/news/tags/summit-county-sheriff Summit County Sheriff en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:26:57 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-06/akron-residents-demand-accountability-police-reform-after-jayland-walker-shooting Community organizers have submitted a list of demands to the mayor's office, including firing and prosecuting the eight officers involved in the shooting. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:26:57 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-06/akron-residents-demand-accountability-police-reform-after-jayland-walker-shooting Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-06-30/tent-city-in-akron-closes-after-increased-police-presence-safety-concerns The Summit County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating allegations of sex trafficking at the encampment. Sage Lewis, who ran the camp on property behind his business, decided to close the camp due to increased problems and police presence, he said. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:05:58 GMT /news/community/2022-06-30/tent-city-in-akron-closes-after-increased-police-presence-safety-concerns Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-06-17/summit-county-sheriff-investigating-possible-human-trafficking-at-tent-city-in-akron The sheriff's office said they found multiple victims who needed medical treatment after conducting a welfare check at the Kent Place encampment Tuesday. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:48:25 GMT /news/community/2022-06-17/summit-county-sheriff-investigating-possible-human-trafficking-at-tent-city-in-akron Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2021-07-30/group-calls-for-an-end-to-gun-shows-at-the-summit-county-fairgrounds The Gun Control Issue Group for the Summit County Progressive Democrats is protesting gun shows at the Summit County Fairgrounds. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:05:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-30/group-calls-for-an-end-to-gun-shows-at-the-summit-county-fairgrounds Abigail Bottar /news/2021-03-30/morning-headlines-covid-case-numbers-drop-to-average-hospitalizations-up-summit-sheriff-fires-first-diversity-director COVID cases numbers dropped back to average after spiking on Friday; Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree has fired the department’s first diversity and inclusion director after just one month on the job; the Akron Fire department has apologized after a firefighter turned a hose on a bystander; and more stories. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:53:53 GMT /news/2021-03-30/morning-headlines-covid-case-numbers-drop-to-average-hospitalizations-up-summit-sheriff-fires-first-diversity-director Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/community/2020-09-14/morning-headlines-judge-halts-absentee-ballot-order-daily-covid-19-cases-fall-below-1-000 Here are your morning headlines for Monday, September 14:Ohio absentee ballot order halted to allow expedited appealDaily coronavirus cases fall below… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:09:24 GMT /news/community/2020-09-14/morning-headlines-judge-halts-absentee-ballot-order-daily-covid-19-cases-fall-below-1-000 Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/community/2020-08-07/pandemic-poses-challenges-for-summit-county-law-enforcements-battle-with-gun-violence Northeast Ohio is not exempt from the rising tide of gun violence sweeping across the nation.But the pandemic has brought challenges hindering the work of… Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:53:45 GMT /news/community/2020-08-07/pandemic-poses-challenges-for-summit-county-law-enforcements-battle-with-gun-violence Jennifer Conn /news/government-politics/2020-03-12/democratic-candidates-for-summit-county-sheriff-meet-up-in-only-debate-before-the-primary Tuesday night, the four democratic candidates for Summit County sheriff met for the one and only debate of their campaign. The event, sponsored by the… Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:42:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-03-12/democratic-candidates-for-summit-county-sheriff-meet-up-in-only-debate-before-the-primary Andrew Meyer /news/community/2019-03-14/summit-county-sheriff-offers-scholarships-to-attract-new-recruits For the first time ever, Summit County is offering full scholarships to attend the police academy for the Sheriff’s Office.The academy starts in August… Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:58:55 GMT /news/community/2019-03-14/summit-county-sheriff-offers-scholarships-to-attract-new-recruits /news/government-politics/2018-11-20/sheriff-considers-a-more-cost-efficient-way-to-provide-medical-care-in-the-county-jail It is budgeting time in counties across the region. A recurring theme for fiscal 2019 seems to be a call for more money for jails. And, the costs for… Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:11:26 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-11-20/sheriff-considers-a-more-cost-efficient-way-to-provide-medical-care-in-the-county-jail