Alford and the three women are set to be arraigned at 9 a.m. Thursday in Canton Municipal Court. The Repository. Reach Lori at 330-580-8309 or lori.steineck@cantonrep.com. After a police officer murdered husband and father of six James Williams in his backyard shortly after midnight on January 1, 2022, the Canton, Ohio police department, in coordination with local. She is charged with aggravated murder, murder, three counts of kidnapping, rape, aggravated robbery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, felonious assault, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. Body camera video shows Huber outside of his police cruiser, patrolling on foot as he investigated a report of shots fired in the area. Now concerned about the health of the supposed maintenance man, the pastor's wife again called out. Police said they arrested Roscoe Alford on a warrant on one count of murder. The body was wrapped in ablanket and plastic bag bound together with a chain and bungee cord. He is . CANTON TWP. The officer involved is then placed on paid administrative leave immediately, undergoes testing for drugs and alcohol, and is provided trauma-based counseling, Gabbard said. He said he left the basement to smoke methamphetamine and later helped wrap Pomeroy's body, clean the basement and dispose of the body with McWeeny. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. Theywere later granted judicial release in early 2021, court records show. Withplea agreements bustling through Stark County Common Pleas Court, judges are put in a position to either accept plea deals or not, and sentence the reduced charges accordingly. He also testified to beating Pomeroy. CANTON - The Canton Police Department will launch an internal use of force review in the officer-involved shooting death of James Williams after a Stark County grand jury decides . "We as judges rely heavily on the prosecutor's recommendations since they are the only ones who have had the opportunity to meet with the witnesses, read their statements, and assess their credibility.". She is accused of cleaning the residence where the shooting took place with bleach and later lying to police. His wife. The jail itself, however, could use some work, before it could adequately incarcerate the county's criminals, according to Jarvis and his fellow grand jury members. Clayton Smart, 24, of Canton was living at the Correll Avenue home where two of the kidnappings and torture took place, according to court records. He was convicted in Stark County Common Pleas in 2018offailing to properly register his address with authorities. Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; On Twitter @Cassienist. Other than the prosecutor himself, a judge may also request a special prosecutor for police-involved shootings, said Ohio Attorney General Press SecretarySteve Irwin. Harry Campbell, chief investigator for the Stark County Coroner's Office, said the. Way was scheduled to go on trial for a charge of forgery. Williams, 46, was fatally shot by Canton police officer Robert Huber outside his home in the 2300 block of 10th Street SW just after midnight on New Year's Day. One goalis getting back into the courtroom becauseassistant prosecutors handle much of the day-to-day court hearings. I think that plays a part in it," Stone said. Number of offenses is estimated based on 98.0% of total area actually reported. Canton:Canton police investigating fatal shooting, Canton:Canton men face indictment, accused in woman's fatal drive-by shooting. "Young Reed was (last in court) for larceny, being one of the harness thieves, and was released from jail but a few weeks ago. CANTON The Canton Police Department will launch an internal use of force review in the officer-involved shooting death of James Williams after a Stark County grand jury decides whether or not to seek criminal charges against the officer. There seemed to have been a spate of them two centuries ago, as indicated by the arrest of Charles Ramie and his companion, George Reed, who first were seen "acting in a very suspicious manner" in the vicinity of a fur warehouse on Fifth Street. Not all the suspects were involved with each victim. Investigators later concluded Harvey acted in self-defense but he was convicted of a weapons-related charge. Armstead, 33, was found unresponsive in a hallway with gunshot wounds. Endsley of the church and his wife were preparing to "make an evening visit" to a member of the congregation when Mrs. Endsley decided to stay home, "not wishing to leave the house alone." He is charged with aggravated murder, murder, three counts of kidnapping, rape, aggravated robbery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, felonious assault, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. The number of homicides stood at 14 - an increase of 8 compared to 2019. After the verdicts, the Stark County Prosecutor's Office declined to comment on the casesince co-defendant TerrelLipkins, 23, of Canton, awaits trial. Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; Follow on . Crime rate in Italy 2020, by province. If an officer were indicted, the officer would be placed on leave, Gabbard said. lot, Canal Fulton store owner reopens after smash-and-grab robbers strike, Burglars smash vehicle into Canal Fulton businesses, steal firearms, Task Force seeks Canton man accused of shooting pregnant woman, Canton police find dead body while on patrol, Jackson man, who kidnapped neighbor, sentenced to 30 years in prison, Stark deputies make quick arrest in KeyBank robbery, DEA: 'Zombie' drug xylazine posing deadly threat in war on drugs, Police investigating mass shooting in Alabama, Canton officers not injured when cruiser struck by stolen vehicle, Keep out: Stark County neighborhood bans certain sex offenders, Canton council questions police chief about recent fatal shootings, Letter to the editor: Police are needed in schools, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Sheriff's Office is requesting that anyone with information contact them at 330-430-3800 or through the anonymous crime tip line at 330-451-3937. Thatthe officer was not indicted. "They (judges) don't have to go along with the plea deals. Canton woman thought to be overdosing dies, officials find gunshot wound to back, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Blood and Lipkins previously served time for a2020 drive-by shootingin Plain Township. Jackson Twp. "Sometimes a trial isn't necessary if every one of these cases went to trial, we'd have to hire more people," Stone admitted. "There is no one definitive factor that can be attributed to the delay, however, we are confident that the case that has been presented to the grand jury, and the indictment and subsequent arrests that followed will result in justice. "To avoid any conflict with the outside criminal investigation, we are not given any information from the BCI report," he said. The Canton Repository will continued to update this story. He is accused of shooting Armstead before 4 a.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of Eighth Street NE. Lt. Dennis Garren, police spokesman, said the officers are. William St. Clair was to betried for robbery. So if the judge is uncomfortable with it, he or she can say I'm not agreeing to that.". Stone, a 38-year-old Republican, recently sat down with The Canton Repository to discuss his first year in office. Stone presented the case of anofficer-involved shootinglast spring to a grand jury. The ongoing aggravated murder trial of Jeremy Morlock is both disturbing for the details about torture that took place inside a Canton home and confusing to follow because of how many suspects and victims there are in the case. The elder woman also was charged with felony obstructing justice. 0:59. The officer's actions were within policy. 4 min read. That's said, Milano is pretty safe in term of major crimes but you should pay attention to mugging and pick-pocketing especially in the bus/metro. He is being held at the Stark County Jail after being convicted in April of aggravated possession of drugs and receiving stolen property. part of USA. The agents and police went to numerousaddresses in Canton, Massillon and Louisville Thursday morning as a result of investigations into "illegal narcotics and gang activity," she said early Thursday. Common Pleas Court Administrative Judge Taryn Heath weighed in on the issue. The second victim, a 22-year-old man who moved to Canton from Mississippi, had lived with Soliday for a time. Canton 911 calls now go directly to city dispatchers, not first to the county, Teens charged in fatal shooting of Canton resident Terrell Lipkins to be tried as adults, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. CANTON Attendees at a Sweet 16 birthday party that turned violent made frantic 911 calls for help after gunfire broke out Saturday night, injuring three. 11:10 PM, Jan 30, 2023. He was still wearing the handcuffs when Canton police responded. CANTON - City police found a dead body Thursday night among some trees in the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue NW. Gabbard reviewed the department's protocols regarding use of force with the Canton Repository. The Sheriffs Office is requesting that anyone with informationcontact them at 330-430-3800 or through the anonymous crime tip line at 330-451-3937. The gun was similar to the one seen by witnessesduring the shooting. He's visible in the police departments. They were charged with murder in the second degree. The victims of the crimes, no doubt, would possess a less positive view of the period in which the pain of those crimes was inflicted upon them. Within the first 30 days inoffice, hestarted working on the creation of an annual criminal databasethat will include the county's crime statistics and prosecution data, creating transparency for the public. Theteenswere pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. "We will have more information as it becomes available," Angelo said. 7 candidates want to serve at large on Canton City Council. "We've had a few examples where a special prosecutor was requested for police-involved shootings. CANTON - A Stark County jury acquitted Javier Blood of all charges tied to the August drive-by shooting death of 65-year-old Jenny Norris. Campbell said the incident was reported at 2:48 p.m. "It is though by many that there is a gang of six or eight of these petty burglars and sneak thieves, prowling around the city. For example, an Alliance child's 2019 homicide waited nearly three years before it got in the grand jury's hands last month. Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; Follow on Twitter @Cassienist. The question is, was the past really all that peaceful for residents of Stark County? CANTON Two teens are in custody after three juveniles were shot during a large fight Saturday night. The data shows the number of reports for the following types of crime: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft. He agreed to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter, three counts of kidnapping, grand theft of a motor vehicle, felonious assault, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Some of the plea agreementsare met with heavy public scrutiny, especially when it comes toreduced sentences. She is charged with three counts of kidnapping and aggravated robbery. Police said they found Alford at the woman's residence, where her three children were at home. Deputies were called just before 4 p.m. after a passerby found the. It was higher than in 98.8% U.S. cities. According to court records, he had beenbeaten to death inside a home in the 500 block of Ninth Street NW in Canton and his body later dumped. ", The jail should be replaced, grand jurors said, "by a new and suitable one.". Norris was standing with her neighbor, Nicholas Harvey, and a thirdperson when shots were firedat the groupoutside their homes. Stark County's biggest problem is violence, saidStone, and it's starting at a young age. well, even the worst areas of Italy is likely to be less dangerous than any downtown area in US, especially in the S.E. The Repository. He also testified that Smart had a physical confrontation with him and he moved to another city home. "I'm still learning, though.". Blood's trial began Tuesdayin Stark County Common Pleas Court. On Twitter: @gbrownREP. After the Stark County Prosecutor's Office presents the case, the city Office of Professional Standards conducts the initial administrative review of the incident then prepares a summary for the Internal Use of Force Review Board. A 38-year-old Malvern man the Canton Repository has chosen not to identify the victims in the case testified that he received a text May 4 from the mother of his children, Bonnie Metz, asking him to come to a Canton home where she lived with Morlock, her boyfriend at the time. Use the keyword TIPNCPD in. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is still investigating the shooting. According to Stone, he met witheverypolice chief in Stark County when he first took office and told them he had an open-door policy. Here are the top ten safest provinces in Italy, based on the crime data of total amounts of offences recorded with regards to number of inhabitants and types of crimes committed. "The involved officer is generally brought back to work in an administrative position pending the outcome of any criminal and administrative investigations," Gabbard said. Stark County authorities identify body found in Canton Township scrap CRIME Stark authorities: Woman found dead in Canton Township has been identified Amy L. Knapp The Repository 0:03 0:51. Trial begins for accused gunman in Canton fatal drive-by shooting, Canton police investigating fatal shooting, Canton men face indictment, accused in woman's fatal drive-by shooting, Judge tells Nichalous Harvey: "If you hadn't had that gun that day, you would be dead", Canton men, teen charged in Plain Township shooting, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Chief Jack Angelo confirmed the double homicide Monday in the 3500 block . "It's been a great year, I think that we've . Stay up-to-date with the latest news, stories and headlines in Canton, OH from Canton Repository. "He had not been gone over five minutes, when, on hearing some unusual noise, Mrs. Endsley looked out of one of the second story windows, on the south part of the house, and discovered a man ascending a ladder to a porch that runs along the second story of the south wing of the building.". "It's the state's burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt in this case and I don't think they did so in this case, and the jury concluded the same --and we're very pleased," Warstler said. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Communities Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper News Six people are facing charges ranging from aggravated murder to gross abuse of a corpse to grand theft of a motor vehicle. Huber spotted Williams standing behind a partially fenced patio firing an AR-15 skyward, and the officer immediately fired shots throughout the wooden fence, hitting Williams. CANTON A Stark County jury acquittedJavier Blood ofall charges tied tothe August drive-by shooting death of65-year-old Jenny Norris. Police said they arrested Roscoe Alford on a warrant on one count of murder. The officer's actions were in violation of policy. Lonnie Richardson, also known as Lon Bell, of 14th Street NE in Canton, was arrested on charges ofhaving weapons under disability and cocaine trafficking and possession; Jereld Swain of Pennsylvania Avenue in Louisville, was arrested on charges of heroin trafficking and possession and cocaine trafficking and possession; William Friedman, also known as PNut, of Lippert Road NE in Canton, was arrested on charges of heroin trafficking,possession and cocaine trafficking and possession, and on two counts of having weapons while under disability; Rodney Nash, also known as Poopie, of Woodland Avenue NW inCanton, was arrested on charges of marijuana trafficking and possession and having weapons while under disability; Kejuan Kelly, also known as Kiwi, of 17th Street NE in Massillon, was arrested on charges of marijuana trafficking and possession. Indeed, enough evidence can be obtained on a single page of that newspaper to provide an interesting look at what those printing the paper considered rampant crime in the Canton area two centuries ago. Bonnie Metz, 29, of Canton was living at the Correll Avenue home where two of the kidnappings and torture took place, according to court records. More:Grand Jury: There was "no wrongdoing" by officers in Canton shootout on March 24. Harvey survived a second shooting the next day, escaping with a gunshot wound to the leg. 0:00. Criminals should be punished to the full extent of the law, perhaps, but not tortured by the conditions of their cells, some in the Canton area believed 200 years ago. "We do not have the authority to reduce charges only the prosecution can make that motion," she said. CANTON Federal agents and local police from several departments nabbed five men Thursday in an early morning crime sweep they say targeted illegal drugs and gang activity. Lipkins is accused of being thedriver in the vehicle used in the shooting. "If you have a request or an issue, and some of them have taken me up on that, let me know.". He testified that they devised plans to kill the first victim and Joseph Pomeroy. But authorities agreed to drop the tampering charge in a plea deal in exchange for testifying in Morlock's trial. Rapid fire gunshots rang out as he walked in the area. Also represented are the Villages of Hartville, East Canton, Meyers Lake, East Sparta, Waynesburg, Magnolia and the Police District of Uniontown. Andrew Williams, 28, of Paris is charged with aggravated murder, murder, gross abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. CANTON After a first year of learning on the job,Stark County ProsecutorKyle Stone says he's ready to get back into the courtroom. He is charged with tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. One of Stone's hireswas fired after being charged withdisorderly conductin Cuyahoga County after a confrontation with a store clerk. Officers affected by the incident are offered trauma-based counseling and may be placed on administrative leave if needed, as was the case with Huber. CANTONFederal agents and local police from several departments nabbed five men Thursdayin an early morning crime sweep they say targetedillegal drugs and gang activity. Prosecutors said he reached a plea deal and would testify in Morlock's trial. A Canton police officer shot and killed a man near this area in the 2300 block of 10th Street SW in the first few minutes of the new year. It's important to remember, though, there are more residents these days. A grand jury is expected to hear the case soon. In May, he met up with them at a nearby park and then went to the Correll Avenue home with another friend. He saidautopsies would be conducted in Cuyahoga County. All rights reserved. "I was crying and screaming and they didn't like that," he said. motel, More:Alliance parents accused in baby's 2019 death. 'A beautiful joy.'. It turns out that she had reason to worry soon after her husband departed. Morlock has a lengthy criminal history that involves assault, harassment, breaking and entering, resisting arrest, aggravated possession of drugs, gross sexual imposition, and failure to register as a sex offender. Reach Amy at 330-775-1135 or amy.knapp@indeonline.com. Stark County Canton Crime Lab firearm expertAbigail Pondprocessed shell casings found at the crimescene and determined one gun, a 9mm Glock,was used in the shooting. "There are so many issues," he said. The second victim testified that Soliday and Smart had sex in front of him while he was being held captive in the basement. The Stark County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found around 9 p.m. Tuesday along Hardington Avenue NE. More:Canton 911 calls now go directly to city dispatchers, not first to the county, More:Teens charged in fatal shooting of Canton resident Terrell Lipkins to be tried as adults. Stone said he'd beinvolved in some capacity withhigher-profile cases coming through Stark County. Warstler told The Canton Repository he was pleasedwith the trial's outcome. Under Gabbard's administration, an involved officer will not work in patrol until the administrative review is complete, the police chief said. At the scene, six evidence markers covered an entire block, with crime scene tape and medic gloves left on site. "We have suicide rates at the highest, we have homicides at one of the highest levels. He also testified that he was handcuffed to a couch with the use of a leash chain and held at gunpoint. Pomeroy's mother, Meg, has told The Canton Repository that her son was estranged from the family since at least 2019 because of "drugs, alcohol, theft, robbery, stealing, lying ". 0:04. More:Kyle Stone rides 'Red Wave' in Stark County prosecutor's race, More:Stark County Prosecutor John Ferrero gets state honor as he leaves office. But prosecutors agreed to dismiss the aggravated murder charge and reduce a murder charge to involuntary manslaughter as part of a plea agreement in exchange for him testifying in Morlock's trial. Prosecutors have said three of the suspects have made plea deals and will testify at Morlock's trial. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. Authorities have yet to discuss a clear motive for the killing or torture, although it appears that the personal relationships and drugs may have played a role. There also were two separate homes one where the killing took place and another where the kidnapping victims were held. Nogunshot residue was found on him orhis clothing at the time of his arrest, investigators said. Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. "It is too small, exceedingly inconvenient, and deficient in strength for the safekeeping of prisoners," continued the grand jurors' report. When these thieves are caught, they should be made to suffer the extreme penalty of the law.". He died from blows to thehead. And, no doubt Stark County records could reveal that the numbers of crimes being committed on an annual basis in Canton and other area communities in 2022 are more in number than were being endured by residents of Stark County in 1822. The mere fact that she was concerned about leaving the structure unattended itself raises questions about the frequency of crime in the community. Community Ohio Education Crime Politics Hall of Fame Village School Closing Alert. "We noticed a stranger vainly searching for a lost overcoat, one day last week," a brief crime report by the newspaper stated. Catherine Ross. Stone said he had to fully understand the job, what hisresponsibilities wereand still try to make some changes. Aspecial prosecutor was requested and appointed and Jenkins ended up beingacquitted by a jury," Irwin said. "If it goes to trial, I'll be on the case, too," Stone said. Theparents now facecounts of involuntary manslaughter and child endangering. 1:13. Here's what to know ahead of the primary election Tuesday. "Their disregard for human life is ridiculous, and they just dont care," Stone said adding that the violence in Cantonright now and its vicinityisintense. Blood was the accused gunman. As part of the deal, the state agreed to dismiss the aggravated murder and rape charges adn amended the murder charge to involuntary manslaughter. William Harvey Jr., 19, and Jeremiah Burton, 19,died from gunshot injuries inside the home, said Harry Campbell, an investigator for the Stark County Coroner's Office. Ferrerodeclined comment,stating he is considering running for re-election in 2024. "Now were going into my second year, and it is more of the full vision implementation, more so policy, and those kinds of things," he said. Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; Follow on Twitter @Cassienist. Court records allege the woman lied to police about Alford's whereabouts and later fled the residence when police entered to arrest the suspect. The second victim testified that Soliday and Smart had sex in front of him while he was being held captive in the basement. The Repository. She apparently was in a relationship with Smart. Reach Gary at gary.brown.rep@gmail.com. CANTON City police are investigating the deaths of two 19-year-old men inside a residence. Indeed, the victim of a theft would be the one who that week early in 1822 showed a writer for the newspaper that "peace" in the community routinely was being disturbed. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. ongoing aggravated murder trial of Jeremy Morlock, discuss a clear motive for the killing or torture, 'I was straight victimized.' James Williams death:Findings not yet public after James Williams' shooting death investigation completed. Gabbard said the board does not recommend discipline. Kyle Stone rides 'Red Wave' in Stark County prosecutor's race, Stark County Prosecutor John Ferrero gets state honor as he leaves office, Grand Jury: There was "no wrongdoing" by officers in Canton shootout on March 24, 'Today is not the day for judgment': Law enforcement experts weigh in on Canton shooting, What we know about the Canton police shooting of 46-year-old James Williams, Stark County prosecutor terminates division chief following internal investigation, Canton woman convicted in 2017 death of child at Jackson Twp. All rights reserved. There are three victims one is dead. Canton:Trial begins for accused gunman in Canton fatal drive-by shooting. "An incident involving force by one of officers that causes death or serious injury is criminally investigated by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. . Blood was wearing a GPS ankle monitoring device at the time of the Aug.7 shooting. Genovese crime family New Jersey faction. He has turned down at least three plea offers sincehe's takingoffice. Bodycam footage from the Canton Police Department shows officer shoot man who was firing gun after New Year's Eve celebration. She had a relationship with the first victim and was the mother of their two children. "They generally only come to me in the most serious of cases," Stone acknowledged. Metro areas, also known as Metropolitan Statistical Areas, are often comprised of multiple counties and cities that are tied together economically. The victims were taken to local hospitals and are expected to recover. Stone terminated the worker and reorganized the prosecutor's office divisions, promoting those within. We have no involvement beyond securing the scene, providing immediate aid as needed, and answering requests from outside investigators," Gabbard explained. The pages of the weekly Canton Repository and Republican on Feb. 23, 1822, would seem to prove otherwise. A Stark County Common Pleas jury last week convicted the Canton man . 1 min read Democratic candidates for Canton mayor take part in. Stone has operated on the office's $5 million budget,eliminating a $100,000 salaried"buffer position" between himself and division chiefs. 911 callers desperate for help after gunshots at Canton birthday party, Canton police investigating shooting; two teens in custody, Canfield man facing charges in crash that killed Massillon woman, Alliance man arrested on felony rape charge, Stark authorities say woman found dead was suspect in Akron homicide, Stark authorities trying to identify body found in Canton Twp. "He's visible in the courtrooms. All rights reserved. Reach Cassandra at cnist@gannett.com; Twitter@Cassienist. We tend to believe that theft, burglary, robbery and murder are more prevalent in modern times than in the past. CANTON - The investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding a city police officer's fatal shooting of a 46-year-old man on 10th Street SW shortly after . "The most striking difference between himand the former prosecutor is the perception that Kyle Stone is actively working every day in the courts and in the criminal justice system," Jakmides said.
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