Both officers are on paid administrative leave as the Akron Police Department internally investigates. Not only was an officer injured, but also a bystander. She was reportedly shot in the leg.

When detectives tried to stop Leatherwood’s car, Akron police said he intentionally struck multiple cruisers in an attempt to escape.

For Steven Rockich, it seemed like common sense. In three separate interviews with News 5 since last fall, Rockich pleaded his case that the City of Akron should pay for the damage done to his car.

As large sums of money from opioid settlements trickle into Ohio communities, some are choosing to fund law enforcement ...

The cases have now been referred to the special prosecutions appointed to review the matter. The Jones case was appointed to the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Section.

AKRON, Ohio — A 31-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after Akron police say he crashed a stolen vehicle into an apartment building and struck two police vehicles. According to Akron ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Akron police said they arrested a 31-year-old man who crashed his car into an apartment building, striking a gas meter and prompting an evacuation, then rammed a police ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Multiple cars were shot up in Akron Sunday night. Police said around 8 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Work Drive for a report of shots fired. When police arrived, ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO ... according to police. He died on the scene. Both crashes remain under investigation. “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic losses from two fatal car accidents that ...

AKRON, Ohio — An Akron man will spend at least 15 years in prison following a spree of crimes that included his stealing a car from a gas ... through West Akron," police claimed at the time.

On the recorded call, the impact of the car hitting the apartment could be heard as the victim told the dispatcher, “oh my God, he’s going to break down the door!” When Akron Police ...

Sen. Moreno proposes "Larry Henderson Act" for 20-year minimum sentence for assaulting federal officers; Rep. Sykes reintroduces police de-escalation training bill.