Toledo Police officer takes plea deal for buying pot on duty
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police officer accused of buying marijuana while on the job took a plea deal on Tuesday. Jeremy Berndt was originally scheduled to go to trial on June 3, but he took a plea deal and entered an Alford plea to attempted dereliction of duty, a third-degree misdemeanor. He could face up to...
Man convicted of manslaughter in death of 15-year-old Toledo girl sentenced to prison
TOLEDO, Ohio — A man convicted in the March 2024 shooting death of a 15-year-old Toledo girl was sentenced Monday. Robert Shields III, 19, entered an Alford plea May 21 and was found guilty of aggravated burglary and involuntary manslaughter in the death of 15-year-old Jaylah Perry. He agreed...
City of Toledo invites community to take part in The Juneteenth Experience
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The City of Toledo is inviting the community to take part in The Juneteenth Experience, a weeklong celebration to honor and celebrate Black excellence and freedom. The celebration will kickoff on June 13 with a Pan-African flag raising at 10 a.m. at the flagpole median of...
Point Place couple moves past tornado and scammers to embrace newly repaired home
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - After the 2023 Point Place tornado, Todd and Jill Nidek set out to repair their home. They hired a contractor to install a roof, siding, windows and entryway. But despite spending more than $30,000, the house sat unfinished. They got scammed. Until another contractor stepped in...
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Wildfire smoke aloft for the first half of the week, getting hot and breezy by Wednesday as thundershowers return. Dan Smith has the details. Wildfire smoke aloft for the first half of the week, getting hot and breezy by Wednesday as thundershowers return. Dan Smith has the details. Tracking Sun,...
Update on police shooting suspect, Marysville arrest and Sojourner Truth Day
Good evening, Toledo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Sunshine is filtered today from Canadian wildfire smoke. Haze may increase for Tuesday along with our afternoon highs into the 80s. Rain stays away until late Wednesday.
Washington Local Schools reflects on district’s cell phone policy ahead of statewide deadline
TOLEDO, Ohio — School districts have until July to adopt a formal cell phone policy for the 2025-2026 school year. House Bill 250 went into law last year, requiring all districts to have a formal plan when it comes to phones in schools. Washington Local Schools got an early...
Point Place resident wants replacement for downed outdoor warning siren
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Point Place community member is hoping to see an outdoor warning siren replaced after a driver hit it in April. The siren was near the intersection of Benore Road and Suder Avenue and has since been removed. Kathy Dawn has lived in Point Place for...
Toledo parent says she picked up her infant from childcare with a black eye...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman is seeking justice and answers after she said she picked up her infant from childcare with her face covered in scratches and a black eye. The mother said she is not getting a clear answer as to why her child has the injuries to her face, but she is determined to hold someone...
Former councilman convicted in bribery scheme no longer in custody
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The last of the former Toledo City Council members who went to prison for taking bribes in exchange for votes is no longer in custody. Federal court documents show Tyrone Riley was freed a few weeks ago and moved to a half-way house in the Columbus, Ohio area.