Toledo City Council looks to clean up neighborhood blight, could cost landlords
Toledo City Council members are looking to mitigate blight in the neighborhoods, but it could come at the expense of landlords. Councilmen Nick Komives and Theresa Gadus introduced legislation Tuesday that would amend the Toledo Municipal Code to require landlords to supply a Dumpster or container for eviction...
Toledo police ‘first responder’ drone officially on duty
The Toledo Police Department’s first-responder drone is officially on duty. After a period of setup and training, TPD’s program to fly a drone to service-call locations as an advance set of eyes for responding officers went live Monday, the department announced Tuesday afternoon. The Drone-as-First-Responder...
Defense for Darnell Jones seeks to suppress evidence in Kei’Mani Latigue murder case
TOLEDO, Ohio — Attorneys for Darnell Jones-Ogletree, the father accused of killing his 13-year-old daughter Kei'mani Latigue, have filed a motion in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to suppress evidence obtained during a March search of Jones’ home and vehicle. Latigue disappeared in March and was then found...
Suspect arrested in Fulton County following pursuit with police, search
DELTA, Ohio — A man who was accused of fleeing police after a traffic stop on Thursday is now in law enforcement custody, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Brown, who police said had an active warrant, allegedly fled police at U.S. 20A and County...
Paraprofessional suspended without pay for ‘actions toward a student’ at Garfield Elementary School
TOLEDO, Ohio — A paraprofessional has been suspended without pay for "actions toward a student" at Garfield Elementary School, according to Toledo Public Schools. In a statement to WTOL 11, TPS called the alleged incident "deeply concerning" but did not provide details of what occurred. TPS said after becoming...
Salvation Army’s drop-in center to open Wednesday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - As the state continues to crack down on human trafficking, one local group is working to help the women who have been victims of the crime. 13 Action News reporter Ethan Watts met with leaders of the Salvation Army who are introducing a new center to help these women.
Boalt Street Backup: School pickup line stirs concern among homeowners
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Boalt Street between Langdon Street and Field Avenue in Toledo is already pretty crowded. 13 Action News spoke to a resident that wanted to anonymous. “Oh yeah, we have to fight for parking,” the resident said. But, it’s pretty tame compared to what happens around...
Area churches remain vigilant after recent attacks
Pastor Kris Dillingham knows what it’s like to be afraid at church. In 2009, he was preaching near St. Louis just a mile away from an Illinois Baptist church where a man walked in and fatally shot the pastor. “Obviously, that leaves a mark,” said the senior pastor at Summit Church (formerly First Apostolic Church of...
Man facing seven felony charges in 2024 skid steer ATM theft
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A grand jury indicted the suspect in a November 2024 ATM theft using a stolen truck and skid steer. Rayjae Duhart-Perkins faces seven felony charges in Lucas County, including Breaking and Entering, Safe Cracking, Grand theft of a motor Vehicle, Grand Theft, Vandalism, and Receiving Stolen...
Man sentenced to psychiatric facility after stabbing two people in east Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A man was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the stabbing of two people inside a home in east Toledo in June received a court order Tuesday for the crime. According to court records, 47-year-old Thomas Wilson was referred to the Court Diagnostic and...

















