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Police say purchases made with counterfeit money

March 14, 2010

Police say purchases made with counterfeit money Stow -- A store in the 4000 block of Fishcreek Road reported receiving counterfeit bills on two separate occasions. A fake $50 bill was used at the store on March 2, police said, and a phony $20 bill as... Read Story.

Man reports car parked on side of Route 8 stolen

March 7, 2010

Man reports car parked on side of Route 8 stolen Stow -- A Cleveland man, 33, reported his car stolen on Feb. 24. He told police his disabled Cadillac was missing from the north side of state Route 8 when he returned to retrieve it. The report did not... Read Story.

Two charged in hubcap thefts; Incidents connected to Stow

February 28, 2010

Two charged in hubcap thefts; Incidents connected to Stow Stow -- At least five Stow residents may have had their hubcaps stolen by a couple who was arrested Feb. 7, according to Akron police. The reports indicate that hubcaps were stolen in Stow... Read Story.

Fire starts in storage facility

February 21, 2010

Fire starts in storage facility Stow -- Two 19-year-old men, one from Stow and one from Munroe Falls, were charged by police with breaking and entering, and arson. Police said the pair entered a construction storage facility in the 1500 block of... Read Story.

Man nabbed after amplifier stolen, police say

February 14, 2010

Man nabbed after amplifier stolen, police say Stow -- An Alliance man was charged with theft and use criminal tools after police said he took a stereo amplifier from a store in the 3000 block of Hudson Drive on Feb. 4. Police said the man, 18, used a... Read Story.

Man attempts to leave store without paying for merchandise

February 7, 2010

Man attempts to leave store without paying for merchandise Stow -- A man was charged with theft just after midnight when police said he shoplifted items from a store in the 3000 block of Hudson Drive Feb. 1. Police said the man failed to pay for a DVD,... Read Story.

Concrete deer statue stolen from front yard of home

January 31, 2010

Concrete deer statue stolen from front yard of home Stow -- Someone snatched a concrete baby deer statue from the front yard of a home in the 4000 block of Kenneth Road, according to police. The deer statue was reported missing on Jan. 15, but it could... Read Story.

Attempted escape from jail short-circuited

January 24, 2010

Attempted escape from jail short-circuited Stow -- A man awaiting transport from Stow Municipal Court on Courthouse Boulevard, Stow, to the Summit County Jail attempted to escape from security Jan. 13 at 12:30 p.m. His chance for freedom did not last... Read Story.

Woman has encounter with printing machine

January 17, 2010

Woman has encounter with printing machine Stow -- A Cuyahoga Falls woman was charged with theft after taking part of a picture printing machine from a store after it did not work properly. The woman, 25, entered the store in the 3000 block of Kent Road... Read Story.

Three men indicted in death of former Stow resident

January 12, 2010

Following a five-month investigation by Ravenna police, three men have been indicted for aggravated murder in the July 2009 beating and subsequent death of a 50-year-old man formerly of Stow. If convicted, they could face the death penalty. Robbery was... Read Story.

Fake bill does not halt beer purchase

January 10, 2010

Fake bill does not halt beer purchase Stow -- A counterfeit $10 bill did not stop a man from purchasing two 24-ounce cans of beer from a business in the 3000 block of Graham Road. The incident was reported Jan. 3 at 12:45 a.m. When the man handed over... Read Story.

Vehicle reported stolen while owner wraps gifts

January 3, 2010

Vehicle reported stolen while owner wraps gifts Stow -- A 1998 Dodge Caravan was reported stolen Christmas night between midnight and 4 a.m. from the driveway of a Willowdale Drive residence. It was valued at $3,000. The vehicle has not been recovered.... Read Story.

Police investigate nine vehicular break-ins on one night in Stow

December 27, 2009

Police investigate nine vehicular break-ins on one night in Stow Stow -- Police are investigating nine reported vehicular break-ins on Camden, Brixton, Elizabeth, Serra Vista and East Celeste View drives. In each incident, items were stolen overnight... Read Story.

Another laser incident occurs at KSU Airport

December 13, 2009

Another laser incident occurs at KSU Airport A pilot flying near the Kent State University Airport Dec. 6, a 22-year-old Akron man, reported that someone allegedly pointed a green laser into his airplane's cockpit from approximately 7:15 to 7:35 p.m. ... Read Story.

Morrison removed from board of elections post

December 10, 2009

Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner informed Jack Morrison in a Dec. 9 letter that he has been removed from the Summit County Board of Elections effective immediately. He had been serving as the chair of the board of elections. Brunner had asked Morrison... Read Story.

Man robs National City Bank in Stow

December 8, 2009

Stow — A man robbed the National City Bank Tuesday at 1 p.m. and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. No one was reported injured, and no weapon was seen by the bank teller.According to police, the man entered the bank, 815... Read Story.

Local woman arrested for alleged disorderly conduct

December 6, 2009

Local woman arrested for alleged disorderly conduct Stow -- Following a Nov. 20 incident at a Steels Corners business, police arrested a 19-year-old Cuyahoga Falls woman for alleged disorderly conduct. According to the police report, witnesses said the... Read Story.

Ravenna woman charged in hit-skip incident

November 29, 2009

Ravenna woman charged in hit-skip incident Stow -- A 39-year-old Ravenna woman was arrested and charged with failure to control, driving under suspension and hit-skip Nov. 19 shortly before 6:30 a.m. following an alleged hit-skip incident earlier that... Read Story.

Man sentenced to 16 years for attempted murder at BP Station

November 23, 2009

Taylor Black, 23, of Akron, was sentenced Nov. 20 by Judge Brenda Unruh to 16 years in prison for shooting a BP clerk after a robbery. Black pleaded guilty to attempted murder (with a gun specification), aggravated robbery (with a gun specification) and... Read Story.

Police investigating two burglaries in recent weeks

November 22, 2009

Police investigating two burglaries in recent weeks Stow -- Police are still investigating two local burglaries that occurred in recent weeks. A Surrey Hill Lane resident reported that he returned home at approximately 9:45 p.m. Oct. 16, allegedly... Read Story.

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