Canton Man Faces Potential Life Sentence for Killing Garry Marx Jr.: Trial Update

Canton Man Faces Potential Life Sentence for Killing Garry Marx Jr.: Trial Update

CANTON ‒ A Canton man is facing a potential sentence of 32 years to life in prison for killing Garry Marx Jr. and committing related crimes. A jury on Wednesday found 22-year-old Jamaari Harper guilty of murder, felonious assault and aggravated robbery after a three-day trial before Stark County Common Pleas Judge Kristin G. Farmer. … Read more

Travis Charles Murder Case: Canton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison After Fatally Shooting Boxer and Father of Five

Travis Charles Murder Case: Canton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison After Fatally Shooting Boxer and Father of Five

CANTON ‒ When Shaun M. Cunningham shot Travis L. Charles, he didn’t just kill a boxer, a brother, a son, an uncle and a boyfriend. He killed a father to five children, including some who had not formed memories of him before he died from a single gunshot wound to the back of his head … Read more

Controversial Shooting of Family’s 100-Pound Dog by Canton Police Officer

Controversial Shooting of Family’s 100-Pound Dog by Canton Police Officer

CANTON ‒ A dog owner is criticizing a city patrolman for fatally shooting her family’s 100-pound pet during the police response to a domestic disturbance at her home. Police reports about Thursday night’s incident indicate the cane corso was shot after it moved aggressively toward the officer. Both the officer who shot the dog and … Read more