Gasoline odor detected at apartment with possible weapons, Canton OH

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/1/2025 06:15 PM

Near Walnut Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714

Fire units responded to an apartment near Walnut Avenue Northeast after neighbors reported a strong gasoline smell. Residents mentioned the occupant is facing eviction and may have weapons, though not firearms. A gas-powered bike was seen in the hallway, raising safety concerns at the location.

Audio|Source: Stark County Fire

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Transcript:

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Okay, Corona Camp Fire Truck 4. Truck 4 responded with PD, not yet in route.

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Near Walnut Avenue Northeast, Department 26.

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Near Walnut Avenue Northeast, Department 26. Truck 4 responding,

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neighbor called in reference a smell of gas coming from this apartment.

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Truck 4 responding, N20B4.

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I'm getting quarters.

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Time for.

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Support version route, near Walnut Avenue Northeast.

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Truck four is on scene.

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Truck 4 control.

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104.

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Truck 4 control.

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Is PD en route to this location?

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Not yet. Are you secure?

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Other tenants here said that this individual may be an issue.

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10-4[1].

01:26

Jackson EMS, District 4 Section 24, Medic 5, 4110 Belden Village Mall Circle Northwest, Dave & Busters, BV Mall, Medical, Mail Passing Out, Near No Cross Streets found.

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Just an update.

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Other tenants state this individual is going through an eviction process and he possibly has weapons.

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10-4[1]. Did they advise if it's going to be of the gun variety?

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It's not.

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Also, there is a strong smell of gasoline in the apartment building, and we can see the gas-powered bike in the hallway.

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10-4[1]-6.

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Near Walnut Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714

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