Toledo Police say 34-year-old Ronald Matney is no stranger to breaking the law. In fact, he was arrested twice in one day this month. He faces multiple charges and now residents in one South Toledo neighborhood say they want him off the streets. Matney was arraigned Monday and is being held at the Lucas County Jail on bond.
Dean Weygandt has lived in South Toledo for more than twenty years. He says this is a tight knit community.
Weygandt says, "It's a true neighborhood! I could tell you everybody's name and business on this entire block and a vast majority of people on the street. I love it!"
Just a few doors down John Keyes says everyone sticks together.
Keyes says, "We watch out for each other. The only way you can be safe here is if the neighbors stand behind each other."
That's what these neighbors are doing, especially because of Ronald Matney Junior.
Weygant says, "I've seen his mug shot, and I know that he has been caught in this neighborhood, with stolen merchandise on him on more than one occasion. The last time it was a lawn mower and I guess he was picked up."
Police say Matney faces a number of charges including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, obstructing official business, walking along the highway, carrying a concealed weapon, and two counts of possession of criminal tools. On July 13th, he was released from jail and less than 24 hours later, he found himself behind bars again. Just this year, Matney's been booked six times, and that's why neighbors want him to stay behind bars.
Keyes says, "I think it is up to police. They are the failure if someone keeps on stealing on and on in the same neighborhood it's up to them."
If Matney gets released anytime soon, neighbors are prepared.
Weygant says, "Hopefully next time he steps foot in the neighborhood we will call police."
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A local man behind bars twice in one day. Toledo Police say 34-year-old Ronald Matney is no stranger to breaking the law. He faces multiple charges and now residents in one South Toledo neighborhood say they want him off the streets. Matney was arraigned Monday and is being held at the Lucas County Jail on bond. Dean Weygandt has lived in South Toledo for more than twenty years. He says this is a tight-knit community.
Weygandt says, "It's a true neighborhood! I could tell you everybody's name and business on this entire block and a vast majority of people on the street. I love it!"
Just a few doors down John Keyes says everyone sticks together.
Keyes says, "We watch out for each other.The only way you can be safe here is if the neighbors stand behind each other."
That's what these neighbors are doing, especially because of Ronald Matney Junior.
Weygant says, "I've seen his mug shot, and I know that he has been caught in this neighborhood, with stolen merchandise on him on more than one occasion. The last time it was a lawn mower and I guess he was picked up."
Police say Matney faces a number of charges including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, obstructing official business, walking along the highway, carrying a concealed weapon, and two counts of possession of criminal tools. On July 13th, he was released from jail and less than 24 hours later, he found himself behind bars again. Just this year Matney's been booked six times, and that's why neighbors want him to stay behind bars.
Keyes says, "I think it is up to police. They are the failure if someone keeps on stealing on and on in the same neighborhood it's up to them."
If Matney gets released anytime soon, neighbors are prepared.
Weygant says, "Hopefully next time he steps foot in the neighborhood we will call police."
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