Three Juveniles Charged in Barberton Murder Investigation

Public Safety — Barberton

June 22, 2026

Barberton Detective Bureau and federal task force make arrests days after June 18 homicide.

The Barberton Police Department has made three arrests in connection with a murder that occurred on June 18. All three suspects are juveniles and have been booked into the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. Weekend Arrests Follow Homicide On June 20, the Barberton Detective Bureau and the Barberton SWAT Team executed simultaneous arrest and search warrants at two locations within the city. Two 15-year-old males from Barberton were taken into custody. Both were charged with murder. Third Suspect Arrested Monday A third arrest followed Monday morning. The Barberton Detective Bureau, working alongside the United States Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, arrested a 16-year-old male from Akron. He was also charged with murder and booked into the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. The investigation remains ongoing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were arrested in the Barberton murder investigation?

Three suspects were arrested, all of them juveniles, and each was charged with murder in connection with a homicide that occurred on June 18.

Who are the suspects charged in the Barberton murder?

Two 15-year-old males from Barberton and a 16-year-old male from Akron. No names have been released because all three suspects are juveniles.

Which agencies made the arrests?

The Barberton Detective Bureau and Barberton SWAT Team made the first two arrests, and the Barberton Detective Bureau worked with the United States Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force on the third.

Where are the suspects being held?

All three suspects have been booked into the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center.

When did the arrests take place?

The first two suspects were arrested on June 20 through simultaneous warrants at two locations in Barberton, and the third suspect was arrested the following Monday morning.