Draft policy on responding to crowds comes 11 months after the city of Akron agreed to police reforms when settling a lawsuit ...

Mayor Shammas Malik's first attempt to initiate review was rejected 9-4 in February. After plan was modified, City Council ...

Akron police are searching for suspects in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Javion Fort, who was killed near South Rhodes ...

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Akron Friday evening, according to Akron Police Chief Brian Harding. At approximately 5 ...

Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Akron Friday evening. According to the Akron Police ...

Akron Police and FBI task force seized guns, drugs, and cash during a search in Akron, disrupting local crime.

This is the second attempt from Mayor Shammas Malik to implement a use-of-force policy review. The city will now launch a ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik’s second State of the City address focused on the city’s work to address public safety; economic development; health, housing and the environment; and education.

The Akron Police Department is investigating after a man was carjacked over the weekend after he stopped and picked up two ...

Akron Police celebrated students completing the Police Explorers program with certificates and law enforcement demonstrations.

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A teenage boy died after a shooting in Akron Friday evening. According to Akron Police, officers ...