Memorial Stadium Vandalism Spree is Costly

Police continue their investigation of break-in, vandalism and thefts that occurred in mid-November at North Canton City Schools' sports complex.

A mid-November break-in and vandalism spree at Memorial Stadium resulted in about $5,000 in damages and thefts, according to a recently released North Canton Police report. Chief Stephan Wilder said Monday police are continuing their investigation of the incident that occurred sometime between 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 1:28 p.m. Nov. 18 at the North Canton City School District’s sports complex at 417 Wise Ave. N.E. One or more suspects broke into and vandalized the football locker room, the soccer concession stand, soccer press box and damaged the soccer field itself. The initial police report showed losses to the district totaled more than $10,000, as a Club Car golf cart valued at $5,000 was among the items stolen. However, the golf cart was …

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Vandals Strike North Canton School Buses

Someone spray-painted about 45 school buses over the weekend, delaying the buses' Monday morning commute

Another Round of Graffiti, a Car Break-In & Stolen Tools: Police Blotter

The following information was supplied by the North Canton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

More graffiti in North Canton Police recently arrested Ethan M. Kibby, 21, of North Canton, who they believe was responsible for several spray-painting incidents (mainly the painting of the word "CHEWY") around the city. Now more graffiti has been discovered in the 300 block of Park Circle on two city buildings, and in the 200 block and 300 block of 7th Street NE at Dogwood Park and the Dogwood Park swimming pool. The graffiti was on the Dogwood Park restrooms and a Dumpster near the swimming pool and across the street near Memorial Stadium (see accompanying photos). The incidents occurred between 4 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday. Car break-in Someone smashed the window of a car in the 1200 block of Lehigh Avenue SW between 12:30 p.m…

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City Rejoices After 'Chewy' Graffiti Artist Arrest

OK, so we know all the residents of North Canton didn't have a hand in this, but it still made our day here at North Canton Patch to see this hanging in the police department

We found this card hanging on the North Canton Police Department bulletin board this week. A clever North Cantonite altered the card a bit and sent it anonymously after we reported the arrest of Ethan M. Kibby, 21, of North Canton, who police say is behind the "Chewy" graffiti all over the city. You can see it in the second photo, but the card reads: "Punk in Patch. Punk in jail. Thank you. Citizens of North Canton." And to whoever sent the card: Thanks for looking to North Canton Patch for your news! 

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Graffiti Artist 'Chewy' Arrested

Police arrest a 21-year-old North Canton man who they believe vandalized several buildings in the city

You might have seen the bubble letters spray-painted on several buildings around town: C-H-E-W-Y. Well, police say they’ve caught the person behind the “Chewy” graffiti. Police have arrested Ethan M. Kibby, 21, of North Canton, in connection with several graffiti incidents around the city. North Canton police have charged him with five counts of misdemeanor criminal damaging, while Canton police have charged him with vandalism, a fifth-degree felony. Detective Randy Manse of the North Canton Police Department said Jackson Township police also are investigating related incidents but have not filed any charges. Manse said Canton police arrested Kibby a week ago along with two others who are not charged with any crimes in North Canton. He …

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North Canton Police Blotter: Police Find Intoxicated Man Asleep at Wheel

Police responded to a call that a man had passed out at an intersection and arrived to find him still unconscious

A 21-year-old Homeworth man passed out in his vehicle as he sat at an intersection at 7th Street NW about 1:50 a.m. April 22. A passing motorist called police, and when police showed up, the man still was asleep at the wheel. He’s charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor, and slow speed impeding traffic, a minor misdemeanor. Hoover student loses nearly $1,500 in belongings Someone stole items totalling $1,435 from one 15-year-old student at Hoover High School between 3 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. April 26. The student reported his cellphone, iPod, clothing and other belongings missing. Unknown person breaking windows Someone in the 900 block of Applegrove Street NW broke several windows at a house and …

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