AKRON
Hit-skip injures girl
AKRON: A 7-year-old Akron girl suffered a broken leg when a car struck her while she was running toward an ice cream truck.
The driver who hit the girl kept driving.
The girl was treated at Akron Children’s Hospital on Friday night for her injured leg, along with head and mouth injuries.
She was struck about 6 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Herman Street. Police said the girl “darted out into the roadway” and ran in front of a blue Chevrolet Malibu traveling southbound.
Anyone with information about the driver or vehicle is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Traffic Bureau at 330-375-2506.
Warrant issued
AKRON: An Akron man is wanted in connection with the shooting of another man Sunday night.
The victim, 26, is being treated for bullet wounds to his leg and buttocks.
The suspect, Walter L. Kirtland III, 31, of Akron, is named in an arrest warrant police have issued.
The victim said he was in his bedroom about 8:30 p.m. when Kirtland appeared and shouted: “Give it up.”
Kirtland then fired two shots, police said.
Attempted robbery
AKRON: A man climbed inside a woman’s car Friday afternoon and tried to force her to drive during a robbery attempt, Akron police said.
The Springfield Township woman, 24, was not injured, and the would-be robber eventually fled without taking any money.
Akron police said Monday they have made an arrest in the case.
Frank O. Dimenna, 23, whom police say is homeless, is charged with aggravated robbery. He was being held in the Summit County Jail pending an initial court appearance.
The woman was stopped at a traffic light at East Market and South Forge streets about 2 p.m. Friday when Dimenna got inside, police said. He told the driver he was armed and wanted money. No gun was seen.
The woman drove into a pizza shop parking lot and told him she had no cash. She refused his demands to go to an ATM, and he eventually left the car.
Reward offered
AKRON: A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Randy A. Thomas, a suspect in an Akron murder.
Thomas, 21, has been on the lam since April 15, when he was charged in the shooting death of Anthony R. Smith of Akron. The shooting took place in the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue.
Smith, 21, died of a gunshot wound to the chest.
Thomas is wanted on a charge of aggravated murder.
Summit County Crimestoppers Inc. is offering the reward for information that directly leads to the arrest of Thomas.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron police at 330-375-2490. Anonymous tips for this or any crime may be left at http://ci.akron.oh.us/ASP/tip.html.
Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-2677.
Man shot in leg
AKRON: Police are investigating the shooting of man early Saturday morning.
The victim, 25, is being treated for a bullet wound to his leg.
No suspect has been arrested.
The victim told police he was shot while walking near the intersection of West Thornton Street and Manchester Road. Two acquaintances of his, however, told police the incident occurred in a parking lot in the 2500 block of Romig Road.
Those locations are about 2 miles apart.
Police released no further details.
Firestone event
AKRON: The Firestone Park Citizens Council would like to invite food, merchandise, community, businesses and craft vendors and parade participants to be a part of the Summer Celebration in Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., on June 22.
For more information, contact Pat at 330-773-8674.
Parade participants should contact Cyndi at 330-785-3336.
BARBERTON
Free bike rodeo
BARBERTON: City residents attending kindergarten through grade 5 are eligible to attend the Barberton Police Bicycle Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The event, at Lake Anna Y, at Hopocan Avenue and Second Street Northwest, is free. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, a snack before the training and pizza afterward, Officer Nate Samples said.
Riders should come with their bikes and helmets to learn about bicycle safety from Barberton police officers.
“If you don’t have a helmet some will be available for use at the rodeo,” Samples said.
Parents must sign a waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement, Samples said. He can be contacted at 330-745-2181 or nsamples@ cityofbarberton.com for more information.
Film screening
BARBERTON: A screening of Red, White and Blueprints: A Rust Belt Documentary will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Barberton Active Adult Center, 500 W. Hopocan Ave. in Barberton.
The screening will include feature speaker Rick Stockburger, a producer of the film.
The film examines how rust belt cities such as Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Detroit have reinvented themselves.
Instead of competing among each other they’re sharing ideas and working together toward a common cause.
The film highlights various initiatives, individuals and businesses that are contributing to the revitalization of these communities.
SUMMIT COUNTY
Mosquito spraying
BARBERTON: The Mosquito Abatement District will begin spraying June 13 in Norton and continue every other Thursday until Sept. 19.
The schedule for Barberton will begin June 20 and continue every other Thursday until Sept. 26.
If spraying cannot be done on the scheduled date, it will be rescheduled for the following Monday, weather permitting.
Because July 4 falls on a Thursday, spraying that week will be conducted July 2.
Spraying will be completed in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and proposed EPA regulations, when there is no rain and winds are less than 10 mph.
If surveillance traps contain fewer than 10 mosquitoes, spraying might be canceled for a specific ward.
For more information, call 330-848-2623 or email mosquito district@yahoo.com. The district is located at 131 Snyder Ave., Barberton.