Public commenter asks when officer Davon Fields will be held accountable
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, Jessica Riddle accused Akron Police Department officer Davon Fields of multiple use-of-force incidents and called for accountability; the mayor later noted investigations into related matters are ongoing.
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Jessica Riddle spoke during public comment about Davon Fields, a recruit who joined the Akron Police Academy in December 2019, and alleged a pattern of incidents she said has increased negative perceptions of policing.
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