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Man convicted in killing of girlfriend's former beau gets early release
A Toledo man convicted two years ago of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of his then-girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend was released from prison more than a year early Wednesday morning by a Lucas County judge. Kedontae Colter, 24, was originally charged with murder for the August, 2021, death of Daryl Foster III, but under a plea bargain he agreed to enter an Alford plea to the lesser charge, and four other counts were dropped. Including a one-year gun specification, he was sentenced to four years in prison, and with 10½ months time served and good-behavior credit he was due for release July 31, 2025. Judge Stacy Cook placed Colter on five years’ supervised release during which he is not to possess firearms or ammunition, stay clean of intoxicants, and be gainfully employed while completing a graduation-equivalency diploma program. She also ordered him to post nothing on Facebook or other social media “that can be gleaned to be negative or disrespectful toward the victim.” The decision to release Colter did not sit well with relatives of Mr. Foster in attendance Wednesday.
Police: 20-year-old shot in north Toledo Wednesday
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are investigating after a 20-year-old arrived at the hospital after being shot in north Toledo Wednesday morning. According to TPD, they responded to the area of Mettler Street and Walnut Street in north Toledo just after 11 a.m. on a ShotSpotter alert reporting 18 gunshots in the area.
Wrong-way crash on I-280 kills one driver, injures another
A wrong-way crash on the north end of the Veterans’ Glass City Skyway killed one driver and injured that of the wrong-way vehicle Wednesday night in Toledo. Jacob Twietmeyer, 24, of Sylvania, entered the northbound I-280 exit ramp at Greenbelt Parkway at 10:16 p.m. heading south, police said. As he entered the freeway’s mainline lanes, he collided with a vehicle driven by Ellis Mohollen, 80, of Toledo. Ellis Monhollen was extricated from the vehicle and died later after being taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. Twietmeyer was partially ejected and taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center for possible serious injuries.
Roundabout art piece damaged in fatal crash will be removed for repairs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A metal sculpture placed at the center of the roundabout intersection of Cherry and Manhattan will be removed on April 1 so it can be repaired. The piece, titled “Vessel”, was damaged in May of 2023 when it was hit by a suspect fleeing police.
Monroe County deputies capture man wanted in Ohio after pursuit
BEDFORD TWP. — Monroe County sheriff's deputies apprehended a man sought by Ohio authorities after he led them on a pursuit Wednesday morning. Lucas County, Ohio, deputies were pursuing the 46-year-old man from Lambertville at about 10:35 a.m. after he was reported to have fled the scene of a felonious assault in Springfield Township, Ohio, a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said. The Lucas County Sheriff’s Office told Monroe County Central Dispatch that deputies were in pursuit of a white work truck eastbound on Sterns Road entering Monroe County and the suspect was to be considered armed and dangerous.
Mighty microgreens: Jackie Grow gardens in her garage
ERIE — Jackie Grow is a microgreens farmer. In the garage of her Erie home, she grows seedlings of edible plants less than 3 inches tall. Grow specializes in hydroponics, a system of growing plants using water-based nutrient solutions instead of soil. A wide variety of crops can be...
TPD investigating shots fired on Dorr St.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police are investigating an incident they say resulted in shots being fired Thursday morning. While no one was injured, officers said there was some sort of altercation which led to weapons being fired. The incident happened on the 600 block of Dorr St. around 9:30...
East Toledo neighborhood leaning on local church for necessities
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - St. Mark Lutheran Church provides people with more than just a place to pray. Longtime volunteer, Karen Johansen says it is also a place for the community to gather and get what they need to survive. “We’re trying as hard as we can to do what...
Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, crashing into civilian and state patrol vehicles
TOLEDO, Ohio — A driver was arrested Wednesday after allegedly leading police on a chase in north Toledo, striking vehicles and having drugs in his possession. According to a Toledo police report, 32-year-old Rasean Barringer was driving near Alexis Road and Hagman Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. when officers identified the vehicle as one that had been involved in other pursuits over the last week.
Lenawee County History: April 8 solar eclipse a once-in-a-lifetime event
I have seen many lunar and partial solar eclipses in my time, but the upcoming total solar eclipse will be the first in my half-century of life. I am hoping for cloudless skies for my first immersive experience in mid-day darkness. The last time a total solar eclipse was visible...
Defendant enters guilty pleas to southwest Toledo shootings that killed man, wounded woman
One of two men charged with murder and attempted murder in shootings Sept. 23 entered guilty pleas to reduced charges Thursday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. After Daiqjuan Smith, 22, of the 1100 block of Pinebrook Parkway, pleaded guilty to murder and second-degree felonious assault in the death of James Miller, 37, and wounding of Kayla Braithwaite, 34, Judge Lori Olender scheduled sentencing for April 18. Police had found Mr. Miller shot in the 4600 block of Blue Rock Court shortly after 2 a.m., and the Lucas County Coroner’s Office ruled the next day he had died from a single gunshot wound. Ms. Braithwaite was found also that night at Airport Highway and Byrne Road, and survived being shot. Police said they identified Smith and co-defendant Kijuan Tarver, 20, of the 400 block of South Haven Road, through surveillance video, witness and victim statements, and cell phone evidence. No further details were presented Thursday.
Carleton man accused of assaulting girlfriend, threatening to cut her finger off
CARLETON, Mich. (WTVG) - Authorities arrested a man accused of assaulting his longtime girlfriend and threatening to cut her finger off, officials in Monroe County said. According to the Carleton Police Department, a 49-year-old man allegedly choked his 45-year-old girlfriend on March 23, then later smashed her phone when he thought she was calling 911 for help. Police say the man then stabbed the woman in the hand while threatening to cut her finger off, then bit her in the arm and drew blood.
I-TEAM Neighborhood Nuisance: Man claims Toledo gas-station infrastructure is causing flooding, damage
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Scott Sherer is just trying to take care of his 77-year-old veteran father; he said continual flooding, which he believes is caused by the infrastructure of a nearby gas, is making that near impossible. “He’s a veteran and he deserves a little bit more than what’s...
Monroe man arrested for alleged stabbing in Berlin Twp.
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — A Monroe man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another person multiple times earlier this month. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Jason Kraatz, 48, was taken into custody for stabbing someone in the 7900 block of N. Dixie Highway in Berlin Township on March 20.
Driver in fatal M-50 crash charged with felony
ADRIAN — A driver from Dundee has been charged with causing a crash that claimed the life of an Onsted woman in January. Madison Steinwedel, 23, is charged with reckless driving causing the death of Eileen Christoffers, 55, in the crash on the morning of Jan. 29 on M-50 near Rixom Highway between Britton and Dundee, the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. ...
Ex-deputy charged with misdemeanor for kicking teen suspect at mall
A former Lucas County sheriff’s deputy who was seen on camera kicking a downed, teenage suspect outside Franklin Park Mall last year has been indicted for misdemeanor assault. The Lucas County grand jury Tuesday charged David Terry of Rossford with three counts of assault for the incident involving Anthony Wilder, then 17, who he and another officer working security at the mall’s Cinemark movie theaters had chased after observing him carrying a gun. The grand jury cleared Mr. Terry of second-degree felonious assault, for which it did not find probable cause to charge him. The deputies had gone to the mall’s Forever 21 store after receiving a report of a menacing situation involving three juveniles, according to a sheriff’s report. Wilder fled to the upper level of the mall’s parking garage, where the deputies closed in on him with Tasers drawn.
Zoo holding elephant baby bash
In celebration of Kirk, the newest member of the elephant herd, there will be a baby bash from 10 a.m. to noon on April 6 at Toledo Zoo’s Tembo Trail. There will be games and activities, including an opportunity to win a family membership, as well as an 11:30 a.m. keepers presentation. Those wishing to provide a gift can check out the zoo’s baby registry. There will be two gift drop-off locations; one at the main entrance off of the Anthony Wayne Trail and the other in Tembo Trail. Visit toledozoo.org for more information.
Tickets on sale for inaugural Kentucky Derby Gala
MONROE — Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Kentucky Derby Gala, set for May 4 at St. Mary Catholic Central High School, 108 W. Elm Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Offered will be heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction, viewing of the Kentucky Derby, raffles, games, gambling tables and live music by The Strangers. Food trucks also will be onsite.
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