Local Crime
Hearings set for Orrville couple involved in 81-year-old’s death
ORRVILLE Edwin H. Eberle was often seen by residents walking or biking in the city. Tarah Haskins, an extended family member of his from Massillon, described her great-uncle as a prominent member of the Orrville community. “He considered everyone he met a friend and saw the good in everyone,” she told The Dalton Gazette &…
Read MoreSecond suspect arrested for involvement in 81-year-old man’s death
Ricky Ball Stephanie Marks ORRVILLE A second suspect has been arrested for his involvement in the death of Edwin “Shorty” Eberle. Ricky Ball was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals at about 6 p.m. Tuesday on an arrest warrant issued by the Wayne County Common Pleas Court. Ball was a passenger on a bus destined…
Read MoreOrrville Police arrest woman, seek warrant for man believed to be involved in 81-year-old’s death
ORRVILLE A missing person case turned into a homicide investigation this week after an 81-year-old man’s body was found in a residence of a woman he knew. Orrville Police arrested a woman and are seeking an arrest warrant for a man they believe was involved. A family member reported to the Orrville Police Department at…
Read MoreOSP charges Ashland woman with 8th OVI offense
WOOSTER Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers have charged an Ashland woman with operating a vehicle under the influence – her eighth OVI offense, according to a news release. Jessica Annamae Johnson was arrested on U.S. 30 in East Union Township at 12:19 a.m. in Wayne County. Johnson is scheduled to appear in Wayne County Municipal Court this week.
Read MoreDalton police blotter
Reports have been obtained from the Dalton Police Department and are available to the public. HARASSMENT GENERAL A resident in the 100 block of N Mill Street reported receiving harassing messages through Facebook messenger at 5:41 p.m. Sept. 7. VANDALISM A man reported his mailbox was hit by someone or something at 5:15 p.m. Sept.…
Read MoreDalton Police seek information about theft from business
DGKN staff report DALTON An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from a business early Monday morning in the first block of Lincoln View and police are asking the community if they noticed anything suspicious. Someone broke open a door, and tore out an electric box to cut power to a business and steal money…
Read MoreStark County man arrested on rape charge
Joseph A. Cook (Photo provided by Stark County Sheriff’s Office) DGKN staff report TUSCARAWAS TWP. Stark County sheriff’s deputies in cooperation with the U.S. Marshal Service arrested Joseph A. Cook, 53, of 1764 Ben Fulton Road, North Lawrence. Cook was arrested May 22 following a lengthy investigation from an incident that was reported on Dec. 26,…
Read MoreDalton Police identify man who fled on foot
DALTON A man who took off on foot after being stopped by village police for speeding in his vehicle on U.S. 30 has been identified and will have his case submitted to the prosecutor’s office for review for charges and a warrant. Late Tuesday night, Dalton Police Officer Eric McFarren activated his lights and attempted…
Read MoreAREA NEWS: Two people found dead after Stark County house fire
CANTON The identities of two people found deceased after fire badly damaged a Canton Township home had not been determined Friday morning. Stark County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 4:39 a.m. Friday to the structure fire at 2706 Sherr Ave. SE to assist the Canton Township Fire Department, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. …
Read MoreDalton Police investigate car theft
DALTON Village police are wrapping up the investigation of a case last week involving thefts of a car and some items from BellStores. A vehicle was reported stolen from Haasz Automall of Dalton last week and petty theft also was reported from the nearby BellStores. The vehicle was recovered in Columbus over the weekend. Dalton…
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