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Woman Wanted for Endangering Children, DUI

Christy Marie Scavotto may be hiding in Ohio or Virginia, police say

Diocese Hosts Talk on Criminal Justice Reform

Presentation to focus on reducing recidivism and helping offenders improve their lives

Niles Resident Calls for Stricter Parenting to Curb Juvenile Crime

Letter to the Editor argues that lack of discipline and structure in the home is the root cause of youth crime in Warren.

Man Arrested for Violating Protection Order During Traffic Stop

University Heights police found a man with a juvenile female who was the protected party in a criminal protection order.

Akron family still awaits answers in a 2018 unsolved killing

Police continue to review evidence and urge anyone with information to come forward in the 2018 shooting death of 24-year-old Cody Herring.

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Tuscarawas County man charged with 8th OVI

Authorities say the suspect has a history of drunk driving offenses.

Fire at Butler County Courthouse Disrupts Court Operations

Historic courthouse building damaged, cause under investigation

Kendrick, Johnson Appear for Motion to Suppress Hearings in Creachbaum Case

Defendants argue Miranda rights were not properly waived in 7-year-old's death case

Tipp City church hosts memorial for woman found dead

Ashley Flynn's death is under investigation by local authorities.

Marysville Woman Suspected of Faking School Threat to Cover Probation Violations

Police believe terroristic threats were a hoax to distract from probation issues.

d4vd's Family Fighting Against Testifying in Celeste Rivas Case

The grand jury has already gathered several testimonies and is now trying to summon the singer's family.

Ohio Teen Paralyzed in Incident at State-Run Youth Prison

Parents say the youth prison system "failed" their 15-year-old son Terrance, who is now paralyzed from the neck down.

Remains of Missing Hamilton Man Identified Through National DNA Database

William Lee Campbell's remains found in sewer system after 3 years

Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Warren Shootout

Sean King faces sentencing after admitting to federal gun charge related to 2026 incident.

Three locals charged with firearm violations

Trio to be arraigned next week after Union County Grand Jury indictment

Judge Sets Trial Date for Toledo Teen in Disputed Confession Case

17-year-old charged with 2025 murder will face trial in May after judge rules confession admissible.

New court date set for Michael McKee in Tepe murder case

The vascular surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her new husband won't actually be in court on the upcoming date.

Jordanian National Sentenced to 27 Months for Illegal Firearm Possession

Faces deportation after serving prison term in Ohio case