Allison Reamer
The Toledo Blade
Toledo, OH, United States
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Toledo Fire challenges Toledo police on Twitter for police cat
A cat could soon be among those sworn to uphold paw and order in Toledo thanks to some social media sparring between police Chief George Kral and Toledo Fire Department Assistant Chief Karen Marquardt. Assistant Chief Marquardt challenged Chief Kral on Twitter early Thursday to “get 10,000 followers.” She also said Toledo Fire and Rescue Department has a comfort dog, Smokey, so it only makes… → Read More
Three charged in North Toledo kidnapping incident
Two men and a woman are accused of kidnapping a North Toledo man and assaulting him Tuesday over missing money, according to Toledo police. Rashaad Sultan, 26, and Larry Vincent, Jr., 38, both of the 400 block of Cincinnati Street, along with Janae Harris, 20, of the 400 block of Southgate Circle Drive, are charged in the incident. Sultan and Mr. Vincent are both charged with kidnapping to… → Read More
Car crashes into Sylvania pool
Multiple crashes were reported around northwest Ohio during Tuesday’s morning’s snowy commute, but emergency crews in Sylvania said they’ve never seen one like this before. An SUV ended up in an above-ground pool in the backyard of a residence near Convent Boulevard and Brinthaven Drive, said Sylvania Police Capt. Frederick Schnoor. The two-vehicle crash, which resulted in the vehicle crashing… → Read More
Pettisville Junior High School student wins spelling bee
Armaan Grewal, left, and Aaron Mejiritski applaud spelling champ Lyla Heising. After three hours, 32 rounds and several missed opportunities by the three finalists, the 2018 Northwest Ohio Spelling champion emerged at the contest in Perrysburg on Saturday. The Blade/Jetta Fraser Enlarge | Buy This Image After more than 30 rounds and more than three hours of spelling dozens of words, 13-year-old… → Read More
Former paramedic 'Standing Courageous' against domestic violence
With her ex-boyfriend’s hands wrapped around her neck, Paula Walters was convinced she was going to die. Bryan Jameson, 45, accused Ms. Walters of cheating one night in June, 2006, after dinner with friends. The argument turned violent. Before she became an activist against domestic violence, Paula Walters, speaking to the nurses, was a firefighter, a paramedic, and a survivor. Here she is in a… → Read More
Family, friends remember airman on 22nd birthday
Sebastian Guerrero’s family and friends stood under a North Toledo billboard Wednesday and sang “Happy Birthday.” The cheerful song echoed as a billboard installer smoothed out the edges of signboard with well-wishes, but Mr. Guerrero wasn’t present to celebrate turning 22 with family and friends. Mr. Guerrero, who those close to him nicknamed, “Sobsob,” died a year ago on his 21st birthday —… → Read More
Toledo pastor's daughter turns herself in to authorities
A pastor’s daughter who is accused of assaulting a Sunday school teacher at a downtown Toledo church turned herself in to authorities Wednesday, according to court documents. Kamali Morris, 18, along with her parents, Anthony Morris, 49, and Zelda Morris, 46, all of the of the 3000 block of Evergreen Road, are each charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony. Mr.… → Read More
Bond set for Toledo pastor, his wife in robbery case
A downtown Toledo pastor and his wife who are facing aggravated robbery charges involving a weapon appeared Tuesday in Toledo Municipal Court. St. Paul’s AME Zion Church Pastor Anthony Morris, 49, along with his wife, Zelda Morris, 46, and 19-year-old daughter Kamali Morris, are each charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morris are in… → Read More
Toledo pastor, family charged with aggravated robbery
A downtown Toledo pastor and his family are accused of robbing a Sunday school teacher at the church over the weekend. St. Paul’s AME Zion Church Pastor Anthony Morris, 49, along with his wife, Zelda Morris, 46, and 19-year-old daughter Kamali Morris, are each charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony. Nickema Turner, 39, of Maumee was teaching Sunday school at… → Read More
Prosecutor: Police had right to stop youths in sandbag case
An attorney for one of the teenagers charged in connection with tossing a sandbag over an overpass onto a car argued Wednesday that police did not legally stop the juveniles on Indiana Avenue. Demetrius Wimberly, 14, the only youth who has not entered a plea in connection to the death of Marquise Byrd, the passenger killed after a sandbag struck a vehicle while it was traveling on I-75 Dec. 19,… → Read More
Michigan man's bond set at $500,000 following bar fight
A Michigan man’s bond was set at $500,000 Tuesday after he was accused of punching a West Toledo man in a bar last week, which caused fatal injuries, police said. Carl W. Wimpey Jr., 37, of Erie Township, Mich., is charged in connection to the death of Daniel Vasquez, 59, of the 4600 block of Rambo Lane. He is charged with murder, a first-degree felony. Police said Mr. Vasquez died Sunday from… → Read More
West Toledo man dies following last week's bar fight
A West Toledo man died from his injuries Sunday following a bar fight last week, according to an affidavit filed in Toledo Municipal Court. Daniel Vasquez, 59, of the 4600 block of Rambo Lane, died of injuries sustained in a fight Wednesday at Brew Ha’s bar, 5801 Telegraph Rd., police said. Carl W. Wimpey Jr., 37, of Erie Township, Mich., is charged in connection to Mr. Vasquez’s death,… → Read More
Human trafficking discussed at annual Toledo prayer breakfast
TOLEDO — Those who most vulnerable may be more susceptible to fall into the entanglements of human trafficking, but those with power may be just as likely to be behind it, said a human trafficking expert Dr. Celia Williamson. Ms. Williamson, director of the University of Toledo’s Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, spoke to … → Read More
Finest felines shown off at cat show
Brian Pearson, who judged the short-haired kittens at Saturday's cat show, holds a Siamese kitten as he speaks to the audience. THE BLADE/ALLISON REAMER Enlarge | Buy This Image The debate over cats and dogs remain, but Saturday’s love for cats was evidence as hounds of people gathered in clusters as judges picked the top felines. The Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers sponsored the Cat Fanciers… → Read More
Third teen pleads guilty in sandbag killing
OBJECT A teen boy admitted in court Friday he threw a sandbag off an overpass, which landed on a car and killed a passenger. Pedro Salinas, 13, pleaded guilty to murder, a first degree felony; and felonious assault, a second degree felony; as well as a misdemeanor count of vehicular vandalism during a hearing in Lucas County Juvenile Court. A felony charge of vehicular vandalism was dismissed.… → Read More
Waite High School appears in court on complicity to murder charge
One of Waite High School’s top basketball players appeared before a Lucas County Juvenile Court judge Friday for charges connected to a man's West Toledo murder. Carl Banks, Jr., 18, appeared for a detention hearing in juvenile court before Judge Denise Navarre Cubbon. He will continue to be held in the juvenile jail. Prosecutors said they will file a motion for certification. A probable cause… → Read More
Houdeshell gets 17 years to life in prison for murder of child
Brent Houdeshell, left, talks things over with Adam Newmann, his defense attorney, during a break in the jury selection for his jury trial. THE BLADE/KURT STEISS Enlarge | Buy This Image FINDLAY — An Arlington man who was found guilty of killing his former fiance’s 2-year-old boy was sentenced by a Hancock County judge Thursday to 17 years to life in prison. Judge Reginald Routson sentenced… → Read More
Threats reported at two area high schools
A threat has prompted St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy to close Thursday. Toledo Police spokesman said a student received a threat and reported it to police at approximately 6:50 a.m. Police and St. John’s administration are currently investigating the incident. > #toledopolice are investigating a threat made to @StJohnsJesuit. No students have been harmed. No threat to the… → Read More
Toledo Fire Department recruits participate in mass casualty training
In a room full of simulated chaos, Toledo Fire Department recruits assured injured students they were there to help. Toledo Early College High School students, who played victims during a mass casualty incident simulation Tuesday at the University of Toledo Scott Park campus, laid on the floor screaming for help. Some sustained bruising across their bodies, while others suffered massive… → Read More
Two of four teens plead guilty in sandbag killing case
Two of four Toledo teenagers accused of throwing a sandbag off an overpass — killing a passenger in a car on I-75 — pleaded guilty Friday in Lucas County Juvenile Court. Sean Carter, 14, and William Parker, 15 pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a first degree felony, vehicular vandalism, a second degree felony, and a misdemeanor offense of vehicular vandalism. Both are scheduled to be… → Read More