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2 indicted in north Toledo fatal shooting; police still searching for one
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County grand jury indicted two people, one of whom police are still searching for, on multiple charges in a shooting last month that killed one person and injured a teenager in north Toledo. Police are still searching for Ontrionis Armour, 23, who was indicted...
2 more people sentenced in killing of teen boys
A Lucas County judge Tuesday sentenced two more people for their roles in the 2022 murders of two teenage boys whose bodies were found in the basement of a burned out house in North Toledo. Judge Lori Olender sentenced Carrissa Eames, 24, to 12 to 15 years for two counts of complicity in felonious assault and two counts of complicity in the commission of kidnapping. Corbin Gingrich, 27, was sentenced to 20 to 25 years for two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of kidnapping. They are the latest of a long line of involved parties to be sentenced to prison for their actions that led up to the murders of Ke’Marion Wilder, 16, and Kyshawn Pittman, 15. On the night of Dec. 3, 2022, the Wilder and Pittman youths were kicked out of a party at Maumee Bay State Park and took an Uber to Eames and Gingrich’s house in the 500 block of Maumee Avenue.
Toledo woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in crash that killed 2
An East Toledo woman pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and admitted responsibility for a February crash that killed two people. Jasmine Pitts, 34, of the 400 block of Clark Street, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. She also pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault and one count of failure to stop. The plea finds Pitts responsible for the February car crash that killed Donta Marshall, 25, and Jasmine Gresham, 30. Around 5 a.m. on Feb. 25, Pitts rammed her car into a vehicle containing Mr. Marshall, Ms. Gresham, and Makala Jackson, 24, forcing the car into a utility pole. All three passengers were taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, where Mr. Marshall and Ms. Gresham were pronounced dead.
Man pleads not guilty in murder of 19-year-old
In a pre-trial hearing Tuesday morning, a North Toledo man pleaded not guilty to the May 5 murder of 19-year-old Najaye Owens. Treshaun Whitlock, 25, of East Weber Street, was found competent to stand trial for the murder of Mr. Owens. Mr. Owens was found dead in a garage on the 2100 block of Elm Street with gunshot wounds in his head and chest. The following day police arrested Mr. Whitlock, charging him with murder. He was later indicted by a Lucas County grand jury on two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and one count of having weapons while under disability. In Tuesday’s pretrial hearing, Mr. Whitlock’s attorney, Jeffrey Crowther, said witness testimony suggested Mr. Whitlock was not responsible for the shooting, and that Mr. Owens might have shot himself.
Coroner's Rulings: 7/1
Lucas County Albert Alderman, 33, of Toledo, Jan. 14, in 800 block of Secor. Homicide, multiple gunshot wounds. Kelsie Barnier, 29, of Toledo, Jan. 14, at home. Homicide, strangulation. Lacey Bassett, 35, of Lima, Ohio, Aug. 24, in 500 block of East Broadway. Homicide, strangulation.
Thousands of Lucas County voters at risk of having registration removed, BOE director says
TOLEDO, Ohio — More than 150,000 voters in Ohio are at risk of having their voter registration removed because of mismatched addresses, according to a database from the secretary of state. Of those voters, more than 6,000 are in Lucas County, according to the board of elections. The Lucas...
Lucas County Prosecutor's Office to announce details of new conviction integrity unit
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Lucas County Prosecutor's Office has announced that it will reveal details about its new conviction integrity unit next Tuesday. A news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the prosecutor's office. Prosecutor Julia Bates and Lucas County Commissioner Peter Gerken will be speaking. A...
Man convicted in 76-year-old's death at Maumee park
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — A man was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter for an altercation at a Maumee park last year that seriously injured a 76-year-old who eventually died at the hospital. Zachary Boyer's sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 5 at 9 a.m. in the Lucas County Court of...
Update On Area Northwest Ohio Rite Aid Closures
Rite Aids local to our area have stated they, along with all other Rite Aid stores in Ohio and Michigan will be closing. This information has not yet been confirmed directly from Rite Aid corporate, however, Rite Aid stores in both Fulton, Lucas, and Defiance Counties have informed The Village Reporter that they will indeed be closing. Furthermore, stores in Hillsdale County and Jackson County in Michigan have confirmed this as well.
Lucas County commissioners approve levy for area office on aging
Lucas County commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution in support of the renewal of the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio’s 0.75-mill levy and additional 0.25 mills for five years that will be on the ballot in November. Tom Susor, chairman of the Lucas County Citizen Levy Review Committee, said the levy is needed because of an increase of seniors in the community in need of services. “The senior population is growing, and the money doesn’t go as far anymore. Seniors are living longer and need more help,” he said. The levy would generate over $8 million annually if passed.
Jury returns guilty verdict in woman's 2022 murder
After more than five hours of deliberation, a Lucas County Common Pleas Court jury found Antonio Hernandez, Jr., guilty of the 2022 murder of 18-year-old Keichell Cardell. Hernandez was found guilty of felonious assault and murder. However, the jury found him not guilty of the first and most serious count, murder with the intent to kill. The decision came late Friday night after a weeklong trial that culminated in a dramatic final day that began with Hernandez testifying as the sole witness in his own defense. In his testimony, he offered a differing version of events at a Washington Township home that led up to Ms. Cardell’s Dec. 18, 2022 death than the prosecution’s narrative. While he did not deny that he shot and killed Ms. Cardell, Hernandez claimed he did so in self-defense.
Stone: Local foods and happenings sprout homegrown
When we think of gardening or agriculture, fruits, and vegetables are often topics of interest. Whether you are a consumer, backyard gardener, or producer — growing, harvesting, preparing, serving and eating healthy and fresh foods is something we can strive for. Over my career as an agriculture and natural resources educator with Ohio State University, I can say that I have seen an incredible increase of interest in local foods over the years. I hope this week’s column will be inspiring and maybe a little thought provoking, ultimately giving readers a call to action including three food related opportunities. There isn’t anything better than watching someone young, or young at heart, grabbing the leaves of any root crop like a carrot, radish, or beet and with a pull, expose the edible underground portion of the plant that previously went unnoticed because it was growing underneath the soil. I have been blessed to see the eyes filled with excitement when new gardeners, of all ages, harvest their first root crop. And what is even better is the reaction of that first bite of the food that they grew.
Hawkins STEMM Academy School Certified as a WILD School Site
July 1, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Division of Wildlife: TOLEDO, Ohio – Hawkins STEMM Academy in Lucas County was recently dedicated as a WILD School Site, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Wild School sites are supplementary education programs created by schools where students, teachers, and the community can come together and learn about wildlife and the environment. Hawkins STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) Academy is the 211th WILD School Site in Ohio and the sixth in Lucas County. This is the first Toledo Public School to be certified as a WILD School Site.
Local advocates say recent Supreme Court ruling is problematic for people experiencing homelessness
TOLEDO, Ohio — By a decision of 6 to 3, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing cities to ban public camping by people who are experiencing homelessness. Both St. Paul's Community Center and The Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board agreed that the Supreme Court's ruling on public camping bans when there are no other shelter options is a terrible idea, because the people the organizations service need more assistance, not a law against them.
Former firefighter, foster parent pleads guilty to child sex crimes
TOLEDO, Ohio — A former Maumee foster parent and Springfield Township firefighter pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to child sex crime charges. Jeremy Chesser pleaded guilty to two counts of child exploitation and one count of distributing child pornography, according to court documents. He is set to be sentenced on November 4 at 11 a.m.
Two indicted in livestreamed Toledo shooting that killed man, injured girl
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Lucas County Grand Jury indicted two people police say are responsible for a shooting that killed a Toledo man and injured a girl. The grand jury indicted Marquis Brent and Ontrionis Armour on July 2 for the shooting that killed 44-year-old Joshua Davis and injured his daughter on June 13.
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