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🌱 Tragic Officer Death On I-75 + Discovery Academy Knife Incident
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Toledo.
Hey, people of Toledo! Brad King here with your brand-new edition of the Toledo Daily.
First, today's weather:
A morning flurry; breezy. High: 44 Low: 28.
Here are the top stories today in Toledo:
- Toledo Police are looking for Dajuan Smith, who is accused of shooting 31-year-old Shalena Martinez-Featurs at the Quality Inn on Alexis Road. Smith is facing felonious assault charges and Ms. Martinez-Featurs was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. (WTVG)
- 21-year-old Antonio Scott, Jr. has been arrested for the 2017 murder of 23-year-old transgender woman JoJo Striker. Scott was arrested by U.S. Marshals and booked in the Lucas County Jail after being identified through DNA evidence. (WTOL)
- A first grader at Discovery Academy in Toledo allegedly brought a knife onto a school bus and threatened other students. There are reports the school only notified parents of children directly involved and not all parents of students at the school. (WTVG)
- Bowling Green State University has expelled sorority Sigma Gamma Rho permanently from campus after conducting an investigation into hazing. The sorority reportedly practiced dangerous behavior such as excessive alcohol consumption, physical assaults, and encouraging theft. (WTOL)
- Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis has died following a car chase that started on State Route 15 before moving to Interstate 75. Officer Francis was struck by the fleeing vehicle as he attempted to deploy stop sticks near Exit 142. (WNWO NBC 24)
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Today in Toledo:
- Monroe St. Neighborhood Center Jazz Brunch, The Pinnacle (11:00 AM)
- Celebrate National Minority Health Month at Tatum Park, Urban Wholistics (12:00 PM)
- Photo Arts Club of Toledo Annual contest display, Secor Metropark (12:00 PM)
- Glow Roll Season Opener with Bike Rides Matter, Uptown Green (7:30 PM)
- Worst-Case Scenario: Survival Experience, Imagination Station (10:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- See 5 new homes on the market in the Toledo area courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Toledo Patch)
- Several adorable dogs are available for adoption in Toledo. See photos of Jersie, Andie, Star Fire, and more from your friends at Patch and Petfinder. (Toledo Patch)
- Racing for Recovery is a service provider in Toledo that helps with health, fitness, and sobriety. Racing for Recovery provides free ongoing support for those in recovery and their loved ones. (WNWO NBC 24)
- Treashia Lampkin was found guilty of obstruction of justice in connection to the murder of 27-year-old Mario Kea II in July 2021. The shooter is unknown but was seen leaving Lampkin's vehicle by witnesses and video evidence. (WTVG)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.
— 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!