Olmsted Falls police warned residents Wednesday about an active police situation that drew multiple patrol units. Authorities released limited details as officers worked the scene.

A 21‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' the Octapharma Plasma center in Perry Township; K‑9 tracking led officers to a Canton home.

Deputies say three speeders were stopped on I‑90; one stop allegedly produced an OVI, loaded firearms and cocaine, the sheriff's office posted.

An 18‑year‑old from Veneta, Oregon, was federally charged after a string of swatting calls that forced dozens of Ohio schools into lockdown. Investigators say he admitted involvement to the FBI and is due in court June 12.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed an emergency complaint after Ohio EPA inspectors found untreated sewage bypassing Harrisville's wastewater plant and entering Sloan Run. The state wants a court order to force repairs and secure a qualified operator.

Avon Lake police are investigating after a stray cat was euthanized after vets determined it had been shot with a pellet, local rescuers say social posts point to other injured cats.

Akron police released photos after a man was shot at Hardesty Park last Wednesday; detectives say the victim’s injuries are non‑life‑threatening and seek tips. Case #26‑058903 is open.

Jeffrey A. Knerr, 53, died after his car struck the trailer of a tanker truck on State Route 93 in Tuscarawas County. Troopers say impairment is suspected and the crash is under investigation.

A 911 outage in Summit County disrupted calls early Wednesday; officials say text‑to‑911 still worked and urged residents to use alternate numbers for non‑emergencies.

Portage County's 911 lines faltered Tuesday night; officials set up a temporary emergency number (330-842-6399) while crews investigate. Service was reported down across dispatch centers.

Stark County says its 9‑1‑1 lines are down, county dispatchers are answering calls at (330) 430‑3800, then press 0. Text‑to‑911 may work where available.

A two-vehicle crash at SR 21 and SR 212 in Bethlehem Township on Memorial Day killed a 28-year-old Coshocton man and injured two others.

A stolen car flipped near West 28th and Detroit Avenue after a shooting; four teens were arrested and one 15‑year‑old was hospitalized. Police recovered two guns and are asking for tips.