Man admits to involuntary manslaughter for girlfriend’s shooting death
A West Toledo man pleaded guilty Thursday morning to involuntary manslaughter and two other counts arising from his girlfriend’s shooting death nine months ago. Jeffrey Townsend, Jr., 36, of the 1700 block of Talbot Street, and prosecutors agreed to a 30-year prison sentence as part of the plea bargain, but Lucas Count
Nine people evaluated for symptoms as officials work to find source of chemical odor...
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - Nine people were checked out for symptoms they believe was connected to a chemical odor in Oregon on Thursday, according to Oregon Fire and Rescue. Fire Chief Clayton O’Brien said in a statement that there is no evidence indicating a safety hazard to the public based on test results.
Couple indicted on manslaughter charges after newborn’s death
An Oregon couple have both been indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges in their newborn daughter’s Feb. 25 death. Justin Soll, 32, and Shannon Wester, 29, were indicted Wednesday by a Lucas County grand jury on four counts arising from a police investigation that started with a Feb. 22 emergency call at the coupl
Toledo men accused of stripping materials from building day after it burns down to...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police arrested two people for allegedly stripping materials from a burned-down property to scrap. Records show Edward Kegler and Stanley Singer were arrested July 29. Charging records allege they stripped materials from an undisclosed location after it had burned down the night before. The
Holland man accused of attacking woman, leaving her unconscious before theft
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Holland man was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman before stealing her phone and purse. James McDay Jr., 34, of Holland, was arrested on July 29 by Toledo Police, records show. He’s facing charges of felonious assault and aggravated robbery. Charging records allege he...
11-year-old girl found dead and floating in lake after she vanished just minutes into...
A grand jury in Ohio indicted Kristen Gerrie on an upgraded charged of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her neighbor, Angelique Cunningham. The post 11-year-old girl found dead and floating in lake after she vanished just minutes into boat ride with her neighbor: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Attorneys ask Cleveland judge to throw out 1997 murder case against Toledo man
CLEVELAND — Attorneys for a Toledo man charged in the 1997 killing of Catherine "Cathy" Parisi are asking a judge to throw out the case, arguing that a decades-long delay in bringing charges has deprived their client of a fair trial. Michael Bukowski is accused of aggravated murder in...
Ohio limits local gun laws. Cities use grants, safes and outreach to address firearm...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio law generally bars cities from imposing firearm regulations stricter than state law. Cleveland, Columbus, Akron and Toledo are using other municipal powers to address firearm violence, including funding neighborhood organizations, distributing voluntary storage equipment and supporting programs t
Post-celebration enthusiasm for the Riverwalk pleases Metroparks
More than 250,000 visits have been made to the Glass City Riverwalk since Metroparks Toledo hosted its mega Watershed Weekend celebration. The event, from June 11 to 14, marked the halfway completion point of the project, which spans both sides of the Maumee River and connects several park district properties. Matt Kil
Party in the Park to take place on both sides of Maumee River during...
Toledo’s famous Party in the Park now has an exciting new expansion — its celebration of local bands, food, and activities is now taking place on both sides of the Maumee River. First introduced during the Watershed Weekend event in June, the expansion is part of Party in the Park’s broader initiative to revitalize Tol
