Farms Pet Cemetery Wednesday evening for reports of a fire. Canal Fulton and Township firefighters were dispatched to the 5000 block of Butterbridge Rd. NW just…

A man was arrested by Stark County Sheriff Deputies Tuesday afternoon after reports of shots fired. Deputies were dispatched to the 7900 block of Woodrush Drive in Plain Township to reference to shots…

Two residents suffered smoke inhalation early Saturday morning after a fire at their home in the 12000 block of Baywood St SE. Minerva Fire Chief Aaron Stoller said his department responded to the…

Authorities have made an arrest in the 2009 disappearance of an Alliance-area teenager. Chief Deputy Ralph Spidalieri of the Portage County Sheriff's Office released this statement to social media…

The Minerva Local School District has requested additional officers after receiving information about an unspecified threat about school violencethrough social media to be carried out themorning of Thursday,…

A 13-year-old was arrested following an investigation of a threat directed at Edison Middle School, according to Perry Township Police. The department was notified around 4:30 p.m. about the social…

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left four people injured Friday night in Plain Township. Sheriff George Maier said deputies responded to the call of a single vehicle…

The Canton Police Department has made an arrest following a series of emails and a phone call threatening to "shoot up" a Goodwill Industries Store in the 400 block of 9th St. S.W. in Canton. Chief…

The Canton Police Department is investing the death of a 57-year-old man found shot to death Diana Place NW. The victim was identified as Otis Richard Keller. Keller’s body was found with a gunshot…

As the winter months approach, Covid-19 numbers are on the rise once again. The high volume of patients seeking treatment right now is causing long wait times at local hospitals in Stark County as they…

The Canton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the downtown area Thursday night near the Light Up Downtown event. Details are limited at this time, but Canton Police Lt. Dennis…

Robert Torrence, 29, entered a guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter charges Tuesday for the killing of 27-year-old Devon Meredith of Massillon. The shooting happened at Torrence’s home in the…

Thanksgiving has come and gone. So, now it’s officially time to get ready for the upcoming holiday season. Allison Gromofsky is the Marketing Coordinator for Visit Canton and she spoke with Jordan…

The Massillon Police Department is warning against the latest TikTok challenge known as the 'Kool Aid Man Challenge'. The goal of the challenge is to replicate the '70s Kool-Aid commercials as teenagers…

Some people look to make a difference in the world.  Beth Humbert is one of those people.  She found the inspiration to change the world through her youngest daughter Caroline being involved…

Jonathan Stinnett, the man accused of kidnapping his neighbor, five-year-old Ana Grace Burke, is scheduled to be extradited back to Ohio next week. The 36-year-old suspect was arrested in Illinois…

A 25-year-old Plain Township man was arrested Tuesday night after a two-year-old girl was found wandering alone on U.S. Route 62. Stark County Jail records indicated that the man was watching the toddler…

A 71-year-old Canton man is dead after his car was struck head on by another vehicle Monday morning. The accident occurred near the intersection of State Route 241 and US Route 30 in Tuscarawas Township.…

An Ohio Amber Alert issued for a missing five-year-old girl from Stark County has been canceled after she was located safe in Illinois. Police say Ana Grace Burke was located Bloomington, Illinois after…

The Jackson Twp. Police Department has issued warrants for the arrest of Jonathan Stinnett, the man accused of abducting the five-year-old girl who is his neighbor. Family tell me that Stinnett is…

One local family is asking for any information that will lead to the location of the family’s five-year-old daughter. Ana Grace Burke, 5, was reported missing late Thursday night after she left a…

The Jackson Twp. Police Department are searching for six-year-old Ana Grace Burke and 36-year-old Jonathan Lee Stinnett, both reported missing from the the 7200 block of Fulton Drive, NW, at 6:15 pm Thursday…

Nine people are dead and countless others injured after a crowd surge at the Travis Scott AstroWorld Festival in Houston, Texas. Stark County teen Cooper Downerd was among the injured; he spoke with Jordan…

If you are heading to the Strip in North Canton, you may want to rethink due to a power outage that has left the area in the dark. According to AEP Ohio, nearly 2,000 homes and businesses have been…

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old man from Navarre Wednesday morning in Wayne County. The accident, which involved a pickup truck and a commercial truck, occurred on State Route 21…

The Canton Police confirm a 29-year-old Canton woman has died following a weekend shooting that left her and another man injured on Sunday. The woman, identified as Shanee L. Betz, was dropped off in…

Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo says two people were injured in a shooting Sunday night in the 1800 block of Spring Ave N.E. Chief Angelo reported that officers were dispatched to the area for reports…

A 51-year-old has died following a crash with his motorcycle and a minivan, according to Alliance Police. The man, who has not been publicly identified, was traveling eastbound in the 2500 block of…

Students, faculty and staff in the Salem City School District are mourning the loss of a teacher junior high and high school teacher. Kera Lemasters-Leskovec died in a head-on collision in Lexington…

The Canton Police Department says a Plain Township man died Tuesday night in a car accident on U.S. Route 62. The man, Joseph Hester, 50, of Cliftmont Avenue NE, died at the scene of the crash, which…

The Alliance Police Department announced the arrest of Danield F. Lattanzio, 27, who is accused of robbing the Rite Aid in Alliance located at E. State St and Arch Ave on Monday evening. Police claim…

UPDATE: The 2019 Nissan Altima was driven by Jonathan Walter, 28, of Alliance, Ohio. The 2015 Ford Fusion was operated by Kera Lemasters-Leskovec, 32, of Atwater, Ohio. Two drivers have died following…

The Canton Metro Crash Team is investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle, according to Chief Jack Angelo. Canton Police responded to the crash at the intersection of 30th St and…

The City of Alliance Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred just before 9:30 p.m. at the Rite Aid located on State St. and Arch St. Police say the suspect entered the store…

A two-year-old child has died after being shot in the face in Canton. Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo said his department was dispatched to a home in the 1600 block of Royal Ave. NE after receiving…

A young boy was killed Monday evening at a home in the 1600 block of Royal Ave NE in Canton. Officials with the Stark County Coroner’s Office said a young boy was killed, but details of his death…

It's been 192 days since Richard Nelson walked into the Bob Evans at Lesh Street and U.S. Route 62 and shot his ex-lover, Rebecca Rogers, 38. Nelson was found guilty by a Stark County jury of the…

Some local businesses suffered damage from Thursday evening’s unexpected storms. The National Weather Service of Cleveland has confirmed a tornado touched down in Jackson Township. Royal Docks Brewing…

Nichalous Harvey, 37, of Canton, who was accused of shooting and killing Aaron Lucas in early August will not be indicted by the Stark County grand jury. A grand jury said there was not enough evidence…

Many industries have been impacted by the lack of willing workers, and the refuge industry wasn't missed. Kimble Companies is suffering a lack of drivers. Many Kimble Companies clients are watching…

The life of a Canton resident was claimed Monday afternoon after a fire broke out in a NW Canton home. Officials said a body, which is believed to be of the home's occupant, was found on the front…

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in Wednesday night’s fatal single-vehicle crash. The victim is Timothy Michael Wilson, 43, of Minerva. Deputies determined Wilson…

The Stark County Sheriff’s is investigating a car accident that left one person dead Wednesday night outside of East Canton in Osnaburg Township. Officials said they responded around 9:50 p.m. to…

Many have speculated, but the cat is out of the bag: Amazon is coming to Stark County. Amazon.com announced they will be occupying the warehouse planned for the former Skyland Pines Golf Club, JMN has…

The Magnolia Police Department are currently searching for a man and woman they say 'escaped apprehension from the Magnolia Police department during a traffic stop'. The man, Larry Tyler Carman, is…

The Canton Police Department told JMN that one person is dead following a semi-truck vs. pedestrian accident in Canton just after 1 a.m. Friday morning. Details are limited, but according to a press…

A former Sandy Valley teacher has accepted a guilty plea after being charged with multiple sex crimes involving a minor. Jason Neading, 39, of East Sparta was sentenced to four years in prison on a…

Stark County residents remain in the dark as to what Skyland Pines is being converted to after the selling of the location in September. Skyland Pines, home to one of the best golf courses in the area,…

A 74-year-old man died early Saturday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said they were dispatched to the intersection of Robertsville Avenue Southeast…

An 82-year-old Alliance woman is being treated at Mercy Medical Center after her car was hit head on Thursday afternoon, leaving her with serious injuries. The crash occurred when a 2010 Jeep Patriot…

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a plane crash that occurred Tuesday, just after 4 p.m. in a field northeast of East Sparta in Pike Township in Stark County. Officials…

North Canton has a “selfie-style” mural ready for the community. Don Hill, the owner of Art Uncorked Studio & Gallery in Jackson Township unveiled a mural depicting three iconic celebrities,…

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Markis R. Hopkins, 16, of 1921 Otto Pl NE, Canton A local teenager is dead following a shooting in the 400 block of WC Henderson Ave NE Sunday afternoon.…

Just before 2 a.m. Friday morning, police were dispatched to 1431 Scoville Ave SW for reports of a shooting. When officers responded to the scene, they discovered a man inside the home with multiple…

Police have made another arrest in the federal investigation of a local Canton-area gang. The FBI, Canton Police and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives announced the arrest…

The Canton Police are investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend. Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of 2nd St. SE for a reported shooting September 11 just before 2pm. Chief Jack…

Students were evacuated from Washington Elementary early Thursday morning after a work crew struck a gas line at the school in the Alliance area. According to a statement sent to family of the students,…

The Stark County Sheriff's Office arrived at a home in East Canton on Sunday to make an arrest of a local man, but it took extra man power to get him to comply, according to a release from the Stark County…

Have you seen this 18-year-old boy? The Marlboro Police Department is asking for help locating 18-year-old Daniel Horvath, 18, of Lexington Township. Daniel was last seen Saturday (Sept. 4) afternoon…

UPDATE: The passenger of the motorcycle, Lacy M. Mathess, has died as a result of her injuries from the crash that occurred Aug. 21. Two people were transported to the hospital following an accident…

On Wednesday evening, the Canton Local school district announced that they would be implementing a mandatory mask policy for all students and staff members. The mask mandate comes after 26 students…

An application will be presented to Minerva Village Council on Oct. 12 to determine if the Village of Minerva will be allowed to set up outdoor drinking areas for special events. The outdoor drinking…

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that occurred in Stark County Monday that left one man dead. According to OSP, John Diamond of Tracy, California, was driving…

The Alliance City Schools are implementing a mask requirement for students and staff effective Friday (Aug. 27). District families received a message from Superintendent Robert Gress Thursday about…

UPDATE: The driver of the motorcycle, 67-year-old Charles R. Wise of Plain Township and the motorcycle passenger, 66-year-old Virginia E. Wise of Plain Township were pronounced deceased at the scene.…

A 10-year investigation concluded Tuesday morning with the arrest of a slew of self-claimed gang members who are a part of the “Shorb Blocc” gang. "Members of the 'Shorb Blocc' gang committed numerous…

Two people were transported to the hospital following an accident Saturday evening. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle.…

The Stark County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a crash that left a man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sheriff George T. Maier says that his deputies responded to the 6700…

A Stark County man is heading to prison for the death of a 23-year-old woman. Mario Lerario, 40, is accused of hitting and killing Abby Vanest in November of 2020 while he was under the influence.…

Officials are investigating a motorcycle accident that left a 17-year-old boy dead Sunday afternoon. Canton Police Chief Jack Angelo says Gage A. Carroll, of Canton, died from injuries he sustained…

Two juveniles escaped the Stark County Attention Center on Sunday, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Following the escape from the center, the two juveniles allegedly stole a vehicle…

A man has surrendered and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Aaron Lucas.  Nichalous Harvey, 37, of Canton, is accused of shooting Lucas multiple times Sunday evening. He…

An arrest has been made in the Saturday evening shooting death of a 65-year-old woman who was fatally shot in her driveway. Police say Javier D. Blood, of 26th St. NE, was booked into the Stark County…

I was trying to think of an appropriate start to this piece but I believe the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, David Baker, said it best when he took the mic on Saturday night before the Class…

The father of Ace and ArCel Lucas was found dead in the driveway of a home located in the 10000 block of 13th St. NW Sunday evening, according to Canton Police. Aaron Lucas, 29, died after receiving…

A 65-year-old woman was shot to death Saturday night in the 100 block of Belden Avenue SE. inside her home. Canton police say the victim, Jenny B. Norris, was shot in the abdomen. No suspects have…

In a press release sent by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in accordance with the latest health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Canton…

An official with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to JMN that their department is currently on scene of a fatal two-vehicle accident in the Louisville area. The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon…

An East Canton man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Paris Township on July 28. The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says Roger L. Redman, 72, was operating a 1973…

The low vaccination rate and the substantial transmission of Covid in Stark County has the CDC urging residents to begin masking indoors again, regardless of their vaccination status. In May, the CDC…

A new facility for cancer patients is coming to Canton and the funding is complete. “Each gift and every dollar helped us reach this goal, and we are so grateful to the wonderful members of our community…

A wicked fire Close down Portage Street north West in Jackson Twp. Friday afternoon. Officials say that a vehicle was traveling down portage, when it crashed into a camper, forcing it to overturn.…

One local school district is taking a step they believe is necessary to protect students and staff from the spread of the coronavirus. Thursday evening, Canton City Schools announced they will require…

Matt Kiraly contributed to this story For students who are attending Walsh University in North Canton, there will be a unique opportunity to be awarded scholarship money. The university is planning…

The Stark County Sheriff’s Offiice has identified the four people who died in a two-vehicle accident just before 5 p.m. Thursday on State Route 153. Kyle Dougherty, 35, Diane Clark, 65, Charles Neff,…

Four people are dead following a multi-vehicle accident in Nimishillen Twp. At 4:57 p.m., the Stark County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a two-vehicle accident on SR 153, just 1/10th mile…

A 17-year-old Louisville boy died Thursday as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident Tuesday. Thomas Warner, of Louisville, was driving eastbound on Georgetown Rd, when troopers say he failed…

A family from Canton is mourning the loss of a 7-year-old child who died suddenly inside a vacation rental home Sunday evening. News outlets around the North Carolina Outer Banks say emergency workers…

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1600 block of Elberts Ave. SW for reports of a vehicle fire in North Canton. When they arrived on scene at 3:03 a.m., they discovered a SUV fully engulfed…

A lawsuit has been filed against many of the Canton City School Board of Education members, a former coach, an attorney and a player's parent. Former Canton McKinley head football coach and five of…

The Canton Police are still investigating a fatal shooting Saturday morning. Police say they were dispatched to the 900 block of 3rd St. NW for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they located…

Two people are behind bars after a large fight/shooting at a local establishment in Alliance early Sunday morning. Police were dispatched to Elks Lodge Sunday morning just after midnight after receiving…

A two-vehicle crash claimed two lives Sunday afternoon. Brittany Spohn, 36, of Ravenna, was driving east on Ohio 14 when she lost control of her vehicle. She crossed the center line and collided westbound…

Members of the Alliance Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred at Elks Lodge on Ash St. late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, dispatched confirmed to JMN. Details are very…

The Canton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday morning. According to Chief Jack Angelo, his department was dispatched to the 900 block of 3rd St. NW for reports…

A change of plea has come in a brutal Stark County case. Travonce Backie, the man accused of beating 85-year-old Ralph White so bad he nearly died, has changed his plea from not guilty by reason of…

A 33-year-old Alliance man died Wednesday evening after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in Perry Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The driver of the vehicle, identified…

Quarantine was a time period for people to dive into a new hobby.  For 28 year-old Sierra Lepley, that new hobby was baking.  The Alliance native and Canton resident works as a full-time…

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified a Canton area teen who drowned Monday in Lake Erie. Omarion Baker, 13, was swimming at Villa Angela Beach in Cleveland when he went under water just…

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that left one man dead and another man behind bars. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. Monday morning in the area…

The Canton Police have arrested a man in connection with an April murder. On April 27, 2021, police responded to the 600 block of Cleveland Ave. SW for reports of an unconscious man. When they arrived,…

Emergency personnel are on scene of several locations in Stark County due to high waters caused by a fast and heavy downpour of rain Wednesday evening. The Belden Village Mall area was impacted heavily…

Yes, people will steal just about anything. The Canton Township Road and Parks Department is asking for the return of stolen flags that were placed along Faircrest Ave in honor of the 4th of July Holiday.…

Thomas Humphrey, 48, was arrested by Canton Police Wednesday night in the murder of Devon Meredith. Humphrey was charged with Complicity to Commit Murder after police responded to a fatal shooting Monday…

The Canton City School Board voted unanimously to terminate three of the six former assistant McKinley football coaches from their district employment - separate from their previous coaching jobs.…

One of the two suspects in the murder of 27-year-old Devon Meredith of Massillon has turned himself in, according to Canton Police Lt. Dennis Garren. Robert L. Torrence II, 29, who has been charged…

The Canton Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for two men who they believe were involved in the murder of a Massillon man in a Canton home. Police are searching for Robert L. Torrence, 29,…

The Canton Police Department is investigating the death of a 27-year-old. Police were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of 6th St NW after a caller said a man had been assaulted in the home. When…

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested for assistance in an investigation Monday in Uniontown. The Uniontown Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire in the 3900 block…

The Jackson Township Police Department has identified the deceased in Sunday’s suspected triple murder-suicide. Chief Mark Brink says when his department responded for a welfare check, they located…

The Jackson Twp. Police department is currently investigating after four family members were found dead in the 6800 block of Salerno St, NW. Chief Mark Brink said his department was requested to the…

The Canton City School District has released the video of the entire incident involving several coaches who allegedly forced a player to consume a pepperoni pizza against despite him vocalizing his religious…

One person is dead after officials with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to a shooting in the 700 block of West Common Street NE in Plain Township. The shooting occurred around…

At the center of an investigation that has captured much of Northeast Ohio, former Canton McKinley head football coach Marcus Wattley has decided to speak out after the Canton City School Board fired…

Federal agents are asking for your help in located a man wanted for an assault and robbery. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a money reward for information that leads to the…

Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert tells JMN that the school district has concluded their investigation into head coach Marcus Wattley and seven other coaches who forced a player to consume…

A Canton mother has been charged with child endangering, felonious assault and domestic violence after Canton Police say she placed her children in danger by "throwing one out the second story window."…

More details are being released regarding the suspension of eight McKinley football coaches, including the team's head coach. The family of a Canton McKinley football player has obtained an attorney…

Canton Police tell JMN that their department is conducting a death investigation after a female body was located in the 1600 block of 4th St SE Monday. The identity of the female has not been released…

Canton McKinley’s Head Football Coach and seven other coaches have been placed on administrative leave, according to a statement released to JMN. An official with the school says Marcus Wattley,…

It’s a dream come true for many crafters in the area. Hobby Lobby will be opening a store in Jackson Township - it’s first in Stark County. The popular craft retail store filed paperwork with…

The Canton Township Fire Department and multiple other departments remain on scene of a large fire at PSC Metals at Varley and Gambrinus SW. An official with Canton Township Fire says a large amount…

Like many around the globe, the Daystar Auto Family suffered an unbearable loss at the hands of Covid-19 in 2020. Tom Utley, a 49-year-old manager at Daystar’s North Canton location, died in December…

William D. Boggs, 43, of N. Mill St. in Waynesburg was arrested by federal agents Tuesday morning after a swat situation. Anne Murphy, spokeswoman for the US Marshals, tells JMN that Boggs was at the…

The scene is clear in Waynesburg after a swat situation forced a heavy police presence Tuesday morning. Dispatch tells JMN that Canton Swat, the US Marshals, Waynesburg police, Stark County Sheriff’s…

A Doylestown man was arrested Friday in connection to a homicide in the 300 block of 9th St SE in Canton. Canton police were dispatched to the area in reference to an unresponsive man who suffered…

A Waynesburg man is behind bars after court documents say he held a 17-year-old girl captive at an oil well site. According to Canton Municipal Court records, Samuel Bowles, 27, was charged with kidnapping,…

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said a 23-year-old Canton man died Wednesday in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 11:59 in Plain Township. Investigators say Alexander R. Anderson of Canton…

Two men are in the hospital following a shooting outside of East Canton in Canton Township on Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Stark County Sheriff's Office, deputies were…

A Canton mother is behind bars after police believe she killed her infant child by assaulting him with several pieces of household furniture Monday evening. Chief Jack Angelo said his officers responded…

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating Robert Leach, 87, of Navarre. Officials say Leach left his Navarre home around 8:30 Thursday morning to go to Acme on Whipple Ave. NW. He…

Canton Police and fire responded to a residence in the 600 block of Cleveland Ave SW due to a call about an unconscious man. When emergency personnel arrived, the man was dead. Police said he appeared…

The Stark County Prosecutor's office, in conjunction with the Canton Police Department will be hosting a community gun buyback on Saturday, May 15th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m at the Canton Civic Center…

Jason Neading remains in the Stark County Jail after being arrested Friday night on a rape charge involving a minor. Neading was a teacher at the Sandy Valley Middle School before the district accepting…

Richard Nelson, the 54-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting at Bob Evans Friday morning, pled not guilty to an aggravated murder charge Tuesday morning. Nelson is accused of shooting and killing his…

The US Marshal have confirmed to JMN that Aaron Pierre Thomas, 33, died last week while being treated at an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds from a March 24 incident. Thomas died Thursday.…

Richard Nelson, the 54-year-old accused of fatally shooting and killing Rebecca Rogers, 38, inside a Bob Evans Friday morning, was 'unavailable' to appear for his scheduled court arraignment Monday morning.…

A three-year-old is in serious condition after a being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon while riding their bike in the 300 Block Of Arlington Ave NW in Canton. Details remain limited but Lt. Dennis…

Jason M. Neading, 39, a Sandy Valley Middle School teacher, was arrested Friday night after a sex-related investigation. Neading, of East Sparta, was booked into the Stark County Jail on a rape charge,…

A day full of searching has come to an end after a Friday morning murder at the Bob Evans on Lesh St SE near 62 in Canton. Canton police say Richard James Nelson, 54, was arrested nearly 12 hours…

Canton Police responded to the Bob Evans on Lesh St in Canton just before 10 am Friday morning for reports of a shooting. Police say that a man, now identified as Richard James Nelson, walked into…

The suspect accused of hitting 23-year-old Abby Vanest’s vehicle and killing her will face trial in May. Stark County Common Pleas Judge Chyrssa Harnett scheduled Mario Lerario’s trial date to…

Jason McDermitt was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday afternoon. McDermitt was convicted on April 8 for the shooting death of Morgan Fox. He was found guilty on charges of aggravated…

The Jackson Twp. Fire Department confirmed to JMN that a man is dead after his boat capsized in a pond on Wednesday morning. Chief Timothy G. Berczik said that an 'elderly man' died as a result of the…

Update (7:20 p.m. April 9, 2021): The Amber Alert has been canceled and the boys are now back with their mother, Jackson Twp. police confirm. An Amber Alert was issued but later canceled after Jackson…

Thursday afternoon, Jason McDermitt was found fuilty on charges of Aggravated Murder and Firearm Specification and Menancing by Stalking after shooting and killing Morgan Fox, 29, in North Canton. Police…

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting the death of a juvenile believed to be from Marlington High School. OSHP says the teenager was driving a 2011 Kia Optima when he was reportedly seen speeding…

Sources tell JMN that Mario Lerario, the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run of Abby Vanest, did not show for his Friday morning arrangement but he did write in a not guilty plea the night before. Lerario…

The Jackson Township police department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Christie's Cabaret near Belden Village on Everhard Rd. The police department isn’t releasing much info, but dispatch…

Jackson Twp. police have announced the arrest of Mario Donald Lerario in the December death of Abby Vanest, 23. Police say Lerario was driving over 95 MPH an hour when his vehicle crashed into Vanest’s…

A Canton man is in custody following a narcotics investigation. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office Metro Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 2100 block of Harrison Ave. SW. in…

A Virginia man who was allegedly involved in a shootout with US Marshals in Canton was convicted in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Virginia in 2017. Court records show that Aaron Pierre…

A US Marshal agent was left injured Wednesday evening after a shootout with a suspect in Canton. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, agents were serving an arrest warrant on a suspect out of Virginia.…

Officials have confirmed that a US Marshal was shot while serving an arrest warrant in the 1700 block of Regent Avenue in Canton. Canton police also say that the suspected shooter was also shot. The…

Friday afternoon, the US Marshals arrested Yousif Alhallaq MD on charges of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault at his place of business. Alhallaq is accused of trying to cause death…

UPDATE: The family of Nickolas Hamilton says he has been found safe and in contact with family members. ORIGINAL STORY: The Stark County Sheriff's office is searching for a Louisville man who was last…

The City of North Canton Police Department identified a juvenile suspect responsible for a social media threat alleging they were going to shoot up Hoover High School. Police say a tip was received…

Students in the Louisville City School District will be home on Wednesday, March 10 as several staff members recover after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the school's…

Jackson Township Police have confirmed the body of Jane McClelland was discovered Sunday morning behind The Strip in Canton near Stark State College. McClelland, 64, was reported missing Friday by…

Seven Sandy Valley wrestlers are heading to the state tournament, a new school record for the Cardinals. The previous record was four state qualifiers. Brandon Boggs, Brody Marks, Bam Moyer, Devon Watkins,…

The Thursday morning arraignment court hearing for Travonce Backie, the man accused of brutally beating an 85-year-old man, has been delayed due to quarantine. Backie is charged with attempted murder…

If you're traveling along I-77 near Route 800, you may notice something a little off. No, it's not a mobile office, it's a small house sitting in a construction zone. Ohio Department of Transportation…

Canton police have announced they are looking for 32-year-old Travonce R. Backie in connection to an assault that left 85-year-old Ralph White hospitalized. Warrants for Attempted Murder (F1) and Felonious…

WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT Canton police are investigating an assault after an 85-year-old man was beat so badly after a car accident, he was left hospitalized. Police say the…

Stark County Sheriff George Maier announced on Monday that his office has released a new smartphone application to “further serve the citizens of Stark County.” The goal of the app is to better…

A virtual public involvement meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the U.S. 30 Roadway Relocation Project. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation's website, "the…

Updated information (2/18/2021 3:56 p.m.): Jackson Twp. Police has made contact with the person identified as the ‘owner’ of the wild cat. The person told police he has never kept large cats nor does…

An arrest has been made in connection with several burglary reports in Plain Township, according to the Stark County Sheriff's Office. Abel Owens was arrested during an active burglary Friday, February…

Craig A. Wells, 39, of North Olmsted was arrested Tuesday night after driving his vehicle through road barriers and closure signs, colliding head-on with a parked Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)…

21-year-old Gage Woods has been charged with Felonious Assault (F2) after being arrested in connection to a shooting that left a juvenile injured. On Monday, February 8th, 2021, deputies responded to…

An official with the Stark County Sheriff’s office tells JMN that one person sustained non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the leg Monday afternoon. Authorities responded to the 12000…

Stark County Sheriff deputy Hiller was responding to an emergency call at 1:38 Friday morning when she lost control of her vehicle on the slush/ice covered road in Osnaburg Township along State Route…

On Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 1:07 a.m., Stark County sheriff deputies responded to a shooting at a home in the 2300 block of 44th Street NW. Deputies located a male victim with multiple gunshot…

While parked on a closed portion of I-77, a Canton police cruiser was damage and an officer injured when a suspected impaired driver drove through barricades, according to Canton police. Officials…

Four individuals were arrested by the Stark County Sheriff's office in connection with a string of break-ins and thefts that occurred in Tuscarawas Township from Nov. 8, 2020 to Jan. 18, 2021. Deputies…

An Alliance High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a gun was found in the waistband of his pants. Alliance police is handling the investigation, and they said a .22 caliber handgun…

A motorist has been charged with an OVI, driving with a suspended drivers license and failure to keep an assured cleared distance (ACDA) after crashing into a Louisville (OH) police cruiser early Sunday…

Canton police tell JMN that they were dispatched to the 2100 block of Tuscarawas St E. to investigate a shooting Thursday at 8:30 am. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old female dead in the…

ALLIANCE – Portia Johnson, the principal at the Alliance Alternative Academies in the Alliance City School district, was saddened and disappointed after waking up to hateful, racist and demeaning images…

Late Monday night, the home of an Alliance City School staff member was allegedly vandalized. The vandalization included hateful language, including the use of the 'n-word'. Alliance City School district…

UPDATE: A police report identifies the driver of the vehicle as 34-year-old Darling Ove of 13th Street NW, Canton. Canton Police are investigating after a single-car accident left a 34-year-old woman…

The Canton Police Department is investigating after the body of a man was found in Canton in the Nimishillen Creek under I-77. Canton Police Lt. Dennis Garren tells JMN they are not releasing the victims…