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Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-...
09/28/2026

Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following:

The Summit County CrimeStoppers: call 330-434-COPS

Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637

Download the Akron Police Department app and submit information by texting Tips411or by accessing the link on our website www.AkronCops.org.

09/28/2026
Please join us in wishing K9 Jaro a very Happy 6th Birthday! 🐾🖤💙🖤 🐾
09/24/2026

Please join us in wishing K9 Jaro a very Happy 6th Birthday! 🐾🖤💙🖤 🐾

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK: JASON SADLERThe Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information whi...
09/22/2026

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK: JASON SADLER

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Jason Sadler. Sadler is wanted by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, aggravated robbery, and trafficking drugs. Sadler is also wanted out of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated robbery and burglary.

Sadler, 29, is a described as a white male, standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 210 pounds. Sadler has been known to frequent the Akron and Cleveland areas.

If you have any information in reference to Jason Sadler, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or you can send a web tip at the following webpage https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip. Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.

Today, we pause to say thank you to every police officer who serves with courage, compassion, and commitment. Your dedic...
09/19/2026

Today, we pause to say thank you to every police officer who serves with courage, compassion, and commitment. Your dedication to protecting our communities does not go unnoticed.💙👮

On September 17th, the Derby Downs hosted a special event, 'Aging on Track', which is the Soap Box Derby's Senior Day. T...
09/18/2026

On September 17th, the Derby Downs hosted a special event, 'Aging on Track', which is the Soap Box Derby's Senior Day. This event offered attendees a unique opportunity to relive their childhood memories by taking exhilarating runs down the historic Derby Downs track. In addition, visitors were also able to take a tour of the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame and Museum, where they could learn about the rich history of the sport and its legendary champions. The event also featured a range of informative booths focused on wellness and financial information, providing valuable resources and insights to help seniors navigate the challenges of aging. Overall, 'Aging on Track' was a wonderful celebration of life, community, and the joy of racing!

On August 22nd, Firestone Stadium witnessed a battle for bragging rights between Akron's finest (Police) and bravest (Fi...
09/18/2026

On August 22nd, Firestone Stadium witnessed a battle for bragging rights between Akron's finest (Police) and bravest (Fire) Akron Fire Department in a friendly-ish softball game. Let's just say the Fire department brought the heat...and we brought the wins, 16-1! 😂🥎👮‍♂️💪

09/18/2026

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