Youngstown Man Faces Assault Charge After Sidewalk Shooting
Jermaine Anthony is being held on a $50,000 bond following a shooting on Fairgreen Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Violence
Jermaine Anthony, 33, faces a felonious assault charge after allegedly shooting a victim in the leg on Saturday afternoon. Police apprehended Anthony at a residence on Upland Avenue following the incident on Fairgreen Avenue.
Why it matters
The arrest follows an investigation into a shooting that sent a victim to St. Elizabeth Health Center for medical treatment. The court has imposed strict conditions on the defendant as the legal process moves forward.
Jermaine Anthony is currently booked in the Mahoning County jail on a $50,000 bond. The court has explicitly prohibited the defendant from contacting the victim as a condition of his release.
The players
Jermaine Anthony
The 33-year-old suspect is currently being held in the Mahoning County jail on a charge of felonious assault.
St. Elizabeth Health Center
This medical facility provided care for the victim after they were transported to the location by a private vehicle.
Municipal Court
The local judicial body is overseeing the criminal proceedings and the bond conditions for the defendant.
The details
A witness reported seeing an individual inside a vehicle fire shots at the victim on a sidewalk in the 700 block of Fairgreen Avenue. Investigators identified Anthony as the suspect after locating a vehicle that matched the description provided by the witness.
Timeline
The shooting occurred on the afternoon of October 24, 2026.
Anthony was arraigned in Municipal Court on October 26, 2026.
A preliminary hearing is set for November 2, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard enforcement of Ohio Revised Code felonious assault statutes regarding the use of firearms in public spaces. Violent crime prosecutions in the city remain a focus for local law enforcement as they work to process felony charges through Municipal Court.
Local residents should remain aware that the investigation is active as the court processes the charges against the suspect. No specific safety advisories have been issued for the area surrounding Fairgreen Avenue at this time.
The takeaway
The court has set a $50,000 bond for the defendant with a strict no-contact order involving the victim. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about upcoming court dates as the legal process for this felonious assault case continues.
What happens next
Jermaine Anthony has a preliminary hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026, at the Municipal Court.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Youngstown violence page.
