North Canton Man Charged After Slamming Patron, Kicking Another During Restaurant Brawl

NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO)— A North Canton man faces multiple charges after police say he assaulted a waitress and two patrons during a disturbance at a local restaurant Wednesday night.

North Canton Police officers responded shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, to a disturbance at the Winking Lizard Restaurant involving an intoxicated patron.

Investigators determined that Cameron Campbell, 26, of North Canton, was acting in a disruptive manner inside the restaurant and pushed a waitress.

When another patron attempted to intervene, police say Campbell picked the man up and slammed him to the floor. The victim sustained significant swelling to the head and was transported by North Canton Fire Department medics to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

During the incident, a second patron who attempted to intervene was also kicked in the groin by Campbell, according to police.

Officers arrived on scene and took Campbell into custody. Police say Campbell was noncompliant during the arrest, and officers used open-hand control techniques to safely place him into custody. Campbell later complained of injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Campbell was subsequently charged with:

• Felonious Assault
• Assault
• Disorderly Conduct While Intoxicated
• Resisting Arrest

Following medical evaluation and clearance, Campbell was booked into the Stark County Jail.