Friday, September 28 2012 11:35 PM EDT2012-09-29 03:35:32 GMT
"We had a very tragic situation occur this morning," said Police Chief Derrick Diggs at Friday afternoon's press conference. That tragic situation all unfolded a little after two Friday morning in the
More police are set to hit Toledo streets in the near future, and some neighbors say Friday's shooting is more evidence that's a good thing.
Friday, September 28 2012 9:41 PM EDT2012-09-29 01:41:00 GMT
Toledo Police say the officer who shot a suspect during a struggle early Friday morning was a rookie. Now TPD is using the incident as a training tool.Dozens of rookies are now on the streets of Toledo.
Toledo Police say the officer who shot a suspect during a struggle early Friday morning was a rookie. Now TPD is using the incident as a training tool.
Friday, September 28 2012 4:10 PM EDT2012-09-28 20:10:58 GMT
Darrell James Parnell, 19, was shot by a Toledo Police Officer investigating a report of a vehicle break-in.The owner of the vehicle that was the target of the break-in says she's only lived in the neighborhood
The owner of the vehicle that was the target of the break-in says she's only lived in the neighborhood for a week.
Friday, September 28 2012 4:03 PM EDT2012-09-28 20:03:35 GMT
Neighbors in the area surrounding an early-morning police shooting say they're fed up with the crime. Teenager Darrel James Parnell was shot and killed by Officer Ben Cousino after a struggle in the 1300
Neighbors in the area surrounding an early-morning police shooting say they're fed up with the crime.
TOLEDO, Ohio -
Darrell James Parnell, 19, was shot and killed by a Toledo Police Officer Ben Cousino in the 1300 block of N. Michigan around two in the morning Friday.
TPD was responding to a report of a person breaking into a Jeep.
According to Toledo Police Chief Derrick Diggs, Officer Ben Couisno and his partner Officer Jesuse Cordero observed the suspect by a Jeep with the side window busted out and tried to detain him.
During the foot pursuit, Officer Cousino deployed his Taser on twice, but it was ineffective. Parnell ran west though and open field with Officer Cousino in close foot pursuit. Officer Cordero ran in another direction hoping to head the suspect off.
Chief Diggs said that when Officer Cousino attempted to take Mr. Parnell into custody, a violent struggle began where Parnell attempted to grab the officer's gun and that Couisno attempted to use his baton, but Parnell was able to take it away from the office. Parnell struck Cousino on the head in the face as well as biting the officer on the arm. There was significant trauma to Couisno's head. At this point, Officer Cousino fired one round from his department- issued handgun striking Mr. Parnell in the chest area.
Officer Cordero did not see the shooting.
Parnell was pronounced dead on the scene. The officer was taken to the hospital and was treated and released.
Both officers are on paid administrative leave, which is normal procedure for any officer-involved shooting.
TPD has lauched a criminal investigation which will be presented to the Lucas county Grand Jury to determine if the officer was justified in pulling the trigger. They have also launched an internal investigation which will be turned over to the Firearms Review Board.
Officer Cousino is the son of a Toledo Police detective. His father says his son is okay, but extremely upset.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:33:23 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:32:41 GMT
Sylvania Township Police are investigating a Missing Person case. 25-year-old Jennifer Webster was last seen Monday in Sylvania Township.Jennifer is 5'1", 150 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. She was
Sylvania Township Police are investigating a Missing Person case. 25-year-old Jennifer Webster was last seen Monday in Sylvania Township.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:08:55 GMT
A section of a busy Toledo street was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a driver hit a telephone pole. It happened on East Broadway near Varland. Police say the driver apparently glanced behind him
A section of a busy Toledo street was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a driver hit a telephone pole. It happened on East Broadway near Varland.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:58:45 GMT
MEDIA RELEASE:Busing tables, cleaning classrooms, or answering phones at the local Department of Job and Family Services may not sound like the best way to spend a summer, but it would go a long way toward
Busing tables, cleaning classrooms, or answering phones at the local Department of Job and Family Services may not sound like the best way to spend a summer, but it would go a long way toward getting new clothes for the new school year, or just for spending money to do fun things during the summer.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:32:09 GMT
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the appeal in the case of former Ottawa Hills police officer Thomas White. In January, the Sixth District Court of Appeals overturned his felonious assault conviction. In
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the appeal in the case of former Ottawa Hills police officer Thomas White.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:32:09 GMT
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the appeal in the case of former Ottawa Hills police officer Thomas White. In January, the Sixth District Court of Appeals overturned his felonious assault conviction. In
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the appeal in the case of former Ottawa Hills police officer Thomas White.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:33:23 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:32:41 GMT
Sylvania Township Police are investigating a Missing Person case. 25-year-old Jennifer Webster was last seen Monday in Sylvania Township.Jennifer is 5'1", 150 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. She was
Sylvania Township Police are investigating a Missing Person case. 25-year-old Jennifer Webster was last seen Monday in Sylvania Township.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:32:32 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma emergency management official says authorities still are working to find six adults who haven't been accounted for since the devastating tornado that tore through the Oklahoma
An Oklahoma emergency management official says authorities still are working to find six adults who haven't been accounted for since the devastating tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City area earlier this week.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:32:04 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode,
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:08:55 GMT
A section of a busy Toledo street was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a driver hit a telephone pole. It happened on East Broadway near Varland. Police say the driver apparently glanced behind him
A section of a busy Toledo street was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a driver hit a telephone pole. It happened on East Broadway near Varland.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:39:05 GMT
The Fostoria police department received a report an attempted child abduction. It happened on South Town St. near the rail road crossing. A grandmother walking with her 4 year old grandson saw a white
The Fostoria police department received a report an attempted child abduction. It happened on South Town St. near the rail road crossing. Police say be on the look out for a man in a white van with no windows.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:08:02 GMT
(TOLEDO, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest. James Lee Smith, 50, last registered
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the public's help locating a sexually oriented offender with a felony warrant out for his arrest.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:14:38 GMT
NB I-75 shut down north of Cygnet due to accident involving school bus
Around two dozen people were injured Tuesday night in a bus crash on I-75. It happened around 10:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75, just north of the Cygnet exit
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:47:17 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio state lawmakers moved boldly Tuesday against storefront sweepstakes parlors they have come to view as illegal gambling operations, advancing separate bills effectively banning
The bill to ban Internet cafes will head to the Ohio Senate floor today. Yesterday a Senate Committee overwhelmingly approved the plans. Two separate proposals would ban operations statewide and block new cafes until the ban takes effect. There are about 800 Internet cafes in Ohio.
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