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Akron Man Charged After High-Speed Chase and Apartment Evacuation

Mikal D. Gamble, 31, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after ramming a stolen SUV into a gas meter, injuring officers, and resisting arrest.

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Overview

  • The incident began early May 5 when Gamble crashed a stolen SUV into an Akron apartment building, damaging a gas meter and triggering an evacuation.
  • Police pursued Gamble after he fled the scene, during which he rammed two patrol vehicles, injuring two officers who were later treated and released.
  • The chase ended when Gamble's vehicle was pinned against a tree on Morningstar Drive, where he resisted arrest before being apprehended.
  • Gamble has been charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including felonious assault, vandalism, and assault on a police officer, with arraignment scheduled in Akron Municipal Court.
  • Investigators are examining the circumstances of the stolen vehicle and a possible personal motive related to the targeted apartment unit.