ARRESTED: Tips Lead Authorities to Two Featured Fugitives

Both men arrested were wanted for felony offenses.

Fugitive Wanted for Felony Charges of Kidnapping and Assault

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Ramal Hammond.

Sheriff Department Hosting Benefit Dinner for 17-Year County Deputy with Cancer

All of the proceeds from the benefit will go to the deputy to help pay for medical expenses.

Prison Sentence for Kent Woman who Sexually Assaulted Teen Boy

A 37-year-old Kent woman pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with a male juvenile family member.

Portage Sheriff Department Searching for Missing Man

The 45-year-old man was reported missing on May 15.

Authorities Looking for Fugitive Wanted for Murder During Dice Game

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Demetrice Cannon.

Drunken Driving Checkpoint in Portage County Saturday Night

Check Patch Saturday to find out the exact location of the checkpoint.

Child Taught to Steal, K9 Teased, Man Attempting to Bail Friend Arrested: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest and most read police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Kent Voters to see Police Levy Again on November Ballot

Proposed 0.25 percent income tax increase would pay to build new police station, would expire in 2038

Armed and Dangerous: Fugitive Wanted for Drug Trafficking

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Dontez White.

Drunken Driving Checkpoint Planned This Week

The county where the checkpoint will be set up will not be announced until the day prior to the operation.

Kent State Sociology Professor Shares Thoughts on Ariel Castro

Our partners at News Channel 5 interviewed Kent State sociology professor Dr. Jerry Lewis on his studies about kidnappings.

Kent Men Charged with Teasing Police Dog: Police Blotter

All information is according to Kent Police and Portage County Municipal Court records. Arrest information does not indicate conviction.

Kent State Students Charged with Stealing from Kohl's: Police Blotter

All information is according to Stow Police and Stow Municipal Clerk of Courts. Arrest information does not indicate conviction.

Fugitive Wanted After Kicking In Door of His Child's Mother's Home

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Deandre Peterson.

Babies Spotted on Roof, Abductions Reported, Man Spits on Cop: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Former Kent Roosevelt Quarterback Suspended from College Football Program

Tra'Von Chapman was suspended indefinitely from the University of Pittsburgh football program after there was a confrontation with a woman he knew at a Kent apartment.

Two Student Deaths, Armed Robbery, Acorn Corner Updates: Kent's Top Stories in April

In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of the stories readers most clicked on during the month of April 2013.

Federal Fugitive Accused Of Violating Parole

Tiyosuljo Egler has already been convicted of illegally having a firearm despite being a felon.

Creative Con Wants Free Beer: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Pill Dealers get Jail, Probation

Third Kentite charged in drug sweep yet to be sentenced

Kent Native Pleads Not Guilty in Cold-Case Murder

Roosevelt grad Leila Mulla charged in murder of a Baton Rouge businessman

Fugitive of the Week Wanted on Robbery And Firearms Charges

Dixon, while on probation, and his four codefendants are accused of kidnapping, robbing and assaulting people at gunpoint.

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Sheriff's office arrests Kent man in FirstMerit robbery

Note Used to Rob Walmart, Failed Pizza Robbery, Drunk Man Tased: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Sheriff's Office Looks for Bank Robber

FirstMerit near Kent State robbed Thursday

Construction Worker Hurt in Fall from Patio Roof

Kent Fire Department transported him to Robinson Memorial Hospital

Authorities Looking for Young Fugitive Wanted in Shooting

Byron James is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week.

Woman Calls 911 Over Stolen Laundry: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Meth Charge for Akron Man on West Elm

All information is according to Kent Police and Portage County court records. Arrest information does not indicate conviction.

Courts Rule Against Former Soup Shop Owner

Randall Durant pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, ordered to pay employee wages

Fugitive Wanted for Obstruction of Justice after High Speed Chase

Emmitt Smith is wanted by U.S. Marshals as the Fugitive of the Week.

Police Dog Takes a Bite Out of Crime: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Man Claimed to be Kent State University Police Officer

Sean P. Duffy, 48, has been seen wearing a Kent State police badge and was arrested and charged Tuesday with impersonating a police officer.

Fugitive Wanted for Kidnapping, Robbery, Homicide

John Alexander Jr. — who previously lived in Cleveland and Euclid — is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week.

Hospice Nurse Solicited for Sex: Best of Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Steubenville Teen Still On Track to Attend Kent State in Fall

Two teens sentenced this month in Ohio high school rape case, more charges filed

4 Pedestrians Hit in Kent Over Weekend

Police investigating crashes

Parole Violator Wanted by U.S. Marshals and State Officials

Ronald Thomas has been convicted of firearm and assault charges.

Kent Woman Going to Prison for String of Felony Burglaries

Assistant Portage County Prosecutor Eric Finnegan had no sentencing recommendation, but noted that Cunard's crimes were "obviously pretty traumatic" for the victims, reported the Record Courier.