CRIME & SAFETY
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.
Person shot in south Toledo, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio — A person was shot in south Toledo and hospitalized Tuesday morning, police told WTOL 11. The victim's condition is unknown at this time. Toledo police responded to the scene on Durango Drive near the intersection with South Avenue at about 10:45 a.m. If you have information,...
Toledo man arrested for allegedly kidnapping woman, beating her with axe handle
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man was arrested Tuesday on a series of charges for allegedly assaulting a woman and forcing her into his home, then refusing to let her leave. Court records show Shaun Mendez, 34, of Toledo, is charged with Kidnapping, Strangulation and Felonious Assault for an assault that happened “over an extended period” around April 18 on Pine Ridge Road.
Man convicted for role in disappearance, murder of two Toledo teens
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One of numerous people charged in the death of two missing Toledo teens whose remains were found in a burned-down home was convicted Wednesday. Corbin Gingrich entered a guilty plea in the case on May 1, but because the records are under seal it doesn’t specify whether he pleaded guilty to one or all of the charges against him, or lesser charges. He was initially charged with two counts of murder and two counts of kidnapping in the disappearance and deaths of Ke’Marion Wilder and Kyshawn Pittman, who went missing in December 2022. He’s just one of nearly a dozen people charged in the case and several people have already been convicted for their roles.
One injured in Toledo apartment fire Thursday night
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation Thursday after an apartment fire on Heatherdowns Boulevard in Toledo. According to officials on the scene, the person was taken to the hospital for precaution. Officials said the neighboring apartment was evacuated as well but there were no other injuries.
VIDEO: Car goes up in flames on highway near Central Ave.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A car went up in flames along I-475 South near the Central Avenue exit Tuesday afternoon. 13 Action News crews at the scene saw Springfield Township Fire crews put out the flames just before 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. The incident had traffic backed up. It’s unclear at...
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.
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