CRIME & SAFETY
Point Place family safe after home ignites in flames early Friday
TOLEDO, Ohio — A family in Point Place is safe after their house caught on fire early Friday. The flames began at a home on 137th Street around 1:15 a.m. The Toledo Fire Battalion Chief at the scene told WTOL a child inside the home smelled smoke and woke up their parent. They then grabbed another infant and baby chickens and ran outside.
63-year-old woman missing from west Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A woman with dementia went missing from west Toledo on Sunday, according to Toledo police. 63-year-old Terry Waka was last seen on the 2400 block of Tremainsville Road. Waka is described as 5’7” and about 140 lbs. She was last seen wearing a wig...
2 adults, 2 kids rescued from burning home in west Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A family of four was hospitalized after their home burst into flames Friday morning. Toledo Fire & Rescue responded to a call about a house fire just after 6 a.m. on Dryden Drive near Walker Avenue in west Toledo. The Battalion Chief at the scene told...
Former Wood County personal trainer found guilty of 15 counts, including rape
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — A former Wood County personal trainer who worked with high school athletes was convicted Friday of 15 counts, including rape and sexual battery. According to court records, a jury found Zachary Gibson, 32, guilty on the following charges:. Three counts of first-degree felony rape. Three...
Toledo Zoo holding prescribed burns at multiple locations Sunday
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Zoo is conducting prescribed burns on Sunday afternoon and evening. The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department is asking people not to be alarmed by smoke or fire around the zoo between the hours of 3 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. TFRD says Toledo Zoo...
Four victims taken to the hospital after housefire on Dryden
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two children and two adults were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after escaping a fire on the 900 block of Dryden Friday morning. This is an active news story. It will be updated as more information is made available. Latest Local...
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