Thursday, 25 March 2021 06:44

Some Charges in Na'Kia Crawford Murder Case Dropped

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Summit County prosecutors are dismissing some of the charges filed against two suspects in the murder of 18-year-old Na'Kia Crawford.

The young North High School grad was gunned down while sitting in the car with her grandmother at a traffic light at North Howard and West North Streets back on June 14th of last year.

The murder made national news as the search for Na'Kia's killer or killers sparked a nationwide manhunt that is still ongoing. Akron-native and NBA Champion LeBron James tweeted "Justice for Na'Kia" shortly after the young girl's murder. 

 

Weeks after the murder, 19-year-old Jaion Bivins of Akron and 25-year-old Janisha George of Tallmadge were arrested on obstruction and tampering charges that are now dropped.

The primary suspect in the case, Adarus Black, is still on the run. While the prosecutor's office isn't commenting, Akron Police Lieutenant Mike Miller tells News 5 that the dismissal of these charges against Bivins and George does not meant they won't be charged again when Adarus Black is found.

More: Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan discussing the search for Na'Kia's killer on the Ray Horner Morning Show


Wednesday, 24 March 2021 10:31

Akron Police: Help Us Find Robbers!

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Akron police asking for help to find the thief who snatched an 89 year old woman's purse as she was getting into her car Monday afternoon about 4:00, at the PNC Bank in the 800 block of West Market Street.

The suspect is described as a black male, 20-30-years-old, wearing Nike, “Just Do It,” hooded sweatshirt and black shorts, and may frequent the Highland Square area.

They're also on the lookout for a pair of carjackers, who allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and stole her car Tuesday. It happened after she gave them a ride from Canton Township to an appartment in the 600 block of Darrow Road. Her car, a  mint green Toyota Celica, Ohio license plate JBZ4506, is still missing.

The male suspect was described as a white male, 20-30-years-old, 6’0” – 6’4” tall, about 160 pounds. He had brown hair, and was wearing a hat. The female suspect was around 20-30-years-old, about 5’3” – 5’6” tall and between 130 -150 pounds. Both suspects were carrying duffle bags.

If you can help; contact the Akron Police Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. You can also contact The Summit County Crimestoppers. Call 330-434-COPS Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637. Callers can remain anonymous.

A week ago, things didn't look too hopeful for Boy Scout Troop 172 out fo Munroe Falls after a trailer containing all of their camping gear had been stolen out of the Twin Falls United Methodist Church parking lot. That is the same place the troop has stored the trailer for about a decade without any previous incident. 
 
The estimated cost of the stolen trailer and equipment was roughly $10,000, leaving the troop down on their luck and out a lot of money. Money that they didn't have. 
 
Well, in just over a week's time, thanks to the Munroe Falls community, local news outlets, and countless others who stepped up, Troop 172 was able to raise nearly $14,000 to help replace the stolen items. 
 
Additionally, donations of camping gear were made, making it an even better story for the local troop. 
 
Meanwhile, Munroe Falls Police are still looking for the stolen trailer and the person or people who took it. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 330-688-3555. 
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 10:58

USPS Hiring in Akron, Cleveland

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The United States Postal Service is now hiring in our area. 

Per an update this week, the USPS is looking to fill 150 city carrier assistant positions across Cleveland and Akron. 

The positions are starting out at $17.29 per hour. 

Background checks and drug screenings are given to all applicants. 

Find out more information and apply at USPS.com

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and in a time where many have been afraid of heading into hospitals or venturing into public spaces due to COVID-19, medical professionals urge folks to keep up with their screenings.

Dr. Stephen Brandstetter is with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about staying on schedules with screenings, especially with something like colon cancer. Dr. Brandstetter says colon cancer is slow growing, and that if one does not get screened in time, symptoms may mean the cancer is further along than expected. He also touched on the risk factors and what can cause colon cancer, especially with family history.


Tuesday, 23 March 2021 05:50

Mayor Horrigan: 15 Homicides is a "Tragedy"

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Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is calling the current state of gun violence in the city and the number of homicides we've seen so far this year a "tragedy."
 
After a record-setting 50 homicides in the city of Akron in all of 2020, the city has already recorded 15 in less than three months of 2021, and we are on pace to shatter last year's statistics.
 
With that, Mayor Horrigan announced Monday that he intends to use "significant" federal relief dollars to combat the issue. In his virtual town hall on Facebook, the mayor updated the city on his office's search for the next Chief of Police in Akron, again noting that the city's looking for you input on that search.
 

 
The office of the chief has been vacant since former Chief Ken Ball retired in early February.
 
Click here to give your feedback on the search for the next chief. 
Monday, 22 March 2021 04:33

Update: Akron Man with Dementia Found Safe

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Update: Mr. Young was found as of 11 a.m. Monday morning and is home safe. 

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(Akron Police) A Missing Adult Alert has been issued by the Akron Police Department statewide.

Information as of: March 22, 2021 at 12:38 AM

Be on the lookout for a missing adult. On March 21, 2021 at 9:30 PM, Mr. Young walked away from his residence and failed to return.

The incident took place in Summit County, OH on Berry Avenue in the city of Akron 44307.

The adult's name is Eugene Young and the individual is missing. The adult is a Black male, age 71, is 5' 11" tall, weighs 220 lbs., and has gray hair and brown eyes. Mr. Young suffers from Dementia and law enforcement is concerned for his safety.

Call or dial 911 if you see the adult. You can also call 1-866-693-9171 or 911 to be transferred directly to the investigating law enforcement agency or to hear the alert information.

To view photographs, visit the Endangered Missing Adult Alert website at: http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Local-Law-Enforcement/Missing-Adult-Alert

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Friday, 19 March 2021 12:03

Akron Murder Suspect Arrested

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US Marshals and Akron police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 21 year old Tyrae Carter of Akron. He was shot near the intersection of Tampa Avenue and 28th Street, SW, on December 3, 2020.
 
22 year old Kashmair Mingo of Nestor Ave. in Akron, is also charged with Aggravated Robbery, and Weapons Under Disability.
Friday, 19 March 2021 10:17

This Week-Tech-3-19-21: Internet Shutdowns Featured

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An increasing number of governments around the world have been limiting citizens' access to the internet, to control political activity and block free speech.

Find out if it could happen here, and if it does; what we could do about it.

Our special guest is Jillian York. She is is an American free-expression activist and author, who serves as Director of International Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.


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Jillian York, Electronic Frontier Foundation

Much has been discussed about the effects of COVID-19 on anyone from the elderly to those with pre-existing conditions. But what about the children, and how about the spread of asymptomatic cases?

Dr. Rob McGregor is the chief medical officer at Akron Children’s Hospital, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to touch on all of those subjects, including the possibility of vaccinating children, from teens to even babies down the road. Dr. McGregor says they are seeing good news with not only the vaccine rollout, but the numbers of cases overall. Part of that good news is what little spread of the virus that has occurred in school buildings and sporting events. On the topic of asymptomatic cases, he says the only way for a parent to know if his or her child is infected is to get tested.

Dr. McGregor talked more about the studies of inoculation in children. One of the studies has to do with using the same brands of the vaccine, just with smaller doses spread out over multiple trials.


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