Canton Man Accused of Firing Gun at Law Enforcement

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Courtesy Tuscarawas County Sheriff

LAWRENCE TWP., TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A 46-year-old Canton man is charged with attempted murder, accused of firing a gun in the direction of law enforcement officers early Friday morning at the north end of Tuscarawas County.

The county sheriff’s office says Bill McIntyre knocked at the door of a Bolivar Dam-area resident at 1:30 in the morning, claiming someone was after him.

That brought out sheriff’s deputies and state patrol troopers who say they were fired at several times.

a drone was used to assist in the search for McIntyre, who eventually walked toward officers and gave himself up.

McIntyre’s bond was set at $250,000.

He may have been under the influence and experiencing mental health issues.



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