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COMMON PLEAS COURT
of SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

Juvenile Division - Citation by Publication - From April 28, 2026

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

Revised Code, Sec. 2151..28-.29

Case No(s). DN26 04 123.

Court of Common Pleas, County of Summit, State of Ohio, Juvenile Division

To: John Doe, address unknown.

Whereas, a complaint, duly verified according to law, has been filed in this Court, by Summit County Children Services located at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306 states that certain child(ren) to wit: Marica Johnson aka Suggs born April 5, 2026

The complaint alleges Dependency of the child(ren), Marica Johnson aka Suggs, DOB: 4/5/2026 and requests Temporary Custody to SCCS or Permanent Custody to SCCS. If the child(ren) is/are adjudicated abused, neglected or dependent and the Complaint seeks an order for temporary custody, an order of temporary custody will cause the removal of the child(ren) from the legal custody of the parents, guardian or other custodian until the court terminates the order of temporary custody or permanently divests the parents of their parental rights. A case plan may be prepared for the child(ren) with requirements to address Abuse/Neglect/Dependency concerns, and possible consequences of failure to comply with the journalized case plan could be removal of the child from the legal custody of the parents, guardian or other custodian until the court terminates the order of temporary custody or permanently divests the parents of their parental rights. Mother of said child(ren) is Marica Johnson. Said motion will be set for a hearing on May 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. before Magistrate McCarty at 650 Dan Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. John Doe is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and show cause why this motion should not be granted.

You are hereby notified that:

1. You are entitled to an attorney in all proceedings in Juvenile Court. The Court will appoint an attorney to provide legal representation if you are indigent and meet certain requirements. For appointment of counsel contact the judicial secretary, in person between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY, and if you have any questions call the Juvenile Court at (330) 643-2900.

2. If the Court grants the Motion for Permanent Custody all parental duties, obligations, privileges and rights, including the right to consent to adoption of the child(ren) will be permanently terminated.

LINDA TUCCI TEODOSIO, Judge

Approved: Emily Douglass-Labbe, SCCS Paralegal

By: Charity Bibbee, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Apr 28, 2026

26-00517

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

Revised Code, Sec. 2151..28-.29

Case No. DN25 06 331.

Court of Common Pleas, County of Summit, State of Ohio, Juvenile Division.

To: John Doe, address unknown.

Whereas, a complaint, duly verified according to law, has been filed in this Court, by Summit County Children Services located at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306, states a certain child to wit: Carter Sell born May 27, 2025, has been found to be Dependent/Neglected/Abused and whereas a Motion for Permanent Custody has been filed. Mother of said child is Jessica Marker. Said motion will be set for a hearing on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at 650 Dan Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. John Doe is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and show cause why this motion should not be granted.

You are hereby notified that:

1. You are entitled to an attorney in all proceedings in Juvenile Court. The Court will appoint an attorney to provide legal representation if you are indigent and meet certain requirements. For appointment of counsel contact the judicial secretary in person between 8:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. MONDAY - FRIDAY.

2. If the Court grants the Motion for Permanent Custody all parental duties, obligations, privileges and rights, including the right to consent to an adoption of the child will be permanently terminated.

LINDA TUCCI TEODOSIO, Judge

Approved: Emily Douglass-Labbe, SCCS Paralegal

By: Dorothy Askew, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Apr 28, 2026

26-00518

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

Revised Code, Sec. 2151..28-.29

Case No(s). DN26 03 089/090/091/092.

Court of Common Pleas, County of Summit, State of Ohio, Juvenile Division

To: John Doe, address unknown.

Whereas, a complaint, duly verified according to law, has been filed in this Court, by Summit County Children Services located at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306 states that certain child(ren) to wit: Herby "Briar" Watson, DOB: 12/6/2008, Allonce Watson, DOB: 7/31/2013, Chanz Watson, DOB: 11/21/2021 and Daeshaun Watson, DOB: 9/16/2020

The complaint alleges Dependency/Neglect of the child(ren), Herby "Briar" Watson, DOB: 12/6/2008 and Allonce Watson, DOB: 7/31/2013 and Dependency of the child(ren) Chanz Watson, DOB: 11/21/2021 and Daeshaun Watson, DOB: 9/16/2020, Protective Supervision. If the child(ren) is/are adjudicated abused, neglected or dependent and the Complaint seeks an order for temporary custody, an order of temporary custody will cause the removal of the child(ren) from the legal custody of the parents, guardian or other custodian until the court terminates the order of temporary custody or permanently divests the parents of their parental rights. A case plan may be prepared for the child(ren) with requirements to address Abuse/Neglect/Dependency concerns, and possible consequences of failure to comply with the journalized case plan could be removal of the child from the legal custody of the parents, guardian or other custodian until the court terminates the order of temporary custody or permanently divests the parents of their parental rights. Mother of said child(ren) is Shaunday Harviley. Said motion will be set for a hearing on May 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. before Magistrate Mendlik at 650 Dan Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. John Doe is ordered to appear before said Court on said date and show cause why this motion should not be granted.

You are hereby notified that:

1. You are entitled to an attorney in all proceedings in Juvenile Court. The Court will appoint an attorney to provide legal representation if you are indigent and meet certain requirements. For appointment of counsel contact the judicial secretary, in person between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY, and if you have any questions call the Juvenile Court at (330) 643-2900.

2. If the Court grants the Motion for Permanent Custody all parental duties, obligations, privileges and rights, including the right to consent to adoption of the child(ren) will be permanently terminated.

LINDA TUCCI TEODOSIO, Judge

Approved: Emily Douglass-Labbe, SCCS Paralegal

By: Lakeia N. Id-Deen, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Apr 28, 2026

26-00519

 

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