A jury found 31-year-old Daquan Rucker guilty of reckless homicide in the 2026 shooting death of 51-year-old Richard Poole.
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October 28, 2026
Canton Court Orders Gun Safety Class After ShootingA judge sentenced an East Canton man to training after he discharged a firearm on prohibited premises.
October 27, 2026
Police Search for Suspect After Canton ShootingA 19-year-old man was hospitalized following a shooting on Gonder Avenue SE Saturday afternoon.
October 15, 2026
Skyline Terrace Faces High Call VolumePolice responded to 571 service calls at the Alan Page Drive SE apartment complex this year.
October 8, 2026
Canton Man Sentenced for Attempted MurderA Stark County court sentenced a 46-year-old local resident to prison for a violent 2026 assault.
September 28, 2026
Canton Man Sentenced in Fatal Shooting CaseDe Iveon Newman received a five-year prison term following a plea for improperly discharging a firearm.
September 22, 2026
Canton Increased Penalties for Illegal Firearm DischargeCity Council elevated unauthorized weapon discharge to a first-degree misdemeanor to address public safety.
