Davonna Reed, 32,  of Springfield Township has been arrested, charged with felony child endangering and obstructing justice.

Late last month, Reed brought her to three-month-old daughter to Akron Children's Hospital with an illness. It was later determined that the baby had a blood alcohol content of .359 percent.

After a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, the child was released to the care of the Summit County Children Services.

Over the course of the investigation, Springfield Township Police detectives determined that Reed endangered her baby by allowing her to drink alcohol and then lied to investigators about it. 

Reed, meanwhile, has been booked and is being held in Summit County Jail. The investigation, meanwhile, is ongoing. 

Akron Mayoral Race: 

Vote for not more than  1
(WITH 137 OF 137 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
 Daniel Horrigan (DEM)  .  .  .  .  .  .     19,959   77.39         1,756         1,782        16,421
 Josh Sines (REP) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      5,832   22.61           956           290         4,586

City of Green Mayoral Race: 

Vote for not more than 1 
(WITH 20 OF 20 PRECINCTS COUNTED) 
Gerard Neugebauer. . . . . . . . 3,291 51.46 398 98 2,795 
Matt Shaughnessy . . . . . . . . 3,104 48.54 337 75 2,692

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The Summit County Sheriff's Office is looking for an armed robbery suspect they say held up a group of people who were meeting him to sell a pair of shoes. 

According to the report, back on November 1st, the Cordon Harris, 19, met an acquaintance and four other people to buy a pair of sneakers in the City of Green. When the group pulled up, Harris pulled a gun and demanded the shoes and whatever cash anyone was holding. He only got 10 dollars before fleeing the scene. 

The Sheriff's Office has obtained a warrant charging Harris with five counts of Aggravated Robbery and one count of Felonious Assault, as he allegedly hit one of the victims in the face. 

Harris is listed at 6'3", about 230 pounds and may be driving a 2002 Honda Civic. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cordon Harris to contact Detective Breeden at the Summit County Sheriff's Office at 330-643-5404 or 330-643-2181. 

State officials are warning drivers to beware of deer, as November is typically the month with the most deer-related crashings in Ohio.

Governor Mike DeWine urging safe practices on state roadways, including reducing distracted driving, especially at dusk and dawn, when deer are most active.

See the full press release from the Ohio Department of Insurance below: 

COLUMBUS – Drivers should always stay alert, but that is especially true during November, the leading month for deer-vehicle crashes in Ohio. Last November nearly 3,800 incidents occurred on the state’s roadways. 

Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Richard S. Fambro and Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment urge drivers to avoid distractions and use safe driving techniques. 

“The most deer-vehicle crashes happen in November,” Governor Mike DeWine said. "And we want to remind Ohioans to drive safely, making sure to scan the road ahead for deer, especially at dawn and dusk.”     

“Motorists must always be vigilant and ready to react to any situation,” Colonel Fambro said. “If you see a deer in the roadway, slow down, but do not swerve. If you strike a deer, move to a safe place, turn your hazard lights on and report the accident.” 

Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. Drivers should scan the road and shoulders ahead, and use high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. Experts also recommend conducting an insurance review.  

“It is essential to remain attentive when driving and avoiding distractions in order to keep you and your family safe,” Froment said. “It is also important to complete an insurance review and make sure you have adequate insurance in the event of an accident.” 

The optional comprehensive coverage (also known as “other than collision” coverage) portion of an auto insurance policy often is used to pay for deer-vehicle damage repair. Collision or liability-only policies do not cover the damage. Be certain to photograph or video any damage to support an insurance claim. 

A total of 18,200 deer-related crashes occurred last year across the state. The top counties where incidents occurred were Stark (486), Trumbull (428), Richland (426), Hancock (424), Williams (413), Wood (412), Clermont (380), Defiance (369), Lorain (367), and Hamilton (366). Cuyahoga and Franklin Counties experienced 285 and 232 incidents, respectively.

Safe driving tips are available at www.publicsafety.ohio.gov and insurance information can be found at www.insurance.ohio.gov.  

METRO RTA offered two days of free rides in November, Election Day and Veterans Day.

Regarding Election Day, which is November 5th, METRO Executive Director Dawn Distler said in a press release they want to make it easy for everyone to get to the polls.

Distler says of the Veterans Day offer, "We thank our Veterans and their families for the sacrifices they'e made."

See more on the promotions at akronmetro.org.

A former University of Akron basketball player is suing the school and head coach John Groce, claiming that the University "failed to remedy the discriminatory, hostile environment" on the team.

Mark Kostelac claims that he was the victim of discrimination because he's white and Catholic on a primarily African American basketball team. That, Kostelac says, led to a fight that led to him needing surgery.

The University has released a statement stating that UA "is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion for all students."

Read more from the Akron Beacon Journal here. 

United States Army Corporal Thomas Cole Walker, of Conneaut, Ohio, was one of three soldiers killed during a training exercise at Fort Stewart in Georgia early Sunday morning.

The military members, identified as Cpl Walker, Sfc. Bryan Andrew Jenkins, of Florida, and Pfc. Antonio Gilbert Garcia, of Arizona, died when their vehicle rolled over into a stream around 3:20 a.m. All three were pronounced dead on the scene and three others were injured, one who is still hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation and U.S. Army officials have said they would release more information as it becomes available.

On Tuesday, Governor Mike DeWine ordered all U.S. and Ohio flags to half-staff on all public buildings in Asthabula County and at the Statehouse and other Columbus buildings until the funeral services for Corporal Walker are completed.

Akron, Ohio, October 21, 2019 – City of Akron leaf removal will begin Monday, November 4 in Ward 3. Signs will be posted in wards prior to pick-up dates. We remind residents not to rake leaves into the street until the day before scheduled leaf pickup. 

For residents wishing to have leaves removed prior to or after their scheduled pick-up date, the City offers three annual free curb service bulk pick-ups. Leaves must be bagged for early pick-up. To schedule, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.

We ask residents to comply with the following guidelines to make leaf removal safe and effective:

• Do not allow children to play in leaves on or near the street
• Do not place branches or any other debris in the street - only leaves
• Do not rake leaves into the street after leaves have been removed from your street or you may be subject to a fine
• Do not park vehicles on the street the day before your scheduled pick-up, until your leaves have been removed
• Do not park vehicles over leaves - heat from the underside of the vehicle may cause a fire

Each of the wards will take more than one day to complete. Leaves must be on the street by the dates listed – if they are not out, they may not get picked up.  This schedule is subject to change in the event of adverse weather conditions. Changes to the schedule will be posted on the akronohio.gov homepage. For more information, visit the Leaf Removal page on the City website or call the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.

Akron Police are investigating an armed robbery after two men bumped their car into another vehicle and then stole that car. 

About 6:45 Wednesday evening, a man and a woman were sitting in their car in the area of Work Drive and Wildwood Avenue when another car ran into their's.

The victims tell Akron Police that the passenger of the suspect vehicle got out, walked up to their car and pulled a gun on the couple, demanding their wallets and that they get out of the car. Then, the armed suspect took off in the victims' car while the driver of the suspect vehicle, a black Chevy Impala, drove off.

The suspects are described as two black males between 20 and 25, one with short dreadlocks and a lazy eye. Both are to be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department. 

(AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL) Beginning this week, Akron Children’s will offer flu vaccines in a dozen school districts, making it easier and more convenient than ever to get children immunized. 

“The best way to minimize or avoid the spread of influenza is to get an annual flu vaccine,” said Michele Wilmoth, director of School Health Services for Akron Children’s. “The vaccine protects against the new strains of the flu so it's important to get vaccinated annually.”

Akron Children’s partners with an organization called Health Heroes to provide the flu vaccine to all children whose parents consent to it, regardless or their health care coverage.

Flu vaccines are provided at no cost to students, parents, schools or local/state government. Medicaid and private insurers will be billed, however, students or their parents will never be billed for out-of-pocket expenses or deductibles. Qualifying uninsured students can be given the vaccine at no charge.

The participating schools and school districts are:
 

• Akron Public Schools
• Akros Middle School/Edge Academy
• Cuyahoga Falls City School District
• East Palestine City Schools
• Medina City Schools
• Nordonia Hills City School District
• Schnee Learning Center
• Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools
• Tallmadge City School District
• Warren City Schools
• Woodridge Local Schools
• Windham Exempted Village Schools

“This is a win-win for everyone,” said Wilmoth. “We can save parents a trip to the doctor and keep kids in class. If we get more kids immunized, we can reduce the risk of influenza in our schools and communities and we can especially reduce the risk for our more vulnerable children, such as those with chronic health conditions.”

The process of giving the flu shots should be as easy and orderly as each school’s student picture day, says Wilmoth.

The vaccinations will be administered by state-licensed nurses.

Health Heroes takes care of collecting consent forms and will bill private insurance carriers and Medicaid for the cost of the vaccine. The organization’s business model allows it to absorb the cost of vaccines for uninsured children. Teachers and school staff will also be offered the vaccine.