Summit County Man Arrested for Kidnapping & Assault

  On July 3, 2017 at approximately 4:20 A.M. Summit County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a kidnapping. The victim, a 45 year old female, escaped from a Summit County residence and telephoned 911. The victim stated she had been tied up, duct taped, and assaulted for three days. Deputies made contact with the victim and immediately transported her to the hospital for medical assessment. The suspect, identified as 47 year old Jason Stone, was located by deputies and arrested without incident. Stone was booked into the Summit County Jail on four felony charges including: Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Witness Tampering, and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. He is currently being held on $100,000 cash-only bail.