Toledo police ask for community cooperation to close illegal after-hours clubs
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are warning of the dangers that illegal “after-hours clubs” can present after a shooting at one over the weekend left one woman dead and two others injured. “It’s an unfortunate situation where somebody was probably trying to have the best night they...
Ohio man slowed or stopped on the interstate, causing crash, because of a deer
LAFAYETTE, IN — Mark Thompson of Ohio slowed or stopped his Audi on Interstate 65 about 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, because of a deer, Indiana State Police said Monday. They did not say whether Thompson struck the deer or slowed and avoided it. While slowed or stopped, a southbound semi slammed into the back of...
Woman indicted in east Toledo shooting that killed one, injured another
TOLEDO, Ohio — A woman was indicted Tuesday by a Lucas County grand jury in an east Toledo shooting over the weekend that killed one man and injured another. Andreania Pruitt, 32, was indicted on two counts of murder and five counts of felonious assault for allegedly firing into a crowd of people in the 2000 block of...
MISSING CHILD: Ohio police searching for missing 12-year-old girl
Toledo, Ohio (WTRF) — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Markaiah Kennedy was last seen near the 1800 block of Airport Highway. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie […]
Cats illegally abandoned at Toledo shelter during cold night
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Staff at Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter found two cats abandoned outside their building early Monday morning after the animals were left overnight in dropping temperatures. The two adult cats were found in a small carrier with no provisions after spending 12 hours outside as temperatures...
Dad admits to ‘squeezing’ and abusing infant son to death after telling 911 ‘I...
Joseph D. Bonito will spend several decades behind bars after admitting to shaking and squeezing his infant daughter to death earlier this year. The post Dad admits to 'squeezing' and abusing infant son to death after telling 911 'I don't know what's wrong' first appeared on Law & Crime .
Jaffe family returns to jewelry business
PERRYSBURG – In January, Harold Jaffe Jewelers held a liquidation sale and closed its doors after nearly eight decades in business. But the family name that has long been associated with fine jewelry in the Toledo area is making a comeback. I.M. Jaffe Jewelers is set to open in...
MSP: Driver of limo-bus that crashed on I-75 was not properly certified
The driver of a limousine-style bus that overturned Thursday on Interstate 75, sending 11 people to the hospital including teenagers, was not properly certified to drive the vehicle, authorities announced Friday. A 2008 Ford Super Duty limo-bus was packed with 15 occupants, mostly teenagers, when it crashed around...
The Josh Project giving kids the confidence to be safe around water
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Teaching kids about water safety and building their confidence! That’s the goal of The Josh Project, which started its fall session of swim lessons Nov. 2. The Josh Project was founded in 2007 by Wanda Butts, who lost her son, Josh, after he drowned in...
Teen Dies After Hit By Car in Monroe County
MONROE CO. — A teenage boy died early Saturday morning after being hit by a car in Frenchtown Township, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary investigation reveals the victim, a 15-year-old male from Carleton, and his friend, a 14-year-old male from Newport, were walking southbound on North...

















