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CRIME & SAFETY
Two killed in fatal crash in Sandusky County
GIBSONBURG, Ohio — Two Sandusky county men were killed when the sport-utility vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a tree Sunday night, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. Andrew Widmer, 23, of Gibsonburg, was driving west on West Stevenson Street near North Patterson Street around 10:23 p.m. Sunday when he lost control of the vehicle and struck the tree, troopers from the patrol’s Fremont post said. Both he and his passenger, Emilio Chavez, 30, of Woodville, Ohio, were ejected from the vehicle, even though Mr. Widmer wore a seat belt. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Chavez did not wear a seat belt. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office scheduled autopsies for Tuesday on behalf of the Sandusky County Coroner’s Office.
🛫 Plane crashes during landing at Erie-Ottawa airport
Good morning, Sandusky County. Summer looks like it could come roaring back, with an expected high temperature Wednesday of 89 degrees and a low near 71. There's also a 50% chance of rain by evening, possibly thunderstorms. We won't be publishing a newsletter Thursday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. ...
Man wanted by authorities for allegedly supplying narcotics resulting in overdose death in Fostoria
SENECA COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly supplied narcotics to another person which led to an overdose death in Fostoria. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Michael Toney, 43, who is wanted by the Seneca County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals for involuntary manslaughter.
Former kids football coach accused of stealing thousands from league pleads guilty
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A former Genoa youth football coach who police say stole thousands of dollars from the league for personal use took a plea deal. Court records show Phil Antry pleaded guilty to a Theft charge, amended from a Grand Theft charge, on July 1 in Ottawa County. He could face up to 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine.
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