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🌱 Fatal Talmadge Road Police Chase + Toledo Gets 'Smart' Water Meters
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Hello, everybody. It's Thursday in Toledo and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:
- Maumee Police Sergeant Greg Westrick, previously outed for his ties to the Oath Keepers, has retired from the city police force.
- Domestic violence suspect Rashad Ali, 32, died following a car chase and crash involving Toledo Police Wednesday morning on Talmadge Road.
- With the City of Toledo planning to install "smart" water meters, some skeptics are pointing to the problems Maumee has been having after doing the same.
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 58 Low: 41.
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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- Maumee Police Sergeant Greg Westrick, previously outed for his ties to the Oath Keepers, has retired from the city police force. Chief Josh Sprow made the announcement after Westrick had previously been placed on paid administrative leave. (WTOL)
- Rashad Ali, 32, died following a car chase and crash involving Toledo Police Wednesday morning on Talmadge Road. A domestic violence call came in regarding Ali before he sped away from TPD. (WTVG)
- Apryl Porter was arrested for felonious assault after allegedly shooting a firearm at her boyfriend in the 600 block of Oswald early Sunday morning. The victim underwent emergency surgery though it was reported he did not have life-threatening injuries. (WTVG)
- With the City of Toledo planning to install 'smart' water meters, some skeptics are pointing to the problems Maumee has been having after doing the same. Dozens of residents have complained of overcharges, some in the thousands. (WTOL)
- The Nuestra Gente Community Projects and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department are reporting on the significant impact COVID had on the Latino community. Language barriers and insurance issues led to far higher cases in the community than in other demographics. (WNWO)
Today in Toledo:
- Eastside Turkey Trot - Eastern Community YMCA (9:00 AM)
- Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet at The Heights (10:00 AM)
- Dave's Turkey Chase - Downtown Toledo (9:00 AM)
- Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo (3:00 PM)
- THANKSGIVING JAM - Over the top occasions venue LLC (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Victory Center in Toledo has donated its 2000th wig for cancer patients. (WTVG)
- There are several Toledo-area businesses to choose from for this year's Small Business Saturday. (WTVG)
- A Lucas County Grand Jury indicted Randy Spurlock for the shooting death of 58-year-old Scott Gallagher at Greene Street and City Park in South Toledo July 4. (WTOL)
You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!
— Brad King
About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!
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