Police arrested a man and woman accused in a drug-related shoplifting spree after they almost ran over an officer and led police on a brief chase. Matthew McCale, 52, of McDonald is suspected of stealing from at least four stores at Great Lakes Mall. McCale and 50-year-old Debra Kutsch of Girard were taken into custody about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A Salem man is facing an aggravated robbery charge after allegedly trying to rob a couple at knife point Monday morning near Sparkle Market, while a Youngstown man found later at his apartment is facing drug possession and tampering with evidence charges. Matthew Juillerat, 23, of 1080 N. Lincoln Ave., was taken into custody for […]

Four defendants were sentenced and six pleaded guilty before Logan County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark O’Connor on Monday. David Mathews (pictured), 52, of Lakeview, was sentenced to three years in prison and his driver’s license was suspended for one year for trafficking in drugs.

'Operation Summer Heat' targets drug locations Cops cracked down Friday on serving warrants as part of a countywide operation. The MARMET Drug Task Force conducted “Operation Summer Heat” with help from Marion Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and representatives from city and county probation. The purpose was to serve arrest warrants and check drug […]

Five people accused in a theft ring were taken into custody early Monday on Youngstown’s South Side by local, state and federal law enforcement. Agents surrounded the home about 7 a.m. at 412 W. LaClede Ave. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers said the five stole multiple trailers. The supplies were reported stolen from Smart Scapes […]