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Residents urged to watch out for sweepstakes scams

August 29, 2010

Residents urged to watch out for sweepstakes scams by Mike Sever Record-Courier Reporter Ravenna -- The letter contained a check worth $3,850 and promised much more, but George Dunckel knew it was too good to be true. "The envelope was mailed in Canada,... Read Story.

Teens call police about lost keys, get busted for toilet-papering

August 29, 2010

Teens call police about lost keys, get busted for toilet-papering Hudson -- Three teenagers who called police for help after losing their car keys shortly before midnight Aug. 22, ended up being turned over to the juvenile division for toilet papering a... Read Story.

Padlock broken after hours at Hudson Park Estates pool

August 22, 2010

Padlock broken after hours at Hudson Park Estates pool <FEFF>Hudson -- The manager of the Hudson Park Estates pool reported on Aug. 16 that somebody broke into the pool overnight. Someone used bolt cutters to open a padlocked gate to gain access to the... Read Story.

Hudson man cited for disorderly conduct in 'road rage' incident

August 15, 2010

Hudson man cited for disorderly conduct in 'road rage' incident Hudson -- A 54-year-old Hudson man was cited for disorderly conduct after an alleged "road rage" incident Aug. 4 on state Route 91 near Barlow Road. A 49-year-old Hudson man called police... Read Story.

Motorcycle ride honors Officer Dean

August 10, 2010

The second annual Jarod M. Dean Memorial Motorcycle Ride will be Aug. 29 at Liberty Harley Davidson in Boston Heights. Boston Heights Police Officer Jarod M. Dean was killed in the line of duty Jan. 19,... Read Story.

Officials investigating third major burglary in a month

August 8, 2010

Officials investigating third major burglary in a month Hudson -- Police are investigating the third major burglary in a month after a Stow Road home was entered and more than $88,000 in items were removed sometime between July 23 and July 26 while the... Read Story.

Convicted murderer's appeal denied

August 2, 2010

Akron - A Summit County Common Pleas Court judge will not overturn the guilty plea of a former Hudson man serving 23 years to life in prison for murdering his wife in... Read Story.

Akron man sentenced for credit card fraud

August 2, 2010

An Akron resident was sentenced to 12 years in prison on July 30 following his guilty plea to numerous counts of fraud, including several incidents involving Hudson residents. Michael Bukuts, 46, of Akron on July 9 pleaded guilty to engaging in a pattern... Read Story.

Police: Man posing as construction worker steals $1,000

August 1, 2010

Police: Man posing as construction worker steals $1,000 Hudson -- Police say a 50-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man stole $1,000 from a 63-year-old Hudson man in May by misrepresenting himself as an employee of a construction firm and accepting and cashing a... Read Story.

More than $40,000 in items stolen in pair of burglaries

July 25, 2010

More than $40,000 in items stolen in pair of burglaries Hudson -- More than $40,000 in items were stolen in a pair of recent unrelated burglaries. A Hudson Drive resident said someone forced open a rear first floor door of his home and stole more than... Read Story.

Motel owner, former resident plead not guilty to drug trafficking

July 25, 2010

Motel owner, former resident plead not guilty to drug trafficking by Bill Hammerstrom Editor The owner of a Hudson motel and one of its former residents have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and are awaiting a pretrial. Kent resident... Read Story.

Council approves purchase of three new police cruisers

July 25, 2010

Council approves purchase of three new police cruisers by Laura Freeman Reporter Hudson -- City Council on July 21 unanimously approved the purchase of three new police cruisers to replace three old ones. The police department will replace three 2007... Read Story.

UPDATE: Another pretrial set in drug trafficking case

July 20, 2010

The owner of a Hudson motel and one of its former residents have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and have pre-trials scheduled for July 21 in Summit County Common Pleas Court. Kent resident Jitendra H. Kapasi, 53, owner of the Hilltop... Read Story.

17-year-old Hudson male charged with drug trafficking

July 18, 2010

17-year-old Hudson male charged with drug trafficking Hudson -- A 17-year-old Hudson male was arrested and charged with trafficking in drugs, possession of criminal tools, identity fraud, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage use of alcohol... Read Story.

Police department seeks to replace three 2007 cruisers

July 18, 2010

Police department seeks to replace three 2007 cruisers by Laura Freeman Reporter Hudson -- The police force will replace three old cruisers with three new ones if Council approves legislation later this month. The police department would like to replace... Read Story.

Ohio man executed for 1992 fire deaths of five children

July 18, 2010

Ohio man executed for 1992 fire deaths of five children by JoAnne Viviano Associated Press Lucasville -- An Ohio man said he was "heartily sorry" for his carelessness before he was executed July 13 for the murders of five children in a 1992 Cincinnati... Read Story.

National Night Out planned for Aug. 3 to help fight crime

July 18, 2010

National Night Out planned for Aug. 3 to help fight crime by Mike Lesko Stow Sentry Associate Editor Stow -- A program to help fight crime by strengthening the relationship between residents and police in a fun setting is just around the corner. The... Read Story.

Akron man pleads guilty to taking victims to the cleaners

July 13, 2010

Akron -- An Akron man pleaded guilty July 9 to using a dry cleaning business to clean out the pockets of dozens of area residents, including 34 people from Hudson. Michael Bukuts, 46, of Akron, pleaded guilty before Judge Patricia Cosgrove in the Summit... Read Story.

Summer time and the thieving is easy; Police offer tips on how to avoid thefts

July 11, 2010

Summer time and the thieving is easy Police offer tips on how to avoid thefts by Dorothy Markulis Reporter Hudson -- It's summer time and the thieves are out there taking advantage of the warm weather, according to Hudson Police Lt. Sean McAleese. "When... Read Story.

Couple returns home to find Middleton home burglarized

July 11, 2010

Couple returns home to find Middleton home burglarized Hudson -- A Middleton Road couple discovered July 4 that burglars had ransacked their home while they were away. According to the police report, a first floor door was forced open to gain access. A... Read Story.

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