/news/tags/steve-mylett Steve Mylett en-US Copyright Tue, 28 May 2024 16:53:43 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-28/akron-swears-in-new-police-chief-brian-harding Harding has served as acting chief since January, when former Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett retired. His swearing in follows a tumultuous search. Tue, 28 May 2024 16:53:43 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-28/akron-swears-in-new-police-chief-brian-harding Abigail Bottar /community/2023-06-27/on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-akron-residents-celebrate-jayland-walkers-life One year ago, an attempted traffic stop in Akron ended in a car chase and eight police officers shooting and killing Jayland Walker, a 25 year old, unarmed Black man. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:48:25 GMT /community/2023-06-27/on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-akron-residents-celebrate-jayland-walkers-life Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Ward 4 Akron City Councilmember Russ Neal happened upon the protest right after the police arrived. He says protesters should be able to demonstrate in their own communities but understands first responders' concerns about emergency vehicles getting through protests. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:57:45 GMT /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-03-31/akron-police-oversight-board-elects-officers-sets-meetings-to-begin-work-on-police-accountability Kemp Boyd, director of Love Akron, will serve as the chair of the citizen police oversight board. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:10:10 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-31/akron-police-oversight-board-elects-officers-sets-meetings-to-begin-work-on-police-accountability Anna Huntsman /government-politics/2023-03-02/akron-police-officials-and-mayor-reproach-councilwoman-for-irresponsible-remark-on-walker-killing At-Large Councilwoman Linda Omobien said police "murdered" Jayland Walker in a recent council meeting. The shooting is under investigation and no charges have been filed. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 22:10:46 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-02/akron-police-officials-and-mayor-reproach-councilwoman-for-irresponsible-remark-on-walker-killing Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-07-18/akron-officials-are-considering-police-car-dash-cams-civilian-review-board Akron City Council passed a resolution Monday evening that supports the purchase and installation of dashboard cameras for the Akron Police Department. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:00:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-18/akron-officials-are-considering-police-car-dash-cams-civilian-review-board Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-07-15/jayland-walker-wounded-or-grazed-46-times-in-akron-police-shooting-summit-county-medical-examiner Walker died from blood loss, and toxicology reports were negative for drugs or alcohol in his system, Kohler said. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:11:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-15/jayland-walker-wounded-or-grazed-46-times-in-akron-police-shooting-summit-county-medical-examiner Nick Castele /news/government-politics/2022-07-11/akron-officials-say-misinformation-and-threats-are-circulating-in-wake-of-jayland-walkers-killing Attorney Bobby DiCello says the city is focusing the blame on Walker. Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Steve Mylett say that was not their intention. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:56:16 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-11/akron-officials-say-misinformation-and-threats-are-circulating-in-wake-of-jayland-walkers-killing Anna Huntsman /news/2022-07-11/morning-headlines-jayland-walkers-family-condemn-akron-police-tactics-and-more-stories Walker's family released a statement through their attorney calling for an end to the violent tactics used by Akron police against peaceful protestors; Summit County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information in the death of a four-year-old in an unrelated shooting in Akron; Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Stephen Mylett start daily online "safety" briefings Monday on their response to protests. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:45:52 GMT /news/2022-07-11/morning-headlines-jayland-walkers-family-condemn-akron-police-tactics-and-more-stories Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2022-07-09/akron-protests-marches-continue-saturday-over-jayland-walkers-death Despite a call from Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan to pause protests for 48 hours, demonstrators gathered near police headquarters downtown. Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:20:39 GMT /news/community/2022-07-09/akron-protests-marches-continue-saturday-over-jayland-walkers-death Anna Huntsman