The Akron SWAT Team was called to the scene and Thornton eventually threw the gun away, according to the release. Police arrested Thornton and discovered the weapon was a BB gun, the release said.

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A police standoff unfolded in Akron on Sunday evening. Officers responded at about 5:30 p.m. to the Transit Center on South Broadway Street to check for Paul Thornton, 40 ...

Akron police say a man pulled a gun on an officer and fled, prompting a SWAT standoff. He was arrested near South Broadway and charged with multiple offenses. Skip Navigation.

Akron police said they have arrested the man who allegedly shot at them, identified as Calvin Hunt, 45. (Source: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections/U.S. Marshals) ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Akron police were called to two schools Monday after one received a bomb threat and the other was struck by gunfire. Innes Community Learning Center was evacuated after someone ...