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Police seek information on assault at West Toledo bar
Toledo police are seeking information about a felonious assault at Tribe’s Tavern, 4002 W. Alexis Rd. At 11:20 p.m. Friday, police found Elvis McPherson, 46, bleeding from the head and face. Witnesses told police Mr. McPherson was sitting at the bar when he was attacked by an unknown male without any provocation. The suspect is described as Hispanic, 5-feet, 7 inches tall, heavy set, bald, and with a mustache. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants. Mr. McPherson was transported to ProMedica Toledo Hospital for treatment.
Monroe St. Best Buy temporarily closed
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Best Buy on Monroe Street in Toledo will be temporarily closed while a “refresh” is done. According to officials with Best Buy corporate, the store closed a few weeks ago after a water break of some kind. Corporate officials said the location was already on the list for an upgrade and the water break led to corporate speeding up the process.
Street repairs to close Oak Street in East Toledo
Pavement restoration will close part of an East Toledo street Wednesday and Thursday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Oak Street’s northbound lane will be closed between Earl Street and Navarre Avenue, with traffic detoured via Fassett, Miami, and First streets. Fassett and Stillman Street to East Broadway Street and Woodville Road is another alternative to rejoin Oak at Navarre or at Woodville.
Man convicted for involvement in disappearance, murder of two Toledo teens
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of the several people charged in the kidnapping and murder of two Toledo teens in 2022 was convicted Wednesday. Corbin Gingrich pleaded guilty under seal to unknown charges. He was originally charged with two counts of murder, two counts of kidnapping and obstructing justice. Ke'Marion...
Resident wants Toledo to address abandoned house filled with tires
Candace Kirchner, of Tracy Road in East Toledo, has complained to the City of Toledo about five abandoned houses in her neighborhood over the years, but not much has changed. One of the abandoned houses at 121 East Florence St. was recently in the news after the Ohio attorney general filed charges against a Toledo couple for illegally transporting and dumping scrap tires in the house. An investigation had determined that more than 2,000 scrap tires had been hauled from Toledo tire dealers without proper state permits and the couple then dumped the tires in their yard. “From my backyard deck, I can see all five abandoned houses. Some are boarded up. The one I call Big Mama is full of hundreds of tires,” Mrs. Kirchner said.
Second murder defendant in boys' deaths enters sealed plea
One of four adults alleged to be in the supporting cast for the late 2022 disappearances and deaths of two teenage boys pleaded guilty to undisclosed charges Wednesday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. As was the case with the previous plea in January of co-defendant Cruz Garcia, Corbin Gingrich, 27, of the 500 block of Maumee Avenue made a plea under seal April 25 before Judge Lori Olender. And he entered it on the eve of jury selection for the trial of two other men charged with aggravated murder for the December 2022 kidnappings and deaths of Kyshawn Pittman, 15, and Ke’Marion Wilder, 16. Like three others in the case, Gingrich was indicted last year for two counts apiece of murder and kidnapping, under the apparent theory that he participated in the Dec. 3, 2022 kidnappings that resulted in the boys’ deaths but was not directly involved in killing them.
Man found shot multiple times in South Toledo street
A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday morning in South Toledo. Police found Devan Toyer in the street of the 500 block of Durango Drive about 10:30 a.m. after an unknown suspect fired several shots from a vehicle and fled, police said. Toyer was transported to the University of Toledo Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening. 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.
Dine in the 419: Curtice Hy Flash
CURTICE, Ohio (WTVG) - The Curtice Hy Flash is a landmark in Oregon and we are heading there to sample the Bono Burger Deluxe on this week’s Dine in the 419. Get ready for some down-home cookin’ at the Curtice Hy-Flash, 7401 Jerusalem Rd. (Route 2), Oregon, OH!
13 Action News Big Story: Marijuana Restrictions
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Justice Department is starting the process to make marijuana a Schedule 3 drug instead of a Schedule 1. You can watch the full big story above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Special Report: Toledo road flare warning
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A road flare sitting in the middle of a Toledo street has raised questions for some residents. Now the I-TEAM is getting answers as to why it’s there and the larger issue it illustrates. It’s a temporary fix for a potentially dangerous problem. A railroad...
Man accused of robbery at gunpoint, allegedly took $1,800 cash and necklace
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A 28-year-old Toledo man faces robbery charges for allegedly holding another man at gunpoint while he robbed him with the help of several other suspects. The alleged crime took place on April 20 at the Korner Bar on the 1800 block of N. Michigan. According to...
Local horse rescue needs to find a new farm to call home
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local rescue that’s been helping horses in need for decades is in need of some help. The Voice For Horses Rescue Network is looking for a new home base. The head of the organization says the rescue has helped several hundred horses in the last 25 years. She’s now hoping someone can help with the search for a new farm.
Toledo man charged, accused of strangulation, using axe handle to attack victim
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo man was arraigned Wednesday after he allegedly forced someone into his home and assaulted and strangled the victim. According to Toledo Municipal Court documents, 34-year-old Shaun Mendez forced a victim into his home by "repeatedly punching" and strangling the victim in a vehicle on April 18. Mendez is also accused of assaulting the victim with an axe handle "over an extended period," police said in documents.
Photos taken after crash into birthday party show devastation inside Swan Boat Club
Toledo Police fatally shot a woman on Vance Street in Toledo on April 17, 2024. A collection of 13 Action News photographs, capturing the 2024 total solar eclipse. Photos from the EPA show the cleanup efforts underway in Whiteford Township, located in Monroe County, after the Pilot diesel spill into Tenmile Creek in March 2024.
Sewer projects continue in Wood County communities
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has announced infrastructure improvement projects totaling more than $11.3 million. Through July, intermittent lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout Northwood as part of an $830,000 sewer lining project. In Northwood, Farnstead Drive is closed between Tracy Road and Sheffield Place for waterline replacement through September. Residential access will be maintained. The project will cost $978,000. In Perrysburg Township, intermittent lane restrictions are possible through September throughout the Starbright subdivision for sewer rehabilitation. That project will cost $863,000.
Adopt a dog at a discount at Wood County shelter
BOWLING GREEN — A week-long adoption event is going on at the Wood County Dog Shelter, 1912 E. Gypsy Lane Rd. National Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Day is recognized annually on April 30, to raise awareness for the thousands of pets that are waiting for and needing adoptions from shelters. Wood County is honoring that day with an adoption event this week. The dog adoption fee of $75 is reduced to $25, and adopters will be provided with a goodie bag. Adopters are encouraged to bring their entire household, dogs included, to meet the dogs before adopting. Adopters must purchase a $14 dog license. To learn more about the dogs available for adoption, visit co.wood.oh.us/dogshelter.
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