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This two-part series documents how former Akron Police Lieutenant Mark Farrar profited as a broker between businesses seeking private security and the Akron Police officers seeking to earn extra money off the clock, often by charging rates above those allowed by the APD.

How an Akron police lieutenant profited from off-the-books work As the APD's go-to outside job broker, Mark Farrar wielded significant influence over the businesses seeking extra paid police protection.

A fire left the iconic grocery store Roush's Market, established in 1955, dark, empty and badly damaged. While no one was hurt, a pressing uncertainty still plagues Roush’s loyal customers, many of whom relied on its proximity and prices.

Roush’s Market fire disrupts grocery access in Sherbondy Hill A fire damaged Roush’s Market, leaving Sherbondy Hill residents without a neighborhood grocery store many relied on for prices and proximity.