$1M bond set for gentleman charged with capturing 2 Kent police officers throughout household invasion

KENT, Ohio (WOIO) – The person accused of capturing two Kent law enforcement officers just after breaking into a Kent property was arraigned in Portage County Municipal Court Tuesday early morning.

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Dante Dixon, 40, pleaded not guilty to the prices of aggravated theft and felonious assault on police officers and was requested held on a $1 million bond.

Prosecutors explained Dixon has an in depth felony record and was just released from jail.

Kent police explained Dixon broke into a property in the 1500 block of E. Summit Road wherever a 14-calendar year-old babysitter was dwelling alone with a one particular-calendar year-outdated youngster Saturday early morning.

The babysitter hid inside the residence and termed 911.

When officers arrived, they reported they entered the home and instantly confronted Dixon, who was armed with a handgun.

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Dante Dixon, 40, accused of taking pictures two Kent law enforcement officers.

Police explained many photographs have been fired and Officer Lenny Kunka was shot in the hand.

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Kent law enforcement officer shot in the line of responsibility.

Officer Kyle Auckland was shot in the upper body and law enforcement claimed he was saved by his bullet-evidence vest.

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Kent police officer shot in the line of responsibility.

Dixon, of Cleveland Heights, was shot in the abdomen.

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Law enforcement mentioned Dixon ongoing to combat with officers even just after getting shot and was ultimately handcuffed by various officers together with, the two who experienced been shot.

Equally officers and Dixon had been transported to regional hospitals.

Kunka and Auckland have been introduced from the healthcare facility Saturday, but the extent of Kunka’s hand accidents are not nonetheless acknowledged.

Dixon underwent emergency surgical procedure Saturday and was also introduced from the clinic later on that exact working day.

Kent law enforcement claimed Dixon is aware a resident who life at the dwelling, but the man or woman was not there Saturday morning.

Dixon’s car or truck was parked numerous houses absent from the property he is accused of breaking into and it is not very clear what is intentions ended up, police stated.

Kunka is a 5-year veteran of the Kent law enforcement power and also labored as a deputy with the Portage County Sheriff’s Business.

Auckland is a seven-yr veteran of the Kent police power and also served in the U.S. Military National Guard.

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