23-05-2025
Fentanyl suspect rams Akron police cruisers in attempt to escape arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A man is in custody after attempting to flee from detectives earlier this week, the Akron Police Department reported.
Anti-Violence Bureau (AVB) detectives were executing a search warrant at the 2000 block of Triplett Avenue Wednesday, when the suspect Lorenzo Leatherwood Jr. attempted to flee by getting into a vehicle and 'intentionally rammed multiple cruisers,' according to police.
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Detectives reported that Leatherwood 'resisted arrest' after his vehicle came to a stop, but that he was eventually taken into custody. Police did not say if Leatherwood suffered any injuries.
Once inside the residence, the AVB found at least 200 grams of fentanyl and a firearm.
Leatherwood is charged with the following, according to police, with potential for more:
Felonious Assault (7 Counts)
Resisting Arrest
Willful Flee
Having Weapons While Under Disability
Trafficking in Drugs
Probation Violation
'The significant amount of fentanyl seized during this arrest most likely saved our communityfrom suffering through a long string of overdoses,' Lieutenant Michael Murphy said in a statement.
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Anyone who may know more about this case is asked to reach out to detectives at 330-375-2490 or call Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS.
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