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Alleged porch stalker indicted for two felonies, two misdemeanors

Rachel Karas Managing editor October 18, 2019

Steven Franzreb, 43, who police say appeared on the front porches of the Alpha Phi and Delta Gamma sorority houses wearing only a Speedo swimsuit, was indicted by a Portage County Grand Jury on Thursday. Franzreb...

An Ohio state prosecutor recommends a $50,000 bail for Steven Franzreb during his arraignment on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at the Portage County Courthouse.

$50,000 bond set for suspected Kent sorority stalker

A $50,000 bond was set for a man arrested in association with several prowling incidents at sorority houses on Fraternity Circle.  Kent Police arrested 43-year-old Steven Franzreb of North Royalton, Ohio,...

Photo of Steven Franzreb

North Royalton man arrested for menacing by stalking for incidents on Fraternity Circle

Rachel Karas Managing editor October 12, 2019

Editor's Note: The original version has been updated to include a court date, name of the jail and a statement from the University.Kent police arrested a man Friday for the several incidents that have...

Porch photo

Nearly nude man caught on Delta Gamma’s security camera

Clay O'Neal General Manager Rachel Karas Managing Editor October 3, 2019

Kent Police confirmed a new incident involving a man wearing a red swimsuit who appeared on the front porch of Delta Gamma near the Kent campus.The video shows what appears to be the same man from the...

From left: Officer Matt Plesz, Streetsboro; Patrolman Jim Brown, Hiram; Officer Christopher Dynys, Garrettsville; Officer Joe Knotek, Kent State University; Officer Matt Butcher, Kent; Patrolman Marty Toukonen, Mantua; Officer Aaron Coates, Streetsboro; Officer Robert Putnam, Brimfield; Sgt. Shawn Parker, NEOMED. 

Police officers join Portage County Honor Guard

Police chiefs across Portage County have found a way to coordinate officers to stand on duty during public events to help represent local police departments by creating a county-wide honor guard.KSUPD...

New photo shows face of man seen on Alpha Phi’s porch

Abigail Mack, Reporter September 23, 2019

Editor's note: The video above contains content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Update: We now have photos showing the man's face who was on Alpha Phi's porch. If you recognize this man,...

Portage County Chief Deputy Dale Kelly speaks on the phone as police investigate a shooting outside the Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Township on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. One male victim was shot in the shoulder and transported to the hospital. 

1 shot at Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Twp.

Valerie Royzman November 4, 2018

The Portage County Sheriff's Office and Kent police are investigating a shooting that took place at Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Township on Sunday evening. One male victim has been transported...

Police in Kent encourage open communication with students and citizens

Olivia Boris October 9, 2018

On Wednesday October 3rd, campus police and the City of Kent Police hosted Coffee with a Cop event to encourage open communication and positive interactions between law enforcement and the public. This...

Kent police captain indicted for money laundering and racketeering

David Williams September 21, 2018

A Kent Police Department captain and his wife have been charged with money laundering and racketeering in Lorain County. The indictment comes following an investigation by Lorain County authorities and...

Kent Police responds to man allegedly seen invading sorority’s privacy

Chris Ramos August 28, 2018

Kent Police responded to a call reporting a man allegedly trespassing on Delta Zeta property Sunday night.The call stated that a white male wearing a white tank top was seen hiding in the trees outside...

The Wait 2 Txt campaign will be occurring over the next three weeks.

KSUPD kicks off distracted pedestrian campaign

David Williams April 11, 2018

This week, getting a free coffee can be as easy as crossing the street. That’s because KSUPD officers will be at random crosswalks offering coupons to people who cross correctly, not looking at their...

Kent Police face setbacks: Prepare to move into new building

David Williams March 24, 2018

With construction of their new station completed, Kent Police are facing some problems trying to move in.Kent Chief of Police Michelle Lee said the station will bring better functionality for the department...