Community Corner
🌱Teen Missing From Fernwood Ave. + Final Arrest In Damia Ezell Murder
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Hi all. It's me, Brad King, your host of the Toledo Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Including news on:
- Byron Cleveland, 19, is the third and final suspect arrested for the shooting death of 10-year-old Damia Ezell in February.
- Zion Martinez, 16, has been missing from his home in Central Toledo since Tuesday.
- The families of Kyshawn Pittman, 15, and Ke'Marion Wilder,16, are searching for them after they were last heard from leaving a party at the Maumee Bay Lounge on Monday.
But first, today's weather:
Low clouds and cooler. High: 42 Low: 34.
🏠 If you're a real estate agent in Toledo, of course you're looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and attract new clients. We can help you do that with an exclusive sponsorship in the Toledo Patch newsletter. Click here to learn more.
Here are the top stories in Toledo today:
- Zion Martinez, 16, has been missing from his home in Central Toledo since Tuesday. Family reports Zion was last seen in a beige coat and dinosaur sweatpants when he was last seen around 3:30 PM on Fernwood. (WTOL)
- The families of Kyshawn Pittman, 15, and Ke'Marion Wilder,16, are searching for them after they were last heard from leaving a party at the Maumee Bay Lounge on Monday. (WTOL)
- Byron Cleveland, 19, is the third and final suspect arrested for the shooting death of 10-year-old Damia Ezell in February. Cleveland was arrested after police executed a search warrant at a home in the 2800 block of Winsted Drive. (WTVG)
- Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken said construction on the new Lucas County Jail should start next year. Gerken reported the prospects of the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department site were slimming and that construction needed to start within a year. (WNWO)
- The Perrysburg Police Division is participating in the 2022 Toys for Tots Donation Drive and accepting contributions through December 15. This is the 75th year of the Marine Toys for Tots Program, which was founded in 1947. (Toledo Parent)
From our sponsor:
Are you a Toledo resident looking for an investment alternative to the stock market? Consider fine art. Masterworks is the award-winning platform helping 575,000+ invest in works by the same world-renowned artists that are coveted by ultra-wealthy collectors and major museums alike (think Picasso, Basquiat, and Banksy.) Masterworks splits these multi-million dollar works into shares, so you can invest without breaking the bank.
Contemporary art has outpaced the stock market by a whopping 131% over the last 26 years. Seven of Masterworks' eight sold paintings gave their investors a +17.8% net returns*.
Best of all, as a trusted partner, Toledo Patch readers can skip their waitlist to join.
See important Reg A disclosures.
Today in Toledo:
- Cakewalkin' Jass Band at Tony Packo's - 1902 Front Street (7:00 PM)
- Oak Openings Lodge Open House (4:00 PM)
- Nativity Festival - St. Paul's Lutheran Church (4:00 PM)
- Mindfulness Mementos - Heatherdowns Branch Library (6:30 PM)
- I Got Next Comedy Showcase hosted by Roni Shanell at Toledo Funny Bone (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Toledo City Council is considering upgraded security for One Government Center after former City Auditor Jake Jaksetic discovered he could access a room containing tax documents of residents. (WTOL)
- The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department reports its "Paying for Sex? Get Tested!" billboard campaign has seen big results, with appointments increasing nearly 50%. (WTOL)
- The Blue Man Group will be performing in Toledo at the Stranahan Theater on January 11 & 12. (WTOL)
- University of Toledo Medical Center orthopedic surgery department chairman Dr. Nabil Ebraheim has been placed on paid leave and an investigation is underway. (WTOL)
That's it for today! I'll see you soon.
— 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!
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Patch newsletter? Contact me at toledo@patch.com