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Trumbull County Grand Jury Set to Review Child Pornography Charges Against Suspended Akron Officer

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Warren, Ohio — A grand jury in Trumbull County is set to deliberate on allegations against a currently suspended Akron police officer, who faces charges related to child pornography. This legal step underscores the ongoing issue of law enforcement officials being implicated in crimes they are sworn to prevent, raising concerns about ethical practices within the police corps. The officer in question, whose identity is withheld pending legal procedures, was associated with a multi-jurisdictional task force aimed at dismantling child exploitation rings. The charges initiated a broader discussion on how law enforcement agencies can better … Read more

Akron Agrees to Settlement Over Police Conduct During Protests

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Akron, Ohio – The city of Akron has reached a settlement with protesters who filed a lawsuit alleging that police used excessive force during the 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd. The legal action highlighted a broader conversation around law enforcement tactics during demonstrations advocating for racial justice and police reforms. The settlement includes a monetary compensation of $100,000 to be divided among 12 plaintiffs. These individuals claimed they were subjected to inappropriate use of force, such as tear gas, pepper spray, and other non-lethal methods meant to disperse the crowds gathered to … Read more

Akron Men Among 25 Indicted for Drug Trafficking in Washington County Grand Jury Case

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Marietta, Ohio – The Washington County Grand Jury has indicted 25 defendants this week, including three Akron men charged with drug trafficking. Danzell Larrylee Sullivan, Christopher James Shrake, and Paris Dean Timmons are facing multiple felony charges related to the possession and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine. The three men were arrested in October 2023 during a traffic stop on Interstate 77 in Salem Township, Marietta. During the stop, law enforcement observed lane violations and following too closely. A subsequent K9 search indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Further searches revealed significant amounts … Read more

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Against Akron Over Protests Following Police Killing of Jayland Walker

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AKRON, Ohio – The city of Akron has reached a settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by 24 individuals who were arrested during protests in early July 2022 following the killing of Jayland Walker by Akron police officers. The suit, filed in June of 2023 against the City of Akron, then-Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, and Akron police officers, alleged that the defendants violated the constitutional rights of peaceful demonstrators protesting the 2022 police shooting of Jayland Walker. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 24 plaintiffs, including national activists Bianca Austin, aunt of … Read more