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Dover Man Convicted of Murder and Multiple Shootings: Faces Potential Life Sentences

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DOVER, Del. — A 22-year-old man has been found guilty of multiple serious charges, including murder, stemming from a series of violent incidents in December 2023 that shook the Dover community. Jaquan Fletcher was convicted by a Kent County Superior Court jury on Tuesday, concluding a trial that highlighted a disturbing pattern of gun violence. The jury’s verdict included first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder, and four counts of illegal possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In addition to these convictions, the court found Fletcher guilty of unlawful possession … Read more

Waiver at Preliminary Hearing: Suspect Faces Grand Jury Over Violent Dover Gas Station Robbery

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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — A Tuscarawas County grand jury is set to deliberate on whether to formally indict John A. McNutt, 39, following his decision to forego a preliminary hearing in New Philadelphia Municipal Court. McNutt faces allegations stemming from a violent incident at a Dover Speedway gas station on December 9, where a clerk suffered serious head injuries due to an attack. Authorities have charged McNutt with attempted murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the event, which involved the use of a hammer as a weapon. The clerk, who sustained the injuries during … Read more