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Toledo man dies in head-on collision on Bancroft Street
A Toledo man is dead following a head-on collision in the 200 block of Bancroft Street just after 4 a.m. Saturday, Toledo police reported. Kato Hull, 41, of Toledo was traveling westbound on Bancroft when another vehicle driven by Devin Horner, 27, crossed the centerline as he was driving eastbound on Bancroft. Mr. Kato was pronounced dead at the scene, and Mr. Horner was taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. An investigation is ongoing, according to Toledo police.
Police: 2 people stabbed during 'altercation' in east Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Two people involved in an "altercation" in east Toledo were both stabbed and sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon. According to Toledo police, they responded to the 1100 block of Nevada Street just before 12:30 p.m. Police said the 40-year-old and 35-year-old both suffered non-life-threatening injuries...
Toledo event planner accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars
TOLEDO, Ohio — Three women are accusing the owner of a Toledo event planning company of stealing thousands of dollars from them. Porsche Williams, Shirreatha Porter and LaSheena Stenson have filed civil suits against Alicia Owens, owner of Over The Top Occasions LLC. Stenson and Williams have also filed complaints with the Toledo Police Department, too.
Toledo man indicted on aggravated robbery, assault, abduction charges
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man was indicted by a Lucas County grand jury on charges of aggravated robbery, assault, abduction and trafficking cocaine. According to court documents, Jesus Coronado hit another person in the face with a gun and then repeatedly hit them before taking their iPhone 14 Pro Max and a pair of Jordan brand shoes. The documents say Coronado repeatedly told the victim he would shoot him if he did not comply.
Motorcyclist dead in crash at Bancroft and Putnam, officials say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man on a motorcycle died in a crash on Bancroft and Putnam around 4:00 a.m. where another driver admitted to officers that he was drunk, officials say. Toledo Police said Kato Hull, 41, of Toledo, was driving westbound on Bancroft on a motorcycle when a pickup truck traveling eastbound hit him head-on.
MISSING: Police looking for 13-year-old last seen in central Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are searching for a missing juvenile in the central Toledo area. 13-year-old Breon Dubose is a 5'6 Black male who is 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen leaving a group home on Parkwood Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.
Thefts from cars largest source of stolen guns
Guns stolen from cars are on the rise, and that is a concern for law enforcement because those firearms are often used in other crimes. Law enforcement officials and gun experts want gun owners to stop leaving their weapons in their vehicles. “Just don't leave it in the car,” said Steve Thompson, owner of Adco Firearms in Sylvania. “There's no proper way to secure a gun in a car when you're not there. Glove boxes are easy to break into. There are little gun safes that you can tie down to your car, [but] people just steal the gun safe and then open it up when they get home.” In Toledo, multiple cases of guns stolen from cars are reported to Toledo police almost every week, a review of the records shows.
Sylvania couple charged after police say they took stolen drugs while kids were home
SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - Two people are facing a series of criminal charges after police say they consumed stolen hospital drugs while children were in their care. Ryan Roberts and Kayleigh Hughes, of Sylvania, were indicted by a Lucas County Grand Jury in May 2024. Roberts is charged with two...
Follow-up: Residents on Claredale frustrated after finding out the same dog is responsible for five different attacks
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Residents in a west Toledo neighborhood are beyond frustrated after finding out five different attacks have been all carried out by the same dog. People living on Claredale Road in Toledo tell us nothing has being done about this dangerous dog terrorizing their street. According to...
OSHP: Toledo man arrested after Ohio Turnpike pursuit
ELMORE, Ohio — Authorities arrested a Toledo man on the Ohio Turnpike just south of Elmore Thursday night after a pursuit, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Sgt. Ryan Purpura, OSHP spokesperson, told WTOL 11 that 23-year-old Nathaniel Woodby was charged with receiving stolen property and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer.
Swanton man arrested in Henry County on high-level cocaine charge
NAPOLEON — A Swanton man was arrested at his workplace near here this week and charged with a high-level cocaine trafficking charges with others possible later. Andrew Moll, 40, is charged with trafficking cocaine, a first-degree felony. Moll had an initial hearing in Napoleon Municipal Court where bond was set at $300,000 with a 10% allowance provision. A preliminary hearing, which would only determine if there is probable cause to...
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