Tuesday, 23 February 2016 12:48

VIDEO Horseshoe Casino Gets New Name

We knew that the Horseshoe Casino would be getting a different name -- but now we know what it is.

It'll be called JACK Casino Cleveland beginning in May.

Back in November, Rock Gaming LLC announced it would be taking over the Horseshoe casinos in Cleveland and Cincinnati and ThistleDown Racino from Caesars Entertainment. Rock Gaming is also switching up their name to JACK Entertainment.

ThistleDown Racino will welcome its new name, JACK ThistleDown Racino, on March 9th.

Click here for more information on the transition. 

Monday, 22 February 2016 11:18

Woman Pulled From Summit Lake

One person was pulled from Summit Lake this morning.

The Dive Rescue Team with the Akron Fire Department was called to a report of a body floating in Summit Lake around 8 a.m.

The woman was pulled from the water and taken to the hospital. No word on her condition.

Monday, 22 February 2016 10:35

Police Still Searching For Husein's Killer

It's been more than two months since a 21-year-old University of Akron student was shot and killed during a pizza shop robbery in early December. But despite having more than $50,000 in reward money on the table, police haven't had a solid lead to track down Zak Husein's killer.

"Usually the money is enticing to someone who has the information, but in this case it hasn't really brought us the lead that we need," said Capt. Dan Zampelli.

Husein's family offered a $50,000 reward for information that leads to Husein's killer -- in addition to several thousand dollars offered by Summit County Crimestoppers.

"There's always that one bit of information that will get us in the right direction. We believe it's solvable, it's just a matter of finding that right piece of information that takes us on that right road."

 

 

Husein was shot even after handing over the money without incident during a robbery at his brother's Premium New York Pizza store. It was captured on surveillance video, but the masked robber couldn't be identified.

Previous Coverage: 

Zak Husein: A Life By Example

VIDEO 21-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Akron

 

Summit County Sheriff's deputies say they have arrested a Coventry Township man who is believed to be involved in at least a dozen break-ins in Summit County.

Joshua Collmar, 36, was arrested after a month long investigation and two incidents where he fled from authorities. On February 11th, deputies say Collmar tried to strike a cruiser when he was caught in a stolen vehicle with stolen property inside after a break-in in Green. Less than a week later, Collmar was pulled over in another stolen car with several car keys from a local dealership.

Several items were recovered including hand tools, power tools, a U-Haul moving truck full of stolen property, and a 2016 Winnebago camper.

Collmar has been charged with breaking and entering and receiving stolen property. He was booked into the Summit County Jail. 

 

Wednesday, 17 February 2016 10:51

Inmate Dies Of Apparent Suicide At Jail

An apparent suicide has been reported at the Summit County Jail.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office reports 63-year-old inmate Wayne K. Jordan was found unresponsive in his cell Friday afternoon.

A deputy and medical staff attempted to resuscitate him. The Akron Fire Department responded to the jail.Jordan was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials say Jordan showed no signs of being suicidal when he was medically screened by the jail staff. The incident remains under investigation.

On October 2nd, Jordan was charged with rape and gross sexual imposition and booked into the Summit County Jail.

The man convicted in the fatal stabbing outside of Chapel Hill Mall has been sentenced to life in prison with the chance of parole after 15 years.

Deandre Baskerville was found guilty of two murder counts in the death of Terrence Rogers in August 2015.

The two got into an argument at the mall, which then led to a fight where Baskerville stabbed Rogers in the neck. Rogers stumbled back into the mall where he collapsed and died.

Previous Coverage: 

Man Found Guilty In Chapel Hill Area Stabbing Death

Stabbing Murder Suspect Arraigned In Summit County

Tuesday, 16 February 2016 10:26

Three Rescued From Freezing Water

Last weekend's bitter cold temperatures and icy lakes left Summit County Sheriff's deputies with a rescue mission Friday night.

Deputies responded to a report of a man drowning in the "Iron Channel", located in the east reservoir of Portage Lakes in Coventry Township, late Friday night when temperatures were hovering around 15 degrees and the wind blowing at approximately 20 miles per hour.

Sheriff's Inspector Bill Holland said a pair of good samaritans tried to help rescue the 24-year-old man before deputies arrived, but they were unsuccessful and ended up partially in the water. A deputy helped to pull up the two good samaritans and was assisted by another resident to rescue the unresponsive 24-year-old.

The deputy and resident provided first aid to the victim until Coventry EMS arrived on scene.

The victim and one of the rescuers were taken to Barberton Citizens' Hospital for treatment. Both are expected to make full recoveries.

Monday, 15 February 2016 07:00

Largest Heroin Bust For Alliance Police

Alliance police made their largest heroin bust over the weekend. Police say detectives found 50 grams of un-cut heroin with a street value of up to $10-thousand dollars after serving search warrants on West Main and East Grant streets on Friday night. Ghani Malik Khalifa-El (formerly Demetrius "Meech" Miles) was arrested and charged with trafficking in heroin and possession.

In a Facebook post, officers say they have "split emotions" over making the bust. Police say heroin continues to plague nearby communities.

 

 
 
Monday, 15 February 2016 06:42

Three Women Injured In Akron Car Crash

Three women were injured in a wreck after the car they were in crashed into a telephone pole in Akron late Sunday morning.

Fire officials say the car hit a pole and street sign in the 500-block of Cuyahoga Street shortly before 11:30 a.m.

At least one person may have been ejected from the car. All three women were taken to the hospital for treatment but their conditions are not known.

Fire officials say there was a dog in the car at the time of the crash, but there's no word on the whether the dog was injured.

Saturday, 13 February 2016 09:21

Stow Police Issue Missing Adult Alert

UPDATE This Missing Adult Alert has been cancelled. Mr. Strauss was located safely by Law Enforcement.

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Stow police have issued a missing adult alert for a 84-year-old man who was last seen in Tallmadge early Saturday morning.

Police say Thomas Strauss left his house on Crossing Circle around 5 a.m. He suffers from Dementia and may become disoriented.

He was last seen wearing glasses and a dark blue jacket. He could be in a silver 2006 Cadillac DTS with OH plate number GOW3474.

Anyone with information is asked to 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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