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.

One person is in custody after early-morning gunfire in Mayfield Heights; police say there were no injuries and the probe is ongoing.

A passerby discovered a deceased person on the sidewalk near East 61st and St. Clair, and police say the death is under investigation.

Emergency crews treated and transported a teenage male after a reported self-inflicted gunshot in Garfield Heights; authorities are investigating and details remain limited.

A 21-year-old man was identified after being found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a crashed SUV on Winton Avenue. Akron detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Dispatch audio circulating online says a woman suffered about a dozen stab wounds and a suspect was detained while hospital police held witnesses. Investigators are processing a vehicle as detectives seek answers.

Marvin Flemings Jr. pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in the 2024 death of 18‑year‑old Tamer Almadi inside a Euclid Avenue clothing store. Sentencing is set for June 16.