MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) -- An inmate at the Richland County Jail died following what authorities called a "medical emergency." At about 9 a.m. on Sunday, corrections and medical workers responded to a housing unit to assist inmate Candice Crose, according to a statement from sheriff's Capt. Chris Blunk, jail administrator ..read more

(WJW) - A smell of gas that prompted schools to close and 911 dispatchers to become flooded with calls of concern on Wednesday still lingered Thursday morning throughout parts of Northeast Ohio. As of Thursday at 10 a.m., residents in some communities continued to report gas leak smells. According to an emergency dispatcher in Strongsville, some people spent hours outside their homes Wednesday night and Thursday morning waiting for gas company crews to investigate. The smell of a gas leak started in the Mansfield area and spread all the way up into Cuyahoga County. People were panicked. 3-year ..read more

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) -- An odor of natural gas throughout the area on Wednesday led to firefighter responses and the closure and early dismissals of several local schools. No gas leaks were found, city and school officials said. "Our crews are aware of a gas odor in the Lexington, Mansfield and Ashland areas," reads a Wednesday statement from Columbia Gas of Ohio spokesperson. "The situation is safe and the source of the odor is known ..read more

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) -- Forensic experts were called to a home in Mansfield where skeletal remains were discovered on Monday, officials said. Electricians working at the home in the 200 block of West 3rd Street reported the body to the Mansfield Police Department, according to a Tuesday news release ..read more

***Video above: How to report a tip to U.S. Marshals.*** MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) - Mansfield police are investigating after a shooting left a teen dead Wednesday afternoon. Officers were called to a shooting on E. Chestnut Street just after 2 p.m., according to the Mansfield Police Department. Man arrested in Northeast Ohio on Jan. 6 charges When officers got there, they found a 16-year-old with apparent gunshot wounds. First responders took the victim to Ohio Health Mansfield, where the teen was later pronounced dead. Investigators are now awaiting autopsy results from the Richland County Coron ..read more

(WJW) - One local school canceled classes on Tuesday because of the risk of severe weather and other districts made the call to dismiss students early. In Richland County, the Madison Local School District announced that schools were closed "due to the risk of severe weather and tornadoes this afternoon." Clear Fork Valley Schools announced they would dismiss students at 12:30 p.m. and canceled all after-school activities "in response to the current weather conditions." In Ashland County, Mapleton Local Schools announced students would be sent home at 1 p.m. "due to flooding and potential for ..read more

*Above video of I-71 crash Sunday morning is courtesy of Carl Gilliam* MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WJW) -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a wrong-way crash that troopers said left four people dead. Troopers 32-year-old Larry Dotson from Canton was driving an SUV the wrong-way on I-71 going northbound in the southbound lane around 2:30 a.m Sunday when he caused a head-on collision with a jeep. The crash killed Dotson and his passenger, 32-year-old Marlee Middleton of Massillon, troopers said. Stark County sheriff says alcohol suspected in fatal crash: The crash happened in Morrow County ..read more

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a home early Saturday morning, Mansfield police reported. Officers were called to 400 block of Spring Street just before 2 a.m. for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, Mansfield police said they found a 25-year-old man who appeared to have been shot multiple times. He was declared dead at the scene. 3 friends in deadly crash worked at same restaurant The Richland County Coroner's Office is handling the autopsy. At this time, the victim's name has not been released. Those who may have information reg ..read more

***Video above: How to report a tip to U.S. Marshals.*** MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) - A student was arrested after investigators say they made multiple threats to Mansfield Middle School on Thursday. According to the Mansfield Division of Police, school district administrators told officers they received two emails from a student account, threatening to "shoot up" the middle school. Woman arrested after hitting police car, fleeing, driving on rims in Stow School administrators, staff and officers were able to identify the suspect and take them into custody Thursday evening, according to a media rel ..read more

***Related video above: 5 signs it's a scam call before you pick up.*** MANSFIELD, Ohio (WJW) - The Mansfield Division of Police is warning residents of scam callers impersonating the department and targeting the community. According to investigators, the caller will claim to be from the police department and demand money for fines. The scammer says the victim will be arrested if they don't pay. Man charged for allegedly selling fake Taylor Swift tickets The Mansfield Division of Police has received multiple complaints from the community regarding this scam. Officials ensures that the police d ..read more