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McCoy Watkins appears in trial at the Portage County Municipal Court in Ravenna, in January, 2024.

Former Kent State student enters guilty plea over two charges of rape

Michael Neenan, Reporter August 3, 2024

A former Kent State student entered a guilty plea Wednesday, July 31, stemming from two charges of rape, which allegedly occurred in November 2022. McCoy Watkins agreed to charges on two counts of...

Police investigate a shooting outside the Pebblebrook Apartments in Franklin Township on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. One male victim was shot in the shoulder, confirmed the Portage County Sheriff’s Office.

Still no suspects in Pebblebrook shooting; victim in intensive care

Valerie Royzman November 8, 2018

No suspects have been named in the Pebblebrook Apartments shooting in Franklin Township on Sunday, said Portage County Sheriff Major Larry Limbert.According to a press release from the sheriff’s office,...

Photo of Dennis Missimi from the Portage County Sheriff's Office website.

Portage County’s Maj. Missimi resigns due to sexual harassment allegations

Lydia Taylor May 31, 2017

Maj. Dennis Missimi of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office resigned due to allegations of sexual harassment.Portage County Sheriff David Doak said the situation was brought to his attention a little...

Kent Police resolve standoff situation

Kaylee Peterson May 28, 2017

Kent City Police engaged in a standoff situation this afternoon after attempting to serve a felony warrant.According to Lt. Mike Lewis, Kent officers attempted to serve a felony warrant on 28-year-old,...

Kent man armed with machete shot and killed by police

Emily Mills December 17, 2015

A 25-year-old Kent man was shot and killed by Kent police early Thursday morning after wielding a machete at his family members and officers.Chief Michelle Lee said Douglas Yon was armed with a machete...