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Murder trial witness describes boys' beatings before they vanished
A friend who was present when two boys were beaten in a South Toledo home’s basement before their disappearances and deaths in late 2022 described those beatings in court Tuesday. Patrick Yingling, Jr.’s testimony followed that of Dr. Jeffrey Hudson, deputy Lucas County coroner, in the trial of Brent Kohlhofer, 42, and Charles Walker, 34, who are charged with two counts each of aggravated murder, murder, and kidnapping. Dr. Hudson, said the lacerations, swelling, and other blunt-force injuries he saw on the heads of Ke’Marion Wilder, 16, and Kyshawn Pittman, 15, were not enough to have caused death. He also testified that only young Wilder had injuries consistent with strangulation to include in his autopsy reports. Still, Dr. Hudson said in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, what was known of young Pittman’s death — his body having been found in a burned-out house’s basement alongside young Wilder’s — was sufficient to rule its manner a homicide even if the cause could only be narrowed to “homicide by unspecified means.”
One killed, six others shot in Toledo in 48 hours
One man was killed and six other people were shot in six different incidents in Toledo between 9:45 p.m. Friday and 9:15 p.m. Sunday. Fighting gun crime is an ongoing process, according to City Councilman Vanice Williams, who represents District 4, where all but one of the shootings occurred. While dismayed at the weekend’s events, she was resolute in the city’s ongoing efforts to combat gun crime. “Gun crime is down, but we are still working on it,” she said. “There is not just one thing that can be done. It is a collective effort; it is a community-wide situation.” Ms. Williams is also vice chairman of the council’s Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee. She described various ways the city is reducing gun crime in the Glass City.
TPS faces pair of lawsuits alleging assault of students
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Public School district is facing two lawsuits filed by the parents over alleged assaults that happened in May of 2023. One involved a child that allegedly had two teeth broken by a Robinson Elementary paraprofessional who slammed his face into a desk. The second...
Toledo Police looking for teen who allegedly stabbed man Monday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police are looking for whoever stabbed a man Monday, sending him to the hospital. Toledo Police records say a 56-year-old man showed up at an area hospital with a stab wound early Monday afternoon. Officers spoke to the victim, who said he was at a home...
Arrest made in shooting death of 19-year-old
Toledo Police arrested Treshaun Whitlock, 25, of East Weber Street, on Monday in the shooting death of Najaye Owens, 19. Mr. Owens was found in a garage in the 2100 block of Elm Street on Sunday evening, with gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Crime Stopper program at 419-255-1111. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.
Man hospitalized in assault at Greenbelt Apartments
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man suffered serious injuries in a late night assault. It happened at the Greenbelt Place Apartments in the 700 block of Cherry Street around 11:45 p.m. Monday night. According to Toledo Police, officers found a 27-year-old man in the parking lot with a large laceration on the right side of his lower back.
Local troop leaders react to Boy Scouts of America name change
TOLEDO, Ohio — After 114 years as Boy Scouts of America, the organization, soon to be renamed Scouting America, will be open for anyone to join. "There are lots of families that have girls and because the word 'boy' is in the title, they probably just assumed 'oh, my daughter can't be a boy scout," said Ed Caldwell. CEO of the Erie Shores Council, which represents the scouts organization in northwest Ohio.
Teen injured, three arrested in Toledo shootout
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Three people were arrested Sunday night for an exchange of gunfire that left sent at least one person to the hospital, police said. According to Toledo Police records, a 17-year-old boy was treated at an area hospital for a minor graze to his shin stemming from the incident in the 3500 block of Hoiles Avenue in Toledo Sunday night around 7:45 p.m.
Michigan State Police arrest suspect after shooting reported on I-75 near Monroe
MONROE TWP. — Michigan State Police arrested a Toledo man after a driver reported being shot at Monday morning on Interstate 75. At about 11:05 a.m. Monday, Monroe County Central Dispatch received a call from a victim stating they were involved in a road rage incident, a news release from the Michigan State Police Monroe Post said. It was reported that a man in a gray BMW fired one shot at the victim from a handgun as they were driving northbound on I-75 just south of Laplaisance Road.
Editorial: Lopez error costly
Lucas County Commissioner Anita Lopez concludes her executive assistant Andrew Urrutia “was in over his head” in the taxpayer-funded position. By the way she handled it, it is fair to conclude Ms. Lopez is also out of her depth as a county commissioner. (“Probe finds Lopez acted improperly,” Sunday) Since March 12, Mr. Urrutia has been paid $1,149 a week on administrative leave following complaints Commissioner Lopez created a hostile work environment. An investigation by employment law specialist Amy Natyshak concluded Ms. Lopez had indeed violated the commission’s harassment-free work environment policy. Read more Blade editorials Commissioner Lopez has agreed to take a voluntary workplace behavior program, and Ms. Natyshak concludes no laws regarding use of a public worker as a political operative or coercion of campaign contributions were violated, so it’s case closed.
13 Action News Big Story: Domestic violence
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - According to data from the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, domestic violence cases in Ohio are skyrocketing. Now, the city of Toledo is fighting back, it is forming a new unit to focus on prosecuting these cases. You can watch the full Big Story above. Latest Local...
A major step forward for the new Lucas County Canine Care and Control shelter
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s a project that’s been years in the making. Construction will take some big steps forward this month for the new Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4) shelter. The site at 13th and Monroe in downtown Toledo will start taking shape in a...
I-TEAM: Garage collapsing into woman’s yard
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Rachel Snell contacted us after she saw this story. She says she is dealing with a similar situation. An abandoned garage crumbling into her yard and the city of Toledo has yet to help her take care of the issue. Rachel says she has been reporting...
TPD: 35-year-old man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound Friday night
TOLEDO, Ohio — A man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound after he said he was shot in north Toledo Friday night. According to Toledo police, the 35-year-old said he was shot in the leg by an unknown person in an unknown vehicle around 9:45 p.m. near Chase Street and Albany Street. TPD said the victim's injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
I-TEAM Case Files: Unsolved homicide of Everardo Cheno
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It has been nearly four years since the ambush on Colton Street in Toledo. After years of wondering who is responsible, the family of Everardo Cheno is making another plea for justice. You can watch the full Case Files above. Latest Local News | First Alert...
Four people hospitalized in rollover crash
MONCLOVA TWP., Ohio (WTVG) - Four people were hospitalized in a crash in Monclova Township Monday afternoon. It happened on Holloway Road at Hunters Chase Road near the Stonegate neighborhood on Monday before 4 pm. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, a white SUV was heading south and a white sedan was heading north. Investigators believe the SUV crossed the center line and hit the sedan, causing the SUV to roll over.
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