Thursday, 29 November 2012 14:45

Akron Murder Suspect Surrenders

Written by  Larry States
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Akron Murder Suspect Surrenders

Akron Police say a fugitive sought by the department and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force has surrendered to police in connection with a recent murder.

Around 10:30am yesterday morning, Lavaile D. Thomas Jr., 25, of Nome Avenue in Akron, turned himself into detectives. Thomas was wanted for a Murder and Felonious Assault that occurred outside 604 East Avenue around 10:30pm on November 19, 2012. Thomas allegedly fired shots into a car, killing Deshawn D. Smith, 18, and injuring Courtney B. Rice, 21.

Thomas’ accomplice, Dierre Laneal Robinson, 23, of Hillwood Avenue in Akron is already in police custody.

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Larry States

Larry States

Larry States has been a news anchor and reporter for 36 years at radio stations in Akron and Canton, including the last 26 at 1590 WAKR. States served as News Director of WAKR for 14 years. Larry also served as news director of the former WAKR TV 23 in Akron. Larry was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in Akron in 2004. He is currently a member of the Summit County Emergency Management Committee. An Akron native, Larry is a 1970 graduate of Hower High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Akron. Contact Larry through the newsroom at 330-864-6397 or email at lstates@rcrg.net

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