Akron Police have identified one suspect and are looking for help finding two more in connection to a Monday night robbery along Grant Street.

According to the report, around 10:40, the victim and his girlfriend were walking in the 700 block of Grant Street when a group of three young men struck up a conversation with them. One of the men pulled out a gun, while another punched the victim and took his wallet. The group then fled the scene.

So far a warrant has been issued for 18-year-old Na'Poleon Hardiman (pictured) of Beardsley Street in Akron. Another suspect was described as a young black male, between 14 and 16 years old. There was a third suspect, but not much of a description was provided.

Anyone with information is asked to call Akron Police Detectives at 330-375-2TIP (2490). 

While Governor Mike DeWine spoke at a vigil for the 9 victims who were killed outside of a downtown Dayton bar early Sunday morning, he was met with chants of "DO SOMETHING!" and "WE WANT CHANGE!" and more. 

The Governor, in his first term in office, said Tuesday's announcement is exctly that, action. While adding that the measures he's presenting to the General Assembly are not "magical" nor are they the answer to all of gun violence problems in the state, they will help. 

See the outline of the items presented by DeWine to the General Assembly on Tuesday morning: 

Safety Protection Orders. People should be empowered to get help for family or loved ones who may be a danger to themselves or others, who have mental health challenges, alcohol or drug problems, have violent tendencies, and have access to firearms. Police and sheriff’s deputies also need to be able to activate the court system when they see someone who is a danger to themselves or others and has access to a gun.

Governor DeWine is asking the legislature to pass a law to allow courts to issue Safety Protection Orders. These orders would be granted upon clear and convincing evidence, would remove firearms from potentially dangerous individuals and get them the mental health treatment they need.

Individuals could be subject to a safety protection order if they present an imminent risk of injury to themselves such as suicide, or to another person because of mental health issues, drug dependency, chronic alcoholism, or other serious conditions. However, these concerns have to be balanced against an individual’s right to keep and bear arms and their due process rights.

A hearing would have to be held within 3 days of the filing. A temporary order could be granted if the state shows by probable cause that the person is a danger to themselves or to others and has access to firearms. If the temporary order is granted it would require the person to surrender all firearms to law enforcement.

If granted, a hearing would be held within 14 days to determine if an extended safety protection order should be granted. In this hearing, all the same, traditional due process rights would apply. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is a danger to themselves or to others, the extended order could be issued.

Under an extended safety protection order:

• The court would order a mental health assessment.
• The individual would be required to undergo any recommended treatment.
• The individual would be prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms.
• Any firearms from the temporary order would continue to be withheld from the individual.
• In lieu of law enforcement keeping the firearms, individuals could have them sold on their behalf to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Extended orders would last for a period of six months and could be extended with another petition and hearing. An individual could apply to the court any time after three months for a return of his firearms, only if the person could prove by clear and convincing evidence that they were no longer a danger to themselves or others.

Increased Access to Inpatient Psychiatric Care. Over the past several years, Ohio’s state psychiatric hospitals have become predominantly used by patients who are court-ordered there for restoration to competency to stand trial. This week 79% of the adults in our state psychiatric hospitals are under court order. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is working to create a process where courts and community-based providers can work together to restore competency for those to stand trial in an outpatient setting which will free more hospital beds and decrease wait time for admission. The Ohio General Assembly will need to pass legislation to create this community-based misdemeanor competency restoration process.

Early Intervention. As part of the 2019-2020 biennium operating budget the state is investing $675 million in wrap-around services for schools to design individualized programs, working with local mental health providers or social service organizations, to address the social and emotional challenges our students face. From suicide prevention to effects of the substance use crisis – these services are meant to help address issues that impact teachers’ ability to teach and students’ ability to learn. The earlier we can intervene in kids’ lives, and make a positive difference, the better.

Access to Behavioral Health Services. The Ohio Department of Medicaid is investing $15 million in telehealth mental health services to students, so no matter where a child lives, they have access to high-quality mental health care.

Risk Factor and Resource Identification. OhioMHAS will be working with communities to increase knowledge of risk factors, help parents identify when their child is showing warning signs of a mental illness. The department will share screening tools with clinicians, help connect community-based services to link parents, families, and school with proven supports and strategies to manage a child’s wellness over the child’s lifetime.

Background Checks. Governor DeWine is calling on the Ohio General Assembly to pass a law requiring background checks for all firearms sales in the state of Ohio with certain limited, reasonable exceptions, including gifts between family members.

Increased Penalties for Felons Who Illegally Possess Firearms. Gun violence occurs in neighborhoods and communities every day across Ohio and the nation. Law enforcement reports that the majority of this violence is perpetrated by a relatively small number of individuals who don’t have the right to possess a gun. Governor DeWine is calling on the General Assembly to increase penalties on felons who illegally possess or use guns.

Increased Penalties for Violent Felons Who Illegally Possess Firearms. Governor DeWine is calling on the General Assembly to increase penalties on felons and violent felons and other people found with a gun they do not have the legal right to possess. The crime of having weapons while under a disability is currently a third-degree felony punishable a maximum of three years in prison. This is a crime that for a first offense should be a second-degree felony punishable by two- to eight-years in prison and for a subsequent offense, should be a first-degree felony punishable by three- to eleven-years in prison.

Increased Penalties for People Who Commit Felonies while in Possessing Firearms. This proposal would increase penalties for people who commit felonies with a firearm or who possess a firearm while committing a felony to a mandatory additional one- to three-year sentence. Currently, the law allowing for an additional one-year sentence.

Increased Penalties for Brandishing a Gun. The General Assembly should pass a law that increases the penalty for those who commit a felony while brandishing a firearm to a mandatory three- to five-year sentence. Current law allows for an additional penalty of three years in prison.

Increased Penalties for Straw Purchases. So-called “straw” purchases, the act of purchasing guns for or giving guns to another individual are currently illegal under Ohio and federal law. However, this practice is far too common, so Governor DeWine is calling on the General Assembly to increase the penalty for a straw purchase to a second-degree felony punishable by two to eight years in prison. Today, the illegal purchase of a firearm through a “straw” purchase is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to three years in prison.

Increased Penalties for Illegally Obtained Guns. Governor DeWine is calling for an increase in the penalty for a person who possesses a firearm that they know was obtained through an illegal or fraudulent purchase in order to avoid a federal background check. A person who possesses the gun should be punished in the same manner as a person who bought the firearm, increasing the penalty to a second-degree felony punishable by two- to-eight years in prison.

Increased Penalties for Those Who Improperly Provide Firearms to Minors. Too many kids are carrying guns on the streets often with tragic consequences. Adults who furnish firearms to minors must be held accountable. Today, improperly furnishing a firearm to a minor is a fifth-degree felony punishable by up to 12-months incarceration. Governor DeWine proposes that the General Assembly increase the penalty for improperly providing a firearm to a minor to third-degree felony punishable by up to three years in prison.

School Tip Line.  The DeWine administration is expanding the state’s school safety tip line, where kids and adults can call or text anonymously to 844-723-3764 with tips about potential school violence.

Social Media Monitoring.  In the 24-7 world of social media, threats can arise at any time. The Hub at the Ohio Department of Public Safety is expanding their ability to monitor and track potential threats on social media and will share that information with local school and local law enforcement.

Community Safety. The operating budget provides nearly $9 million to help harden soft targets like non-profits and religious organizations to make their facilities more secure.

School Safety and Intervention Programs. Working closely with Sandy Hook Promise, Ohio’s schools are implementing their “Know the Signs” safety program across the state. This program equips school staff with knowledge and skills to identify potential threats of violent action and take steps to intervene. There are 23 training dates already scheduled.

Following the deadly shooting in the Oregon District, a popular nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, reactions from leaders across the state and across the nation came pouring in. 

From calls for reform, and condolences, emotions were certainly high following the tragic loss of life early Sunday morning; especially considering less than 24 hours before, 20 people were shot and killed and dozens more injured when a gunman opened fire in an El Paso, Texas Walmart. 

Below is the statement issued by Akron's Mayor Dan Horrigan: 

Written By Andrew Gribble, ClevelandBrowns.com Senior Writer

Clay Matthews wasn’t expecting the call, and he certainly wasn’t expecting what followed.

The Browns Legend learned he was headed to the team’s Ring of Honor when general manager John Dorsey surprised him with a phone call earlier this summer. It was a true stunner for Matthews, who starred for a whopping 16 seasons with the Browns before closing his 19-year career with the Falcons.

“I was honored,” Matthews said. “I mean, the Browns have a pretty good legacy of players in that group. We lived through that generation of players mostly in the 60s who were so successful, and to be included in that group is just an honor.

“It seems like they're doing a pretty good job of picking talent around there, so I'm going to ride that wave. The Browns, even though they had a little hiccup for a while when the team went away and came back, that's what you think of when you think of the NFL. At least for myself growing up, the Browns, Packers, Bears, those type of teams that were there from long ago. To be included at this level is just a huge honor."

Matthews will be honored during halftime of Cleveland’s Week 3, Sunday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. His son, Clay Matthews III, is a linebacker for the Rams.

“With that platform, gosh,” Matthews said. “To honor me at the platform and with that going on and having him here, I'm just honored. I'm honored by the Haslam family and the folks who think I'm worthy of doing it.”

Matthews will become the first player inducted into the Browns Ring of Honor who has not yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Matthews has been a semifinalist to make the Hall of Fame three times, the most recent of which coming this past year.

"To me it was a no-brainer," Dorsey said. "That guy symbolizes everything it means to be a Cleveland Brown. Respect and honor for the game of professional football. His passion for the game. I can't wait to meet him when we do this against the Los Angeles Rams. It will be special for him.

"The coolest thing was when we called him up and let him know what we were doing in regards to his day, I got a little nervous because it was Clay Matthews Jr. and he was one of those guys I personally looked up to and thought was an exceptional football player in his era. I've always been taught if you dominate the league during a decade you should definitely be going into the Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame."

Matthews, considered one of the league’s best linebackers and most durable players, played in 278 games — the21st most in NFL history — and amassed 1,561 tackles over that span. Matthews was a three-time All Pro and received four Pro Bowl nods. During his 16 seasons with the Browns (1978-93), Matthews had 76.5 sacks, 1,430 total tackles, 14 interceptions, 24 forced fumbles and 13 recoveries.

The Browns selected Matthews with the 12th overall pick in the same 1978 NFL Draft that featured Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome, whom the Browns picked 11 spots later at No. 23. Matthews emerged as a starter in his second season and was at the heart of Cleveland’s defense during the team’s run through the 1980s, which included back-to-back AFC Championship game appearances. It was a special time in the life of Matthews, who made his home in Strongsville during his playing days and now resides in Los Angeles.

It promises to be special once more when Matthews, surrounded by friends, family and former Browns teammates, is honored in a way he never expected.

“We'll have them all there,” Matthews said. “They love their time back here. All of them talk about it. Heck, they'd come back even if I wasn't honored.

“When I come back here, the folks are just so involved and cared so much about the team. It made my 16 years here just delightful. The way you could go anywhere, and folks here wouldn't bother you too much, but you'd have a conversation and they were knowledgeable and informed. It was just a great experience. The only thing lacking was getting completely over the top and winning the Super Bowl, but we're heading in the right direction.”

Akron Police are looking for three suspects who drove a vehicle, likely a large one, through the front doors of the Circle K at 1877 Triplett Boulevard early Tuesday morning, loaded up the ATM from inside, and then took off. 

An employee of the gas station told police he was mopping the floor when he saw the suspect vehicle coming towards the building about 4 a.m. He dropped the mop and locked himself inside of store's office in the back. 

According to the APD report, the suspects fled the scene, but later ditched that vehicle in a parking lot along Massillon Road. A witness told police that they saw the suspects get into a silver Chevy Suburban and drive off from that second location on Massillon Road. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Akron Police at 330-375-2490. 

Former St. Vincent-St. Mary High School wrestling coach Justin "Harry" Lester has been indicted on sexual battery charges. 

According to court documents, it's alleged that Lester, of Uniontown, was having a sexual relationship with a student for more than a year, that started back in April of 2018. At that time, the girl was a senior at St. V and 18-years-old.  

Akron Police first launched their investigation into Lester after the victim told police that Lester assaulted her more than once over the course of a year. Court documents identify the location of at least one of the alleged incidents as the St. Vincent-St. Mary's Cosgrove Center, which is where most of the school's athletic events are held. 

Once the school was made aware of the investigation, Lester was placed on upaid leave in April of 2019 and then fired less than a month later. 

In addition to the battery charges, Cleveland.com is reporting that Lester is accused of providing alcohol to someone who is under the age of 21. It does not indicated whether the sexual assault victim is that same underage person. 

Michael Modjallal of Akron was killed while driving through western Pennsylvania when a deer went through his windshield.

The accident reportedly happened just after 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon, along State Route 68 in Connoquenessing. 

WKYC.com is reporting that state police say another driver hit the deer, sending it airborne and then through the windshield of Modjallal's SUV.

His passenger, identified as his wife Lucia Modjallal, was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

No one else was reportedly injured. 

The Summit County Sheriff's Office is reporting a 29-year-old man from Parma was killed in that accident that closed State Mill Road in Coventry Township for more than 3 hours Friday morning.

Reports are that two pedestrians were walking along State Mill Road, one of them, the man that was killed, actually in the roadway. At about 5:30 Friday morning, the victim was hit by an oncoming Honda CRV driven by a 71-year-old man from Coventry Township. 

The victim was taken to Akron General where he was later pronounced dead. 

Neither the driver nor the other pedestrian suffered any injuries. 

The investigation into the accident is ongoing. 

A Summit County judge has ordered another psychiatric evaluation at an outside facility of accused Akron arsonist and murderer Stanley Ford. 

News 5 is reporting that Ford, who was initially uncooperative with his legal team, was previously evaluated by a court psychologist and that the results were inconclusive. 

Ford, set three different fires in his Fultz St. neighborhood in Akron, two of them deadly. The first deadly fire in 2016 left two people dead, while the second deadly fire in 2017 killed seven, including five children. 

Earlier this week, according to the report, Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Christine Croce ordered Ford be sent to Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare's facility in Columbus for evaluation of whether or not he is competent to stand trial. 

Jury selection was supposed to begin Tuesday, August 6th, but is likely delayed given the new psychiatric evaluation order. 

Once again, the property at 15 Broad Street in Akron's Middlebury neighborhood is being given the "cease and desist" order by the City of Akron, after it was found that homeless people were sleeping there, against the previous orders of the city. 

Earlier this year, Sage Lewis with Akron's Homeless Charity and owner of the property at 15 Broad St., was ordered to close down the Tent City homeless encampment on his property, in spite of his efforts to rezone the property to operate within the law. 

Now, Lewis has once again been given a deadline for those living on the property to move out; this time he has until Friday, July 26th. 

Lewis tells the Jasen Sokol Show on 1590 WAKR and 93.5 FM that he made everyone aware of the rule that barred anyone from sleeping on his property and that he did not know that it was still happening. 

"Every single person that was sleeping in my building knew that was my mantra," Lewis said. "We knew it absolutely black and white. There was not one person that didn't know that that was the cold hard truth, but they did it anyways." 

Since the most recent notification from the City of Akron, Lewis says that basically all of the services the Homeless Charity was providing for Akron's homeless population have stalled at the Middlebury property, including the pantry and day community center. He's hopeful, though, that he and the Homeless Chairty will still be able to provide services going forward, including mobile services Lewis says he's looking into.