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A retired Akron detective says many police detractors are too quick to criticize before knowing the facts, including what's considered "deadly" force.

Akron police arrested Paul Messenger for drug trafficking and firearms offenses after a search warrant revealed drugs and ...

Akron police chased a goat on state Route 8 recently, and the clip impressed "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert.

AKRON, Ohio — Police are investigating and a man is facing charges after a 12-year-old boy was found unresponsive and later ...

During the March 24 Akron City Council meeting, members approved a $78,315 contract with TomTod Ideas Inc. for a partnership for the Creative Akron Summer Program. According to the legislation, the ...

Akron police said shots were fired at officers during a traffic stop in front of an elementary school. Two officers pulled a ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Akron police are actively searching for a shooting suspect who opened fire at two officers during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning, according to the Akron Fraternal Order ...

Around 2:30 p.m., officers and Akron Fire responded to the 100 block of South Balch Street for a report of a boy suffering ...

According to a social media post, the flowers are meant to signify "the blood on the City of Akron's hands." For months, Jazmir's death has been a source of calls for police reform in Akron ...