Shots fired at bail bondsmen in East Akron, one wounded
EAST AKRON — A group of bail bondsmen attempting to serve a warrant on a residence in East Akron was met with gunfire Thursday evening, leaving one member of the group wounded, according to police. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on the 1100 block of Seventh Avenue. Authorities say an unknown suspect fired at the bondsmen as they approached...
Kentucky woman arrested for murder of mother
KENTUCKY — A Kentucky woman, 32-year-old Torilena Fields, has been charged with murder after her mother's dismembered body was discovered at their home, with parts of the body reportedly "cooked" in an oven. Fields has been indicted on several charges, including murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and animal cruelty. According to an indictment, Fields is accused of...
Ohio cracks down on human trafficking with large operation
OHIO — Ohio's largest human trafficking operation, Operation END-OHHT, led to the arrest of 132 individuals, a collaborative effort of over 100 law enforcement agencies aiming to curb the demand for this heinous crime, as announced on Monday by Attorney General Dave Yost. Running from October 6 to October 12, the operation spanned multiple cities, including Akron, Columbus,...
Two arrested after police chase in Brimfield, child found in vehicle
BRIMFIELD — Two people were arrested following a police chase through residential neighborhoods on Sunday night that authorities say caused significant disturbance. An 11-year-old child was also found inside the vehicle. According to Brimfield police, the incident began around 9 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Edson Road for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly failed to...
Ohio man arrested after being drug under car by his son
TOLEDO — An Ohio father is facing criminal charges after an incident in which he was dragged under a car while his 9-year-old son was at the wheel, according to local reports. Clejuan Williams, 36, of Toledo, was reportedly intoxicated while teaching his son how to drive, according to WTVG, citing police sources. Video footage shows a vehicle slowly backing out...
Police find body in abandoned Ohio car wash
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Authorities in Ohio have identified a man whose body was found inside an abandoned car wash in Franklin County. The Franklin County Coroner's Office confirmed that fingerprints identified the man as 53-year-old Christopher M. Coleman. Coleman's remains were discovered on Wednesday night at the former Super Wash, located in the 1500 block of Holt Road in the...
Moreno comment on reproductive rights continues to shake up Ohio senate race
OHIO — Bernie Moreno, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, has faced continued criticism after a video surfaced in which he made comments about women voters and abortion. Speaking at a town hall in Warren County on September 20, Moreno suggested that many suburban women prioritize abortion rights in their voting decisions, even making a controversial...
Juvenile, two adults injured in Ohio shooting
CINCINNATI — Three people, including one child, were hospitalized following a shooting in a Mount Airy neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place near Shadymist Lane and Richwell Court around 2:45 p.m., according to Cincinnati police. Police reported that one victim was grazed in the head, another was shot in the thigh, and a third was shot in the...
One dead, three hospitalized following head-on crash in Toledo
TOLEDO — The Toledo Police Department has confirmed that one person was killed and three others are hospitalized following a head-on collision late Friday night. The crash occurred just after 11:00 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of West Laskey Road. According to police, a westbound vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with another car. The driver of the...
Ryan Day says “We got to do a better job” following Ohio State loss to Oregon
COLUMBUS — In his post-game press conference following the Buckeye’s loss to Oregon, Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day says he is wanting to better his team. “We got to do a better job of handling those situations and playing better overall,” Day said. In a game marked by seven lead changes, No. 2 Ohio State (5-1, 2-1) lost a nail-biter,...
