A new lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse of juveniles took place over decades at Illinois youth detention facilities. Similar lawsuits have been filed this year in other states.

The city's search for a new chief has been criticized for its lack of diverse candidates.

Racine told council he can't provide an estimate for when the city is released from the consent decree.

Authorities say a 24-year-old suspect was found dead in a Shaker Heights home Sunday after a standoff with several law enforcement agencies.

An Akron Police Department spokesperson confirmed that the department had worked with ShotStop Ballistics, a Stow-based ballistics and body armor manufacturer that filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy May 4, 2024. The company is under federal investigation.

Marsy's Law, a sort-of victims' bill of rights, is at the core of two cases over whether cities have to disclose police officers' identities.

Frank Tyson, a 53 year old Black man, died while being arrested by Canton police on April 18. His death has renewed calls for police reform in the community.

Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich requested the charge against Tavion Koonce-Williams be dropped. Koonce-Williams was charged for carrying a fake gun.

Board member Tristan Reed is leaving at the end of May, calling the decision bittersweet. She said she's moving out of Akron.

Attorney Ben Crump, who has represented police killing victims including George Floyd, visited Canton Thursday and spoke alongside Tyson's family members, two weeks after he died in police custody. After an officer knelt on his back, Tyson lay motionless on the ground for seven minutes before police administered CPR.