Crime & Safety
WKYC: High Speed Chase Travels Through Hudson, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls and Akron
Following an armed robbery in Hudson, a high speed chase traveled through several cities and ended with an arrest in Akron.
Gerome Burns, 34, of Akron was arrested yesterday after an armed robbery incident in Hudson and high speed chase through Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, according to WKYC.
Akron Police said a Hudson resident was robbed at gunpoint of his ring, wallet and watch on Aurora Street around 4 p.m. Aug. 18.
"Burns is being held for questioning in six armed robberies and a home invasion in Akron," according to WKYC.
Find out what's happening in Stowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Watch WKYC's video report on the incident here.
According to the Summit County Sheriff's Department, Burns' charges include two counts of failure to comply, resisting arrest, contempt of court and probation violation.
Find out what's happening in Stowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Stow Patch requested comment from the about its involvement in the chase. Check back for more information as it becomes available.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here