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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder in connection with missing Ohio 26-year-old
A man has been charged with murder in connection with a missing 26-year-old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On July 3, 33-year-old Daniel Z. Mattay was charged with murder, felonious assault, strangulation, and domestic violence, CBS-affiliate WOIO reported. TRENDING STORIES: Ohio man accused of threatening to 'unalive' politicians over bill he was 'unhappy' about Driver dead after truck hits Kettering home Local man dies after drowning in Virginia hotel pool, Ryan Godbey was reported missing on June 22 in Canton. According to court records, Mattay, who was Godbey's live-in partner, caused serious physical harm to Godbey and strangled them to death. 'Unfortunately, new evidence has led our agency to transition the case from a missing person to a homicide investigation. While Mr. Godbey has not yet been located, the new evidence makes it clear that he is deceased and that Mr. Mattay is responsible,' Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said in a release. Mattay is incarcerated at the Stark County Jail. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with allegedly exposing himself at Hardees
Jul. 2—A Canton man faces a felony charge after allegedly exposing himself inside of a Hardee's. Dana Penland, 50, was charged with indecent exposure following the incident. It began when Canton police officers received a call from an employee at the Hardee's on New Clyde Highway on April 5. The employee stated Penland had been sitting at a table near a family and displaying suspicious behavior. "He was sitting at the table, and she saw his exposed genitalia with his hand on it," Canton Police Chief Scott Sluder said. Penland didn't remove his shorts during the incident, with his genitalia exposed under the shorts, Sluder said. The man didn't want to leave the store after being confronted. "She asked him to leave, but he refused to leave," Sluder said. Two other men who were in the restaurant approached Penland, confronting the suspect before he eventually departed. Officers located Penland at McDonald's, where he was arrested without incident. He admitted being at Hardee's, but denied the allegations. Penland posted a $10,000 bond two days later on April 7.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- CBS News
Canton police warns of false child abduction claims at local park circulating on TikTok
A video that was circulating on the TikTok social platform alleging that an attempted child abduction took place in the Canton, Michigan, area has been debunked and removed. "The Canton Police Department would like to assure the community that there was no attempted child abduction at any park within the township," a police report on the case said. "We thank the community for its continued vigilance as we know incidents like these can occur." Canton Police Department said its officers became aware of the video Tuesday morning and immediately began investigating. The situation was alleged to have taken place at a local park. Police interviewed both the person who posted the video and the father of the child. Based on those interviews and a review of the circumstances, the allegation was determined to be unfounded. The person who posted the video to social media has since removed it from their account. In the meantime, the police department asks that anyone who notices suspicious activity in the township report it "directly to the police so it can be properly investigated."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dog bite expert who believes John O'Keefe was attacked returning to stand in Karen Read's retrial
A defense dog bite expert who testified on Monday that she believes a dog attacked John O'Keefe at a home in Canton where he was found dead is expected back on the witness stand Tuesday in Karen Read's murder retrial. WATCH LIVE: Day 26 of witness testimony in Karen Read's retrial begins at 9 a.m. Read, 45, of Mansfield, is accused of striking O'Keefe, her Boston police officer boyfriend, with her Lexus SUV and leaving him to die alone in a blizzard outside of a house party in Canton at the home of fellow officer Brian Albert on Jan. 29, 2022, following a night of drinking. Russell, an emergency physician and forensic pathologist, spent most of Monday facing questioning, notably telling the court that her opinion is that linear abrasions on O'Keefe's arm were the result of multiple dog bites. When shown an image of the injuries to O'Keefe's arm, 'Those wounds were inflicted as the result of a dog attack,' the Los Angeles-based doctor testified. 'The teeth made these abrasions,' Russell told the court as she examined the photo and cited 'multiple groupings of wounds.' Russell said she observed 'multiple strikes from a dog' on O'Keefe's arm, including 'bites and claw marks.' During Read's first trial, Russell also testified that the holes found in O'Keefe's hoodie and the wounds to his arm were from a dog. She also said her opinion is that O'Keefe's injuries do not appear to have been caused by a vehicle. The prosecution sought to block her testimony ahead of the start of Read's retrial, but Judge Beverly Cannone ruled in favor of the defense. Before Russell took the stand, former Canton Police officer and current member of the Boston Police Department, Kelly Dever, was called on by the defense. She was a reluctant witness. Dever and Read's lawyer Alan Jackson had a contentious back-and-forth in the morning session. 'Did you say, 'I know you're going to tear me a new one?'' Jackson asked. 'That's what you're trying to do,' Dever responded. 'So yes.' 'Actually, what you said was you're going to tear me a new [expletive],' Jackson said. 'I don't recall that,' Dever responded. Dever was a Canton Police officer in 2022 when O'Keefe was killed. Like many others involved with the case, she was questioned by FBI agents. 'Did you tell those law enforcement agents that you saw Brian Higgins and Chief Berkowitz together and alone with the SUV for a wildly long time?' Jackson asked. 'That was my recollection at the time,' Dever responded. Dever now says she got that wrong. She called it a 'distorted' memory. She previously told Read's defense team that by phone. 'How did they respond?' Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan asked on cross-examination. 'They became very aggressive,' Dever said. 'Raising their voices, and the one word that I can very definitely remember is they said that they would charge me with perjury.' Jackson denied Dever's accusation, pointing out that it falls on prosecutors, not defense attorneys, to charge people with crimes. Dever also confirmed that she was called in to speak with the Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox about the Read murder case. Outside of court, Read had her own thoughts about Dever's testimony. 'Are you suggesting that Dever may have been coaxed into changing her testimony?' Boston 25 News Investigative Reporter Ted Daniel asked. 'Yes,' Read responded. 'We subpoenaed her to testify to what she told other authorities and just wanted her to be as honest with us as she was with them. And today, she's now telling us that was a lie.' Read has said she expects her team to present their case in about two weeks. Get caught up with all of the latest in Karen Read's retrial. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
Road rage incident in Canton leads to concealed weapon charge
Charges expected after truck smashes into Pontiac apartment and more top stories Charges expected after truck smashes into Pontiac apartment and more top stories Charges expected after truck smashes into Pontiac apartment and more top stories A road rage incident Monday in Canton, Michigan, has resulted in criminal charges against one of the drivers. The investigation began with a 911 call reporting a road rage incident in the area of Warren and Morton Taylor Roads, according to a press release from the Canton Police Department. "The caller advised that an exchange of words had occurred, threats were made, and a firearm had been brandished," the report said. Officers responded to the area, and found the suspect's vehicle in a nearby neighborhood. Canton officers then obtained a search warrant for a local home and found a firearm that was believed to have been used in the incident. Liam Rentz, 52, of Canton has since been charged by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office with carrying a concealed weapon, which is a 5-year felony; and brandishing a firearm in public, which is a 90-day misdemeanor. Rentz had an arraignment hearing in 35th District Court, where bond was set at $5,000, 10%. His next court appearance is May 30. "The Canton Police Department reminds the public that acts of violence or threats of violence on our roadways will not be tolerated. We remain committed to investigating these incidents thoroughly while pursuing all appropriate charges," the press release said. If you are faced with a confrontation with an aggressive driver, the police department gave the following suggestions: Avoid engaging or retaliating. Do not make eye contact or respond to insults or gestures. Get to a safe location and call 911 if you feel threatened. Drive to a public area or police station if you believe you're being followed.
