Sheriff's office arrests 25 in sweep of northern Portage County
Three Kent residents were among the 25 people arrested by the Portage County Drug Task Force in a sweep of northern Portage County earlier this month. The three Kent residents arrested, and their charges, are: Theresa Harris is accused of selling percocet and oxymorphone, both in the presence of a juvenile, and oxycodone. Gary Harris was charged with selling oxycodone. All three drugs are prescribed painkillers. Both Harris' were charged with selling the pills in less than the bulk amount. They have both requested public defenders to represent them at their trials, which are scheduled for December, according to Portage County court records. Herald also was charged with selling oxycodone. Herald was released on a personal recognizance, and …
11 students, one- third of those arrested, will have case reviewed in student conduct hearing
Students at Kent State University accounted for one-third of the total 33 arrests made by Kent Police during "College Fest" Saturday. And all 11 students will have their charges reviewed by university officials. Kent State spokesperson Emily Vincent said the students will face a university hearing through the Kent State Office of Student Conduct following their charges in Portage County Municipal Court. "If found responsible, each individual student could face disciplinary probation, suspension and/or dismissal," Vincent said. Police stepped in to quell the unofficial block party, held to celebrate the end of the school year, after several fights and assualts occured. Police formed a skirmish line at about 7 p.m. to clear and close down …
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Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your stance, Kent State University does have a right and responsibility to discipline its students, in accordance with University Policy. You can find the relevant information in KSU's Policy Register under Chapter 4-02 "University Policy Regarding Administration of Student Conduct" Section C, 1(a), which states, "The student conduct policy shall apply … more ›