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Electronics, jewelry stolen from residence

about 17 hours ago

Electronics, jewelry, cash stolen from West Avenue residence Tallmadge -- On March 9, a West Avenue woman told police sometime between 10 p.m. and 3:45 a.m., someone entered her apartment through an unlocked door, trashed her living space and removed a... Read Story.

Woman arrested for theft at South Avenue business

March 7, 2010

Woman arrested for theft at South Avenue business Tallmadge -- On Feb. 27, police arrested a 42-year-old Akron woman and charged her with theft after the security officer at a South Avenue store told police she saw the suspect leave the store without... Read Story.

Man runs from store after stealing boots

February 28, 2010

Akron man runs from store after employee sees him leave with stolen boots Tallmadge -- On Feb. 20, police arrested a 44-year-old Akron man and charged him with theft after the security officer at a South Avenue business told police he saw the suspect... Read Story.

Tallmadge man charged with assault

February 21, 2010

Tallmadge man charged with assault of a police officer Tallmadge -- On Feb. 9, police charged a Tallmadge man with assault of a police officer and resisting arrest after responding to a domestic disturbance report at his residence. According to the... Read Story.

Teens arrested on drug, prohibitions charges

February 14, 2010

Three teens arrested on charges of drug trafficking, prohibitions Tallmadge -- On Feb. 7, police arrested a three teens on charges of trafficking in drugs and prohibitions, after an officer stopped a vehicle on Northwest Avenue at 1:19 a.m. for multiple... Read Story.

Renter fails to return $1,496 jackhammer

February 7, 2010

Renter fails to return $1,496 jackhammer Tallmadge -- On Feb. 1, the manager of a Southeast Avenue business told police a customer rented a $1,496 jackhammer Dec. 31 and has not returned the item. According to the report, when contacted by the store... Read Story.

Empty out those penny jars for a good cause

February 5, 2010

Empty out those penny jars for a good cause The members of the Tallmadge chapter of the National Honor Society are sponsoring “Pennies for Patients” drive during the week of Feb. 8 through 12. The fundraiser is designed to raise awareness and... Read Story.

Police charge Akron woman with robbery

January 31, 2010

Police charge crutch-wielding Akron woman with robbery Tallmadge -- Police arrested a 38-year-old crutch-wielding Akron woman and charged her with robbery after the loss prevention officer at a South Avenue business told police she left the store... Read Story.

GPS units removed from unlocked vehicles

January 24, 2010

GPS units removed from unlocked vehicles Tallmadge -- Two residents reported the thefts of GPS units from their unlocked vehicles last week. On Jan. 17, a Beachler Road woman told police sometime overnight, someone entered her vehicle, which was parked... Read Story.

100 DVDs stolen from business during break-in

January 17, 2010

100 DVDs stolen from business during break-in Tallmadge -- Officers checked on an alarm call at a West Avenue business at 3:24 a.m. Jan. 12 and discovered the front door of the business had been smashed and approximately 100 DVDs valued at $1,700 had... Read Story.

Police investigate break-ins at businesses

January 10, 2010

Police investigate break-ins at businesses Tallmadge -- Police are investigating several reports of businesses being broken into during the Christmas holidays. Tallmadge Police Lt. Ron Williams said the incidents are "probably related." On Dec. 29, ... Read Story.

Police search for man in Christmas hammer attack

December 29, 2009

Police are searching for a Tallmadge man who is accused of hitting his mother’s boyfriend in the head with a hammer on Christmas Day. A warrant for felonious assault has been issued by police for Antonio Little, 23, of North Thomas Road. Police say... Read Story.

TVs stolen from Greenbriar residence

December 13, 2009

TVs stolen from Greenbriar residence Tallmadge -- A Greenbriar Drive man told police sometime between Oct. 31 and Dec. 2, someone broke a basement window and entered his home, removing a 32-inch TV valued at $350 and a 42-inch plasma TV valued at $800.... Read Story.

Police advise watching purses during holidays

December 6, 2009

Police advise watching purses during holiday season Tallmadge -- "Tis the season to really watch your purse in the grocery store," cautions Tallmadge Police Lt. Ron Williams. Last week officers responded to one report of a stolen wallet and one report... Read Story.

Woman reports theft of $8,000 antique ring

November 29, 2009

Woman reports theft of $8,000 antique ring Tallmadge -- On Nov. 22, a Timbertop Drive woman told police sometime between 8 a.m. Nov. 17 and 9 p.m. Nov. 22, someone broke into her home through the garage, removing an $8,000 antique diamond ring from the... Read Story.

Owner warned about dog running loose

November 22, 2009

Owner warned about dog running loose on Parmalee Drive Tallmadge -- On Nov. 13, a Parmalee Drive man told police his neighbor's dog was running loose Nov. 8, entering his property and biting his dog. According to the report, on Nov. 13, the dog was... Read Story.

Couple charged with theft of video games

November 15, 2009

Couple charged with theft of video games from business Tallmadge -- On Nov. 8, police arrested a 29-year-old Niles man and a 28-year-old Williamsfield woman and charged them with theft after an employee of an Eastwood Avenue business alerted officers to... Read Story.

Akron woman charged with theft of gangster costume on Halloween

November 8, 2009

Akron woman charged with theft of gangster costume on Halloween Tallmadge -- An 18-year-old Akron woman apparently wanted to enter a life of crime properly dressed. She was arrested Oct. 31 and charged with theft after the loss prevention officer at a... Read Story.

Police investigate two Norton Drive home burglaries

November 1, 2009

Police investigate two Norton Drive home burglaries Tallmadge -- Police investigated two reports of burglary involving Norton Drive residences last week that may be related. On Oct. 25, a Norton Drive couple told police while they were out of town... Read Story.

Akron man charged with theft of groceries

October 25, 2009

Akron man charged with theft of groceries Tallmadge -- On Oct. 13, police arrested a 23-year-old Akron man and charged him with theft after the loss prevention officer at a West Avenue business told police she observed the suspect walk out the front... Read Story.

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