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COMMON PLEAS COURT
of SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

Juvenile Division - Citation by Publication - From October 09, 2026

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 08 330.

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: Halo Ford born May 15, 2026

The complaint alleges Dependency of the child(ren), Halo Ford, DOB: 5/15/2026 and requests Temporary 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 Chavelle Grier. Said motion will be set for a hearing on October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Fish 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: Francine Freeman, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Oct 9, 2026

26-01255

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 369.

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: Carter Cales born April 17, 2024

The complaint alleges Dependency/Abuse of the child(ren), Carter Cales, DOB: 4/17/2024 and requests Temporary 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 Crystal Cales. Said motion will be set for a hearing on November 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Magistrate Lynd-Robinson 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

Oct 9, 2026

26-01256

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 382.

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: Emmalynn aka Emma Johnston born May 17, 2018

The complaint alleges Dependency/Neglect/Abuse of the child(ren), Emmalynn aka Emma Johnston, DOB: 5/17/2018 and requests Temporary 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 Carrie Johnston. Said motion will be set for a hearing on December 1, 2026 at 1:00 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

Oct 9, 2026

26-01257

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 371.

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: Noelle Bethea-Gresham born May 31, 2022

The complaint alleges Dependency/Neglect of the child(ren), Noelle Bethea-Gresham, DOB: 5/31/2022 and requests Temporary Custody to Alleged Father, Joshua Gresham, with an Order of Protective Supervision, or in the alternative, Legal Custody to Alleged Father, Joshua Gresham. 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 Tashanique Bethea. Said motion will be set for a hearing on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. before Magistrate Fish 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: Francine Freeman, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Oct 9, 2026

26-01258

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 421.

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

To: John Doe and Jesus Monjaras Hernan, addresses 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: Dominic Lavin born May 21, 2019

The complaint alleges Dependency of the child(ren), Dominic Lavin, DOB: 5/21/2019 and requests Temporary 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 Ashley Lavin. Said motion will be set for a hearing on December 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. before Magistrate McDougal at 650 Dan Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. John Doe and Jesus Monjaras Hernan are 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: Francine Freeman, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Oct 9, 2026

26-01259

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No. DN26 09 416.

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: Pasley Williams born September 20, 2026, has been found to be Dependent/Abused with a dispositional request for Temporary Custody to SCCS or Permanent Custody to SCCS. An Adjudicatory Hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026, on this matter. Mother of said child is Rashel Johnston. A Permanent Custody hearing is scheduled for a hearing on December 9, 2026 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: Francine Freeman, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Oct 9, 2026

26-01260

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 416.

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: Pasley Williams born September 20, 2026

The complaint alleges Dependency/Abuse of the child(ren), Pasley Williams, DOB: 9/20/2026 and requests Temporary 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 Rashel Johnson. Said motion will be set for a hearing on December 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate McDougal 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: Francine Freeman, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Oct 9, 2026

26-01261

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 407.

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

To: John Doe and Andre Gray, addresses 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: A'miah Austin born June 2, 2015

The complaint alleges Dependency/Abuse of the child(ren), A'miah Austin, DOB: 6/2/2015 and requests Temporary 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 Brandi Austin. Said motion will be set for a hearing on November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Calla at 650 Dan Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. John Doe and Andre Gray are 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

Oct 9, 2026

26-01278

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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

Case No(s). DN26 09 374.

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: Resika Adhikari born May 4, 2009

The complaint alleges Dependency of the child(ren), Resika Adhikari, DOB: 5/4/2009 and requests Temporary 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 Homa Adhikari. Said motion will be set for a hearing on October 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.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: Francine Freeman, Summit County Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk

Oct 9, 2026

26-01280

 

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