Toledo police to start ‘compassion fatigue’ training; psychology expert explains what it is
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Police Department is adding new training for officers after the chief said viral interactions with youth reflected poorly on the department. One of those trainings is meant to combat something law enforcement can be susceptible to: compassion fatigue. Psychology experts say compassion f
13 Action News Big Story: E-device safety
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - What is being done to rein in deadly crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters and make sure everyone knows the rules of the road?. E-device safety is today’s Big Story. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Multiple fire departments respond to fire at Pat & Son Towing
WOOD COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG) - Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at Pat & Son Towing & Recovery on Pemberville Road in Lake Township Monday evening, according to a Wood County deputy. The flames started just before 9:00 p.m. at the towing company’s location at 25600 Pemberville Rd. in...
Two men accused of attempted arson of a Toledo home
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly attempting to burn down a Toledo home, according to court records. Officials say 34-year-old Brandon Connolly and 32-year-old Tracy McLain Jr., both of Toledo, attempted to burn down a home on the 1000 block of Newbury Street - near Broadwa
Jerusalem Twp. dealing with significant flooding
JERUSALEM TWP., Ohio (WTVG) - Officials in Jerusalem Twp. are asking for patience and cooperation from residents as they deal with a large amount of rainfall that fell overnight into Monday. In a statement from the Township and its fire department, leaders said they’ve “been working around the clock to...
Waterville police searching for man accused of attempted armed robbery at Kroger
WATERVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - The Waterville Police Department is searching for the person accused of trying to rob a Kroger on Sunday while allegedly armed with a weapon. Police said a white man gave a note to a Kroger employee at the service desk saying he was armed and demanding money around 5:45 p.m.
Promed Pharmacy opening in Whitehouse
WHITEHOUSE – For the first time in more than a decade, Whitehouse has its own pharmacy. On Monday, July 6, Promed Pharmacy opened at 6729 Providence St. “We heard that people missed the family pharmacy atmosphere and services, where you’re not just a number,” said Promed Manager Chad Elassadi. “This is a great opportun
Child dies, teen seriously injured in separate Toledo crashes
A 5-year-old boy died over the weekend after he rode his bike into the street in front of an oncoming car, police said. Omein Jones, of the 100 block of East Woodruff Avenue, was hit when he rode his bike into the street in front of a car being driven by Artie Griffin, 71, of the 2700 block of Robinwood Avenue. Mr. Gri
Charges upgraded in 11-year-old’s drowning death | Sheriff’s Office Extended Interview
Investigators say the woman charged is telling "her truth." However, authorities believe "there's a much bigger truth out there."
Perrysburg man dies in Ottawa County crash
GENOA, Ohio — A Perrysburg man died from injuries he suffered in a two-vehicle crash in Ottawa County Friday afternoon. Danny Avery, 60, was traveling east on State Rt. 163 at Elliston Trowbridge Road in Benton Township when at 2:15 p.m. his SUV was hit by a car driven by Joseph Hartford, 19, of Genoa, Ohio, according

















