Another heist from a car dealership in Northeast Ohio that led to a high speed chase.
News 5 reports that it happened in the early hours of May 4th at Southern Select Auto Sales on Medina Road. Surveillance video from the dealership shows at least 6 masked men involved in the theft of multiple vehicles including a 2015 Dodge Ram, an Audi A7, and a Hummer H3.
According to reports, an officer spotted and trailed the stolen vehicles as they got on I-71, with the stolen vehicles eventually reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. Strongsville police later joined the chase but the vehicles were lost near the turnpike.
Local law enforcement is working with other agencies, including the FBI to determine if other Northeast Ohio dealership thefts, including ones in Akron and Strongsville, are related to this most recent incident in Medina.
Great Lakes Funding, Rail Safety Bill, & More With Sherrod Brown
Written by Steffany MurdockSenator Sherrod Brown joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. The conversation began with secured funding for the health of the Great Lakes and continued with an update on the rail safety bill, the senator says there is a lot of support for it. They also discussed the debt ceiling and National Nurses Week.
Broken & Restored: The True Story of an Ex-Con Who Lost His Freedom But Regained His Faith
Written by Steffany MurdockAuthor Michael Parker joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss his book, "Broken & Restored". Parker's story begins in Cleveland, ventures to Akron, and ends in his new life in Cuyahoga Falls. Parker was raised in church but, after unexpected tragedies, he started down the wrong path. He has chosen to reveal the darkest moments from his past, "for the sake of magnifying the power in God’s love, grace and mercy". Parker's path was, "riddled with drugs, alcohol, sex, depression, rage, and incarceration". He talked with Ray about his journey.
Knock, Knock, Who's There? Shooting Victim Pleads For Help
Written by Jeanne Destro
Imagine somebody coming to your door at 11PM, telling you they'd been shot, and asking for help.
Well, that's exactly what happened to a homeowner in the 11 block of Packard Drive Tuesday night in Akron.
When police got there, they say they administered emergency first aid until EMS arrived, and took the shooting victim to the hospital.
Now, they say the 30 year old man who was shot in the back is in stable condition, but they don't have any idea yet, who shot him, and they're asking for tips.
- Contact The Summit County Crimestoppers
- Call 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411
- Submit your information through the Akron Police website: www.AkronCops.org
Keep an eye on the mail for your jury summons as Summit County looks to expand its pool of eligible jurors.
The Beacon Journal reports that starting in September the jury selection pool will expand beyond just registered voters, and include those with driver’s licenses and state identification cards in hopes of getting a more diverse pool of jurors.
Summit County Council President Veronica Sims pushed for the move presenting the idea, alongside Councilwoman Erin Dickinson, to the 10 judges of the Summit County Common Pleas Court’s General Division who agreed that more Summit residents should be involved in the justice system.
Susan Baker Ross, the presiding judge in Summit County Common Pleas Court released a statement saying that, “The Ohio Revised Code allows courts to draw jurors from both sources.” Summit County will join 47 other courts in Ohio that use both voter registration and driver’s license rolls to select jurors.
Bobby DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly episode of Hey Bobby! This week, they went back to 1990 when the Baseball Commissioner visited, the referendum passed to give the team a new ballpark downtown, and the rejuvenation of baseball in Cleveland.
National Nurses Week: Program at UA, the Profession, & More!
Written by Steffany MurdockTim Meyers, Associate Dean and Executive Director School of Nursing at the University of Akron, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. It's National Nurses Week. Tim and Ray discussed the program at the University of Akron, the shortage of nurses, and more.
Akron Police Honoring Fallen Officers, Public Invited
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police are inviting the public to attend their annual Memorial Service, honoring 27 Akron police officers and one Kenmore Deputy Marshal who died in the line of duty, tomorrow, Wed. May 10, at 11:00AM.
The Akron Police Honor Guard will be on hand, along with the Cleveland Police Ceremonial Unit. Flowers will be presented to the family members of the fallen officers, there will be a 21 gun salute, and taps.
They are also offering a special tribute this year to Officers Kenneth Jones, and Edward Stewart, whose names were added to the memorials in front of the Akron Police Station, the State Memorial in London, Ohio, and in Washington, DC.
Refreshments will be served after the ceremony, which will be held at the FOP Lodge 7, at Wolter Park, 2610 Ley Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319.
A Proposal for Recreational Marijuana May Make it to the November Ballot
Written by Katie Lee
Recreational marijuana may be on the Ohio ballot this November, as advocates begin collecting signatures for their proposal to change the state law.
News5 reports that The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Coalition is looking to legalize and regulate recreational weed for adults 21 and up. Under the proposal, individual Ohioans would also be able to grow up to 6 marijuana plants, with a limit of 12 per household.
The group is under a time crunch with only 2 months to collect 124,000 signatures from 44 of Ohio’s 88 counties, but the group is confident they’ll get there, with Tom Haren of The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Coalition saying, "Let me be clear: we are going to submit the required number of signatures by July 5 to get it on the ballot this November."
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Awareness Spotlight
Written by Steffany MurdockThis month, Ray talked to Richard Fedorovich and Dr. Brian Harte.
Richard Fedorovich, a Cleveland Clinic board member, and his wife Lisa are giving Cleveland Clinic Akron General a gift of 5 million dollars.
Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., Cleveland Clinic CEO and President and the holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair said, “Rick Fedorovich’s leadership as Akron General board chairman helped bring Akron General and Cleveland Clinic together in 2015. As a result of this successful integration, we’ve been able to serve more patients in northeast Ohio and develop Akron General as one of the region’s top hospitals.”
Richard Fedorovich and Dr. Brian Harte, President of Cleveland Clinic Akron General, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the gift.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General will name its emergency building after the couple.
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Second Unlucky Encounter & Carjacking At Lucky Corner Bar in Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
For the second time in the last couple of months; somebody was held up at gunpoint and carjacked outside the Lucky Corner Bar at 1350 W Waterloo Rd, in Akron.
Police say they are investigating, and are not sure whether or not the two crimes are related.
The first one was on Tuesday, March 21, and involved three men wearing masks who held up two men and stole their Mercedes Benz, at about 4:30PM.
Three juvenile suspects were arrested a few days later in connection with that holdup; two 17 year olds , and one 15-year old. In addition, an Akron Police officer was slightly injured during the arrest.
The latest incident happened this past Saturday, May 6, at about 2:00PM. Police say a 68 year old man was getting into his vehicle, when a man ordered him out of it, hit him in the head several times, and then took off in his 2015 Nissan Altima.
Police say they found the vehicle abandoned early Sunday morning, near the intersection of Kohler Avenue and Hope Street.
The carjacking suspect is described as black male, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with a medium build. Police say he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and had a mask covering his face.
UPDATE: Missing Canton Girl Found & Child Endangering Suspect Arrested In Mexico
Written by Jeanne Destro
US Marshals say the missing 17 year old Canton girl they have been seeking since her disappearance on April 11th, Kaitlyn Coones, has been recovered Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico, and the 33 year old fugitive suspect, Jonathan Jones, who she was with, has been arrested.
Marshals put out the word this weekend, that they were looking for tips, and offering a reward to help them find Coones, who they had listed as "missing and endangered."
They said she had last been seen in Arizona near the Mexico border with Jones, who is wanted in Wood County on charges of pandering obscene material and child endangerment.
What they are not saying at this time though, is how exactly they tracked the two down in Mexico, and what if any additional charges Jones may be facing.
Shooting Outside Weathervane Playhouse Leaves Man Hospitalized with "Life Threatening" Injuries
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron police are investigating a shooting outside the Weathervane Playhouse in the Merriman Valley, that occurred early Saturday morning, May 6, leaving the victim in the hospital with "life threatening" injuries.
Bike Helmets Distributed for "Put a Lid on It" Campaign
Written by Katie Lee
Put a lid on it! That’s the message from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the American Academy of Pediatrics as they team up to give out helmets this month in recognition of May being Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Month.
This is the 13th year of helmet distribution, and more than 10,000 helmets are expected to be handed out. Ohio AAP CEO Melissa Wervey Arnold tells 3News that, “Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent and severe brain injury by 88 percent.”
ODOT provided their own tips to keep cyclists safe, saying that motorists need to be aware, telling them to slow down and pay attention, watch for bikes when turning, change lanes to pass, and put your phone away when driving.
You can learn more about Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Month and the Put A Lid On It campaign here.