Driving News, Crime & Press Releases

7/23/2008 10:54:52 AM

Major Incidents Reported for July 23, 2008

Robbery:

A door-to-door salesman was robbed of $10.00 last night near the intersection of Copley Rd and Madison Ave. The victim, 20-year-old male, reported that he was in the area doing door-to-door sales for a home security company. The suspect approached the victim and demanded money or the suspect would do bodily harm to the victim. The victim handed over $10.00 and the suspect fled.

The suspect is a black male 35 – 40 years old. He is about 6’03” tall and weighs between 150 – 160 lbs. He was wearing a maroon, orange, and yellow horizontal striped Polo Shirt and faded black pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact our department.
Felonious Assault/Shooting:

Around 11:30 last night, an 18-year-old male reported that he was walking in the 1000 block Clark St when he passed a large fight in front of a house. The victim stated that he heard several popping sounds and then felt pain in his buttocks. The victim then realized that he had been shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where his injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

No information on a suspect is available.
Aggravated Robbery:

Shortly before 8:00 last night, a 19-year-old male victim was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by three suspects near the bus terminal on Romig Rd.

Responding officers located an arrested two males involved in the robbery, the third suspect got away. Arrested were Lionel Mitchell, 22, of Himelright Blvd and Angelo Justice, 25, of Glenn St. Mitchell was charged with robbery and Justice was charged with Aggravated Robbery. The gun used in the robbery was recovered. They were booked into the Summit County Jail.
7/23/2008 10:50:43 AM

Burglaries Reported for July 23, 2008

1 MANNY’S PUB, Occurred 451 E Exchange St on 7/22 at 2:45am Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: nothing

1 RADISSON HOTEL, Occurred 20 W Mill St on 7/22 at 2:51am Susp(s) forced open front door MISSING: misc alcohol

2 Occurred 1088 N Main St on 6/19 at 1:00pm Unk entered rear w/s door MISSING: misc household items

2 Occurred 894 Chalker St on 7/20 at 12:00pm Unk forced open side door MISSING: misc copper pipe

2 Occurred 757 Wall St on 7/18 at 5:00pm Unk forced open rear door MISSING: misc copper pipe

3 Occurred 27 McNaughton St on 7/20 at 9:35pm Arrested forced open front door & threatened victim w/knife MISSING: nothing ARRESTED: MATTHEW W RUARK

4 J D BYRIDER, Occurred 777 S Canton Rd on 7/21 at 9:00pm Unk forced open side door MISSING: $96

4 MARK A SMITH INTERNAL MEDICINE, Occurred 731 S Canton Rd on 7/21 at 6:00pm Unk attempted to pry open front door MISSING: nothing

4 Occurred 470 Hilbish Ave on 7/19 at 4:30pm Susp entered open attached garage MISSING: recovered SUSPS: w/m/30-40/5′07″/160#

4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Occurred 752 S Canton Rd on 7/21 at 9:00pm Unk forced open side door MISSING: $500, misc bottles alcohol

4 Occurred 1828 Spade Ave on 7/18 at 4:00pm Unk attempted to force open front window MISSING: nothing

5 Occurred 556 Chittenden St on 7/22 at 12:00am Unk forced open front door MISSING: recovered

5 Occurred 1167 Allendale Ave on 7/22 at 1:00am Unk forced open rear window MISSING: computer

6 NORTH COAST COMMUNITY HOMES, Occurred 322 E South St on 7/21 at 4:00pm Unk forced open front of units MISSING: misc copper pipe

6 Occurred 831 Clay Dr on 7/21 at 12:00am Unk forced open front window MISSING: (2) sofa, (2) tv, (2) chairs, dvd player

6 FASHION BUG, Occurred 430 E Waterloo Rd on 7/20 at 9:00pm Unk forced open rear door MISSING: nothing

7 Occurred 670 Hancock Ave on 7/22 at 4:00pm Unk entered unlocked n/s window MISSING: (2) controllers, tv, playstation 3, misc video games

7 Occurred 725 Sharon St on 7/22 at 4:00pm Unk forced open rear door MISSING: nothing

7 Occurred 1257 Kohler Ave on 7/21 at 11:00pm Unk entered unlocked porch door MISSING: (2) bicycle

8 SAFEGUARD PROPERTIES, Occurred 1139 S Hawkins Ave on 7/1 at 8:00am Unk forced open rear door MISSING: hot water tank, misc copper pipe

8 Occurred 400 Noble Ave on 7/21 at 5:00pm Unk forced open rear door MISSING: misc tools

9 Occurred 560 N Hawkins Ave on 7/22 at 10:09am Unk forced open side window MISSING: nothing

10 DEBS WELDING, Occurred 950 S Rhodes Ave on 7/21 at 4:00pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: misc copper

10 LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Occurred 175 W Crosier on 7/22 at 3:38am Susp forced open side window (2nd floor) MISSING: nothing SUSPS: b/u

11 Occurred 801 E Exchange St on 7/22 at 8:00am Unk forced open side door MISSING: xbox, ipod, computer

12 Occurred 841 East Ave on 7/22 at 6:30am Unk forced open rear door MISSING: computer

12 Occurred 772 Mallison Ave on 7/22 at 8:00am Unk entered side door MISSING: ipod

12 Occurred 185 Glendale Ave on 7/18 at 1:00pm Unk forced open e/s door MISSING: $6, misc medication

12 Occurred 959 East Ave on 7/22 at 7:20am Unk forced open front door MISSING: computer, digital camera, misc clothing, misc jewelry

12 Occurred 100 Oakdale Ave on 7/21 at 11:00pm Unk entered side window MISSING: $568, wallet, misc credit cards, misc id
 
7/23/2008 10:49:13 AM

Felony Arrests Reported for July 23, 2008

Matthew P. Waszkiewicz, 40, of Lindenwood Ave in Akron was charged with Grand Theft Auto. Waszkiewicz took the victims auto from E. Rosewood Ave and refused to return it.

Lionel Mitchell, 22, of Himelright Blvd in Akron was charged with Robbery. Mitchell, Angelo Justice, and another unidentified black male, pistol whipped the victim and stole his money. He then tried to run before being apprehended by the police.

Angelo Justice, 25, of Glenn St in Akron was charged with Aggravated Robbery. Justice, Lionel Mitchell, and another unidentified black male, pistol whipped the victim and stole his money. He then tried to run before being apprehended by the police. Justice also had a gun that officers recovered.

Rodney L. Davis, 39, with no permanent address was charged with Rape. Davis sexually assaulted a 51-year-old female on July 19, 2008 at N. Howard St and Frederick Ave.

Tylon L. Allen, 24, of Elizabeth Parkway in Akron was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Sound Amplifying Device. Allen was stopped at 1400 S. Arlington St for sound amplifying device; stereo with volume that could be heard over 100 feet. Officers found a loaded 9mm handgun wedged between the drivers seat and center console in the vehicle.
7/23/2008 7:28:16 AM

Felony reports for July 23, 2008

Matthew P Waszkiewicz, 40, 387 Lindenwood Ave., Akron, Ohio was charged with Grand Theft Auto. Matthew took the victims vehicle with out permission and would no return it.

Lionel Mitchell, 22, 1090 Himelright Blvd., Akron, Ohio was charged with Robbery. Lionel was with Angelo Justice and another unidentified male. They pistol whipped the victim and stolen his money.

Angelo Justice, 25, 885 Glenn St., Akron, Ohio was charged with Aggravated Robbery. Angelo was with Lionel Mitchell and another unidentified male. They pistol whipped the victim and stolen his money.

Rodney L. Davis, 39, was charged with Rape. Rodney lured the victim to a wooded area and sexually assaulted the victim. Rodney made verbal and physical threats before, during and after the assault.

Tylon L. Allen, 24, 135 Elizabeth Pkwy, Akron, Ohio was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon Gun and Sound Amp. Tylon was stopped for loud music at 1400 S. Arlington St. A loaded gun was found inside the vehicle.
7/23/2008 7:21:35 AM

Burglary reports for July 23, 2008

1 Occurred 383 Kling St on 7/20 at 1:45am Unk forced open side door MISSING: $400, backpack, cellphone, misc papers, misc video games, misc clothing

1 RADISON, Occurred 20 W Mill St on 7/19 at 2:30am Susp forced open front door MISSING: misc liquor SUSPS: b/m/23-29/6′00″-6′02″; b/f/25-29/5′02″-5′04″

3 SPIN IT TO WIN, Occurred 409 Darrow Rd on 7/21 at 1:10am Unk forced open w/s window MISSING: (2) amplifiers, computer, vacuum cleaner, cd player, misc household items, misc personal effects, misc dvd’s

4 Occurred 2525 Albrecht Ave on 7/18 at 9:30am Unk forced open side door MISSING: misc medication

5 Occurred 896 Huber St on 7/17 at 8:00am Unk forced open side door MISSING: misc copper pipe

5 Occurred 1051 Weehawken Pl on 7/18 at 9:30am Unk forced open rear door MISSING: computer, misc tools

5 Occurred 1198 Keys Pl on 7/21 at 7:30pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: tv, dvd player

6 NORTHCOAST COMMUNITY HOMES, Occurred 322 E South St on 7/17 at 4:00pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: misc copper pipe

6 Occurred 1418 Marcy St on 7/18 at 10:00am Susp entered front door MISSING: nintendo wii SUSPS: b/m/20-30/5′09″-5′10″/170-180#

6 Occurred 773 Beardsley St on 7/21 at 11:18pm Susp entered front door MISSING: nothing SUSPS: b/m/20-30

7 A T AND T, Occurred 2400 Romig Rd on 4/22 at 12:00pm Unk forced open n/s fence MISSING: misc copper grounding wire

7 H AND M METAL PROCESSING, Occurred 1414 Kenmore Blvd on 7/18 at 2:00pm Unk cut locked gate on s/s of property MISSING: air conditioning unit

8 Occurred 794 Roslyn Ave on 7/19 at 3:00pm Unk forced open rear door MISSING: nothing

9 ENTERPRISE RENTAL, Occurred 155 Overwood Rd on 7/20 at 11:30pm Unk entered unlocked sliding side door MISSING: 2008 Ford Edge SUV, vehicle key

10 CARDINAL GROUP, Occurred 494 Vernon Odom Blvd on 7/17 at 5:30pm Unk entered vacant building by unknown means MISSING: (2) generators, reel pump, water pump, misc tools

10 CITY OF AKRON, Occurred 202 W Miller Ave on 7/21 at 4:25pm Arrested forced open side window MISSING: nothing ARRESTED: JAMAL SCOTT; JARMAINE M SCOTT

10 Occurred 1555 Diagonal Rd on 7/18 at 7:00pm Unk entered by unknown means MISSING: tv

10 DEBS WELDING, Occurred 950 S Rhodes Ave on 7/19 at 12:00am Unk forced open temporary gate MISSING: nothing

11 Occurred 650 Philip Ave on 7/19 at 12:00pm Unk forced open side window MISSING: $100, (2) ipods, (2) guitars, (2) dvd players, casio piano, dining table, playstation 3, bed, playstation 2, playstation 3, gaming chair, digital camera, blender, grill, toaster, pr shoes, xbox, vcr, stereo, misc dvd’s, misc video games/controllers

11 Occurred 844 Johnston St on 7/17 at 11:00pm Unk forced open side door MISSING: tv, dvd player

11 AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Occurred 366 Beaver St on 7/14 at 6:15am Unk forced open side window MISSING: nothing

12 Occurred 155 Gale St on 7/21 at 12:30am Unk forced open n/s window MISSING: $200, computer

12 ARTISTIC HAIR DESIGNS, Occurred 675 W Exchange St on 7/16 at 5:00pm Unk forced open rear window MISSING: $70

12 CHINA PLACE, Occurred 474 W Market St on 7/18 at 11:00pm Unk forced open front window MISSING: misc food, misc silverware