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SOLVED - THANK YOU EVERYONE! Can you help identify this male? He was caught on Dunham's security camera footage enterin...
09/06/2026

SOLVED - THANK YOU EVERYONE! Can you help identify this male? He was caught on Dunham's security camera footage entering their back office where department master keys and other miscellaneous keys are located. The Mail steals the keys and begins to unplug the security camera system, knocking out all recordings of the business. He then proceeds to go to the gun cabinet area and attempts to use a key to enter and steal a gun or multiple guns, but was unable to since the key had jammed the Mail spent approximately 2 to 3 hours inside the store before leaving no merchandise at this time was stolen.

And information please contact Ptl Caughey at 3308219140 or message us anonymously at https://www.alliancepolice.com/tip-form

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this subject that was involved in alleged theft at Walmart of $850 worth of camping su...
08/12/2026

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this subject that was involved in alleged theft at Walmart of $850 worth of camping supplies and an e-scooter on Aug 8th? If you can help, please message us here or call Ptl. Leon Bragg at 330.821.9140. You can also use our anonymous online tip form at https://www.alliancepolice.com/tip-form. Thank you

07/30/2026

To the Citizens of Alliance,

Keeping in mind the importance of honesty, accountability, and transparency to the citizens we are privileged to serve, I believe it is necessary to speak directly to you regarding the recent arrest of Alliance Police Sergeant Ethan Griffith.

Sergeant Griffith has been charged with Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI), Improper Handling of Fi****ms in a Motor Vehicle, and Obstructing Official Business following an incident investigated by the Austintown Police Department. More recently, he was charged with Child Endangerment by the Goshen Township Police Department.

These are serious allegations. While such conduct is completely out of character based on Sgt. Griffith’s prior service, that does not diminish the seriousness of the charges. The criminal justice system exists to fairly determine the facts, and it is imperative that we allow the courts to fulfill their responsibility. Every individual is entitled to due process, and justice must be allowed to take its course.

As Chief of Police, I also want the community to understand that the Alliance Police Department’s administrative response must comply with the provisions of the Fraternal Order of Police collective bargaining agreement, Ohio Civil Service laws, and all applicable state statutes. Our disciplinary process is governed by established legal and contractual requirements, and we will follow those requirements faithfully.

Immediately following Sgt. Griffith’s OVI-related arrest, he was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation and any internal proceedings. Following his subsequent arrest on the Child Endangerment charge, City Officials and I made the immediate decision to change his status from paid administrative leave to unpaid administrative leave until further notice.

Above all else, our thoughts remain with the child at the center of these allegations. Regardless of the legal proceedings that lie ahead, there is an innocent child whose well-being must remain at the forefront of our minds. It is my sincere hope that, with the love and support of his parents and extended family, he is able to heal both physically and emotionally from this ordeal.

I understand the public’s desire for swift accountability. I ask only for your patience and your trust as these matters proceed through the judicial system and the administrative processes required by law. The Alliance Police Department remains committed to integrity, professionalism, and accountability. We will continue to serve this community with the honor and dedication you expect and deserve.

Thank you for your continued trust, your patience, and your support.

Chief Akenra X

06/28/2026

WARNING: The Alliance Police Department is investigating a SERIAL PROWLER who targets elderly women in the Alliance area. The suspect typically approaches a residence or apartment at a back window or patio door and displays pornographic video or images on a cell phone of tablet PC to the victim, before fleeing the area on foot.

On at least three different occasions, the suspect actually made entry into the victims’ homes by cutting screens or opening unlocked windows. Although no violence has occurred yet from these entries, there is definitely a pattern of escalation emerging from the incidents and we are fearful that the suspect may sexually assault of otherwise harm one of these victims.

Typically, the victims either don’t call us at all, or wait and call ten or fifteen minutes later and the suspect has had time to flee the area. The suspect primarily targets areas of the city where elderly people reside. These include, but are not limited to: Tanglewood Ave, Ansley St, Camalak St, Klinger Ave, Johnson Ave, Patriots Path and Mill Circle between the hours of 9pm and 3 am.

The suspect is usually wearing a hoodie and/or ball cap to conceal his identity and wears gloves. He has been described as a 5’5 to 5’9 foot tall, black male in his mid-twenties by the victims.

It is imperative that you call 911 IMMEDIATELY if you encounter this person. Preferably, do not tell the suspect that you are calling the police and if you see the suspect flee, take notice of what direction he is going specifically. Patrol officers can hear the live 911 call in their cruisers and can respond very quickly with the information from the conversation between you and the dispatcher. It is also important that you make sure your security cameras are working, or purchase some. Motion lights are also a great deterrent if you have them. Do not leave ground level windows open or unlocked.

For those of you with elderly parents, please discuss this public service announcement with your loved ones. Not all seniors utilize social media so it is incumbent on you to help us make them aware of this issue.

For anonymous tips contact us at: https:www.alliancepolice.com/tip-form

Missing/Endangered AdultNathaniel Hang 20 years old. W/M suffering from schizophrenia and underlying health issues.Nat...
06/04/2026

Missing/Endangered Adult
Nathaniel Hang
20 years old. W/M suffering from schizophrenia and underlying health issues.
Nathaniel left his residence on W. Oxford St in Alliance in a white GMC Canyon truck (plate KTM3203) at approximately 0300 hours on 06.03. He left his cell phone and wallet at the house. His truck was reported as being picked up by a camera on Union Ave somewhere according to one source. Unknown clothing description.
If you have information, please contact the police department at 3308219140 immediately.
Thank you!

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this subject that was involved in alleged theft at Walmart of $400 worth of sports tra...
05/16/2026

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this subject that was involved in alleged theft at Walmart of $400 worth of sports trading cards and $50 worth of fishing equipment on two different dates? If you can help, please message us here or call Ptl. Ronald Hook at 330.821.9140. You can also use our anonymous online tip form at https://www.alliancepolice.com/tip-form. Thank you

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: On Wednesday, May 13th, at approximately 7:00 am, the Alliance Police Department Dispatch Center...
05/14/2026

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: On Wednesday, May 13th, at approximately 7:00 am, the Alliance Police Department Dispatch Center received a call from two young juveniles inside 343 W. Ely St. The juveniles had located their mother, Ashley Ross, unresponsive in her bedroom with obvious injuries. Officers arrived on scene and observed that Ashley was deceased. Detectives and additional officers were immediately called to the scene. The children were safely removed from the residence and released to family members who had arrived at the home.

Based on evidence located at the scene and the injuries sustained by Ashley, investigators determined the incident to be a homicide. A search warrant was applied for and granted for the residence to gather additional evidence and information related to the investigation.

Ashley’s husband, Robert Andre Ross, DOB 11/03/1975, was identified as a suspect early in the investigation. After evidence was collected and the scene was processed, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Robert Ross on charges of Murder.

Utilizing our partnership with the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, a manhunt began to locate Robert Ross. It was determined he had fled the state after a license plate reader (LPR) alert identified his vehicle traveling in the Morgantown, West Virginia area. Members of the NOVFT coordinated with task force officers and local law enforcement agencies in Morgantown, who quickly responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle occupied by Robert Ross. A traffic stop was conducted, and Ross was taken into custody without incident. He is currently being booked into the local jail pending extradition proceedings to return to Stark County to face these charges.

Domestic violence continues to be a serious and dangerous issue affecting families and communities across our nation. The Alliance Police Department wants victims of domestic violence to know that help and resources are available. No one should suffer in silence or feel trapped in an abusive situation. We encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse to contact law enforcement, a trusted family member, or a local victim advocacy organization for assistance and support. The Alliance Police Department remains committed to protecting victims and connecting individuals with the resources they need to stay safe.
We want to thank the agencies that assisted in locating the suspect and supporting this investigation, including the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, the Stark County Coroner’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Task Force teams and officers, and our partnering law enforcement agencies in West Virginia.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the children, family members, and friends of Ashley Ross.

This investigation remains ongoing.

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this subject that was involved in alleged theft of a set of car keys from the counter ...
05/01/2026

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this subject that was involved in alleged theft of a set of car keys from the counter at B&K Emporium. If you can help, please message us here or call Ptl. Dustin Reagan at 330.821.9140. You can also use our anonymous online tip form at https://www.alliancepolice.com/tip-form. Thank you

RETIREMENT: Lt. David Bair retired from the Alliance Police Department this Saturday after 31 years of dedicated service...
05/01/2026

RETIREMENT: Lt. David Bair retired from the Alliance Police Department this Saturday after 31 years of dedicated service to the City of Alliance.

Dave began his career in the mid-1990s as a young patrol officer before quickly advancing to the Detective Bureau, where he served as a Special Investigations Unit (Narcotics) Detective and on the Stark Metro Narcotics Unit. During a time when drug-related and associated violent crime in Alliance were at their peak, Dave worked tirelessly alongside his SIU partners, often staying late and sacrificing days off to help significantly reduce that activity, which really was the turning point in making the city as safe as it is today.

He was later promoted to Detective Sergeant, where he oversaw the Detective Bureau, Records Department, and Dispatch Center. After being promoted again, Dave earned the rank of Lieutenant and supervised shifts in the Patrol Division, first on afternoon shift and then day shift.

Dave is widely respected for his extensive knowledge of police work, his strong connection to the community, and his fairness in even the most difficult situations. While we are truly happy for him as he begins this well-earned retirement, he will be greatly missed at the department. He was always enjoyable to be around and consistently put his officers first.

Although retired, Dave continues to serve. He was sworn in today as an Auxiliary Police Officer and will still assist with details at sporting events and school functions. If you see him, be sure to congratulate him on his outstanding career and accomplishments.

He will be missed.

05/01/2026

ATTENTION: Can you help identify this female that was involved in alleged credit card theft. The card was last seen around the Town Tavern on E. Main St in Alliance and was then fraudulently used at several stores, including this Giant Eagle in Warren, OH. If you can help, please message us here or call Det. Mark Welsh at 330.823.5704. You can also use our anonymous online tip form at https://www.alliancepolice.com/tip-form. Thank you

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