Akron community leaders respond to forceful arrest of Firestone High School student
Opinions varied from supporting the involved officers to urging that police officers be pulled from Akron Public Schools.
Family of Jayland Walker, man shot dead by police, reaches $4.8 million settlement with Akron
The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man killed when eight police officers fired 94 bullets at him after he shot at least ...
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Akron Cops Recognized at Annual Luncheon
Two Akron police officers were honored at an annual luncheon hosted by the Paul G. Barnes Optimist Club, recognizing their ...
Review finds Akron officer's action 'justifiable' in April 1 shooting that wounded teen
Lake County prosecutors find Ryan Westlake, who has since been fired from Akron force, was justified when he shot, wounded ...
Video shows Akron officer punching Firestone student accused of evading metal detectors
The mayor on Monday said he found the video "upsetting." The officer is on administrative duty pending the outcome of a ...
Akron police officer indicted, accused of creating and sharing child porn
An Akron police officer is accused of creating and distributing child pornography and was been indicted on 11 felony charges ...
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik addresses calls for Police Chief Brian Harding to resign, city gives updates on violent crime statistics
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is holding a press conference to discuss a variety of topics, which include public safety, the ...