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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 05:01

Canton Drug Ring w/ Link to Mexico Busted

Fifteen people who were dealing heroin and cocaine from Mexico and California throughout the Canton area have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges.

The following were named in the 39-count indictment out of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland: 

  • Miguel Reyes-Perez, 33, from Mexico
  • Miguel Ayala-Cardona, 52, from Canton
  • Juan Silverio Castro-Castrio, 18, from Massillon
  • Louis Dunson Jr., 49, from Canton
  • Louis Dunson III, 26, from Canton (pictured)
  • Oscar Fabian Garcia-Reyes, 29, from Canton
  • Michael Yarnell Harris, 40, from Massillon
  • David Deon Jones-Dehart, 38, from Orrville
  • Stephanie Joy Dehart, 48, from Orrville
  • Albino Lopez-Ruvalcaba, 43, from Canton
  • Willie J Middleton, 63, from Canton
  • Earnest Lee Nelson Jr., 36 from Orrville
  • Rogelio Tello-Ramirez, 51, from Canton
  • Ciro Ajualip, 26, from Canton
  • Alvaro Orosoco, 34, from Canton

 

The U.S. Attorney out of Cleveland's reporting one of those indicted, Louis Dunson, III, 26 from Canton, is still at large.

Anyone with information on Dunson's whereabouts should call the FBI at 216-522-1400. 

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Friday, 12 July 2019 04:59

Wayne Co. Girl Missing Twice in Two Weeks

From the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page:

Allison Arnold, has run away once again. As you may recall, Allison who is 14 years old, left home without permisson two weeks ago and was gone for several days.
She is 5'2'' and 110 lbs. We not not have a clothing discription at this time.

Allision lives in the Burbank/Creston area.

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Wednesday, 25 January 2017 12:59

Ohio Workers Comp. Safety Grants

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation announced Wednesday that 41 employers in Ohio will share more than $942,000 in federal safety grant money.

The cash infusion will be dedicated to purchasing or upgrading equipment designed to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illness. The money was designated to these companies because of their ongoing commitment to worker safety.

The employers operate in 28 Ohio counties, including Stark, Wayne, and Portage Counties.

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Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Sarah Morrison today announced 41 employers will share more than $942,000 in grants to purchase equipment designed to substantially reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.

“BWC commits $15 million to the safety grant program each year to partner with businesses that make safety a part of their plans to thrive and grow,” said Morrison. “By investing in workplace safety, they’ll have fewer injuries and a more stable workforce.”

The Safety Intervention Grants were approved in December. The recipient employers operate in 28 counties around the state, including:

Allen County
Guernsey County
Preble County
Auglaize County
Hamilton County
Richland County
Brown County
Holmes County
Sandusky County
Clark County
Jackson County
Scioto County
Clinton County
Knox County
Seneca County
Cuyahoga County
Lorain County
Stark County
Fairfield County
Lucas County
Van Wert County
Franklin County
Mahoning County
Wayne County
Greene County
Montgomery County
Wood County
Portage County
 
 
Published in Local
Tuesday, 24 January 2017 10:23

Wayne Co. Man Arrested In Steak Break-In

Jerry Grassick, 51, of Green Township is in jail, arrested for allegedly breaking into a woman's home, hiding in her bathroom, and attempting to steal her Salisbury Steak... The kind with the gravy! 

According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, upon returning home, the female resident noticed someone or something moving in her bathroom. She thought it was her cat. Turns out, Grassick was hiding in her bathtub behind her shower curtain.

The Sheriff's Office report states that Grassick was attempting to steal Salisbury Steak, frozen chicken, and pork chops. 

Grassick is charged with burglary and is due in court January 30th. 

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Thursday, 19 January 2017 11:25

Wayne Co. Sheriff Looking For Victim's Truck

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for murder victim Jeremy Lesh's truck.

Lesh's body was found in a wooded area behind a church and school playground in Chippewa Township. A woman walking her dog notice his body concealed under a fallen tree.

Lesh, 40, had been missing since Christmas Day. An autopsy revealed he was badly beaten and stabbed to death. The county coroner called it a "brutal attack."

The vehicle in question is an early model white Chevy S-10 pick-up truck with Ohio plates GUD-7192. Anyone with infor asked to call Wayne County Sheriff. 

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