Jeremiah Byron at the Bigfoot Society is reporting that the ongoing Portage County Bigfoot Surge has officially crossed into Trumbull County. At 4:00 AM on March 10, 2026, investigators received the sixth high-credibility report in just four days, marking a significant eastward expansion of activity into Newton Township, near Newton Falls. Jeremiah is aggressively following this story and updating it in real time.
Incident #6 - Newton Township Encounter (4:00 AM)
A resident of Newton Township was letting their German Shepherd outside when the dog immediately lunged aggressively toward the nearby wood line. Moments later, the witness observed a massive black figure, estimated between 8 and 10 feet tall, crashing through thick brush. The witness claimed the figure was "way bigger than a bear."
After returning indoors, the normally fearless German Shepherd was reportedly visibly shaking with fear, suggesting a strong stress response to whatever was present outside.
Investigators tracking the surge are noting a possible biological or regional pattern as sightings shift east:
Western Cluster (Mantua Area):
Brown subjects reported (approx. 8–9 feet tall)
Eastern Cluster (Garrettsville → Newton Township):
Consistent reports of a 10-foot black subject
Recent Timeline
March 9 — Headwaters Trail: 10-foot black figure observed with a stilt-like gait.
March 10 — Newton Township: Large black shadow heard and seen moving heavily through brush.
The sightings suggest a clear west-to-east migration, following wooded corridors and greenbelts running parallel to the Mahoning River. The subjects appear to have traveled roughly 12 miles in the past 72 hours.
Residents near wooded areas in Trumbull County are encouraged to:
Check livestock and pets
Review security or trail camera footage from the past 12 hours
Listen for heavy crashing sounds or large bipedal movement near tree lines.
Jeremiah, on his podcast today asked that researchers show a little patience and resolve when it comes to this rash of sightings.
"We don't need a ton of people out in the woods," he said. He went on to elaborate that a bunch of people in the woods making noise by call blasting and wood knocking would cause confusion and could produce false reports. Instead, he suggests that researchers observe areas by consulting maps and looking for evidence.
"You guys know what to do," he says. "But just be aware, there's going to be people coming into this area, and we don't want overlapping evidence reports. That's not a good thing."
Jeremiah asks that anybody who's had a sighting to contact him at bigfootsociety@gmail.com. All witnesses may remain 100% anonymous to preven unwanted attention.
Sharing information helps investigators track what may become one of the most concentrated Bigfoot activity waves recorded in the region.
