Friday, January 4, 2013
The following information was supplied by the North Canton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Looks like the Grinch isn't the only one with a penchant for stealing Christmas trees. Someone entered a home in the 300 block of Royer Avenue NW between 12:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Dec. 24 and made off with a 48-inch lighted wreath and a Christmas tree with lights. The person also damaged the front door and the awning over the door. Estimated damage and loss is $1,165. North Canton police are investigating the theft. 7th Street NW home burglarized A woman living in the 100 block of 7th Street NW told police her home was burglarized between 8 a.m. Oct. 3 and 10:11 a.m. Oct. 5. Someone took several dishes (valued at $100) that were packed inside trash cans in her living room. She called the police later to report that her car keys also were …
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The department took part in its second drug take-back day, collecting two boxes of prescription pills and two boxes of liquid medication
North Canton Police collected two boxes of prescription pills and two boxes of liquid medications — for a total weight of 111 pounds — during last month's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The take-back day, the second for North Canton, aimed to remove unwanted prescriptions from residents' homes. The police department and others across the country teamed with the Drug Enforcement Administration to gather the unwanted prescriptions. Across Stark County, officials collected: Last September, the county collected 751 pounds of medications, 223 pounds of plastic pill containers and 100 pounds of needles. Drug Awareness and Prevention Inc. reported Northeast Ohio sites gathered 9,900 pounds of medication this year.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Kemp, whose promotion became effective this month, said he's still getting accustomed to his new role and the responsibilities it brings
North Canton Police Sgt. Frank Kemp Jr., the most recent promotion at the department, said he still is getting the feel for his new role but welcomes the added responsibilities. “To me, it’s like putting on a new pair of shoes,” Kemp said. “I’m still figuring out how to tie the laces on them. So we’ll see what the future brings.” Kemp, a graduate of Timken High School, started as an unpaid auxiliary officer in 1994. That was after earning an associate degree in business and communication from Kent State University and serving nine years in the Ohio National Guard. He went on to become a part-time officer in 1995. But it was those hours working as an auxiliary that first showed his peers and supervisors he had the dedication to go on to …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Michael Grimes stepped into the role of North Canton city administrator today after serving as the city's police chief for 11 years
After serving his last day as North Canton’s chief of police Tuesday, Michael Grimes steps into the position as city administrator today. He didn’t have too far to go, though. The job takes him from the lower level of North Canton City Hall to an office on the first floor. He’ll use the same parking lot, work in the same building and surround himself with the city’s key players he already has worked with for years. “The difference is going to be I’m no longer a police officer,” Grimes said Tuesday afternoon. “I’m going to have to dial the police, which is going to be different.” Joining the force in 1978, Grimes has been North Canton's police chief for 11 years. As city administrator, Grimes will oversee city departments and field …
Lt. Ronald Steadman retired from the North Canton Police Department Tuesday
The North Canton Police Department has one fewer marksman, jokester and cop with an eye for catching the bad guy. Lt. Ronald Steadman said goodbye to the department Tuesday at his retirement ceremony in North Canton City Hall, and dozens gathered around to see him off. The 37-year veteran is off to Florida with his wife Patricia to enjoy his time off. What else is in store for him? “A lot of motorcycle riding and golfing, and kind of relaxing until I get bored,” said Steadman, who joined the department in 1973 as an auxiliary officer. He said he’s proud of his time in North Canton and was looked to as the officer who could find the criminal. That’s something the whole force appreciated about him, said City Administrator Michael Grimes, …
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
A North Canton Goodwill employee found a drug pipe while sorting donation bins Saturday
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
A Goodwill employee called police Saturday after finding a drug pipe in the bottom of a Goodwill donation bin. Police took the blue glass smoking pipe, which they estimated cost $5, from the store, located at 950 N. Main St. Theft at Hoover High School A 16-year-old Hoover High student was charged with theft, a fifth-degree felony, after school officials found another student’s apple iPad in his locker. A student reported it stolen Friday and told school officials he knew who took it. Police said the suspected student admitted to taking the iPad and was charged and released to his parents. Editor's Note: All blotter items are compiled using reports from the North Canton Police Department.
North Canton police wanted to return these photos a city employee found near North Main Street and Orion Road. A North Canton Patch viewer called their granddaughter, who will claim the photos
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
A North Canton city employee found photographs and photo frames near North Main Street and Orion Road Friday, and North Canton police asked for our help in getting the couple identified so they could return the photos to their owner. Jody Davidson called North Canton Patch about 11:40 a.m., not long after the update was posted, to claim the photos. She said they are of her grandparents, John and Geraldine Williams. She said a friend saw the photos on North Canton Patch and called her to let her know. She hasn't figured out yet how the photos got to that spot.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
A North Canton woman arrived home early Saturday morning to find a burglar in her house
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
A woman who lives near Lipton Avenue SW and Orchard Hill Drive told police she walked into her home about 5 a.m. Saturday and found a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt. The man ran out of the house once the woman saw him. Police responded and patrolled the area but found nothing, according to a call-for-service log. Baker's rack, bus cart go missing Someone stole a $200 baker’s rack and $500 stainless-steel bus cart from outside Cafe 1320 between 5 p.m. Feb. 1 and 8 a.m. Feb. 2. The business is at 1320 S. Main St. Man steals more than $100 in razors North Canton police arrested a Canton man outside ACME Fresh Market about 7 p.m. Wednesday for allegedly trying to smuggle $118 in medication and $114 in razor blades out of the store. The man …
Ronald Steadman
8:29 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2011
Mike, Congratulation on your new appointment with the city. We wish you well. Ron & Patricia Steadman more ›