Blake Pierce
Digital Content Producer
Blake Pierce comes to 13 ABC from Bowling Green State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a Public Relations specialization and a music industry minor. Blake was born and raised in Northwest Ohio and has had a passion for content production since an early age. He is the 2023-2024 News Content Director for BG Falcon Media and is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the Society of Professional Journalists.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Blake Pierce
After opening an investigation, detectives with TPD say they were led to the suspect and arrested him.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Blake Pierce
Officers say the driver failed to stop, initiating a pursuit throughout various neighborhoods and heavily trafficked roads.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Blake Pierce
The 419 Ale Trail is offering discounted deals at multiple breweries across northwest Ohio for Ohio Pint Day Tuesday.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Blake Pierce
Organizers say this year they have over 200 colorful glass pumpkins of various shapes and sizes.
Updated: 24 hours ago
|By Blake Pierce
No information on the suspect was reported by officers and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:05 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Xiaosong Wang, 62, is charged with two counts of murder and one felonious assault charge.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Local Jeep workers being among the first to strike, a shooting that killed two in Bowling Green, a train killing a rail worker in Walbridge and more.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
56-year-old Frederick M. Anderson Jr., of Waterville, was hit by a train around 3:40 a.m. on an active railway track, OSHP said.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 1:10 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Police didn’t report any injuries. They didn’t immediately release descriptions of the suspects.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
After leading officers into a pursuit, Atkins crashed the vehicle into a pole, causing the engine to be ejected.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The man accidentally ignited the explosion through a lit cigarette in his mouth while he was pouring racing fuel on a stack of wood.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Toledo Memorial Park was established in 1922, with over 380 acres of land that staff at the park say celebrates the living beauty of nature.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Once on scene, The Monroe Police say they located two victims who were on a motorcycle and collided with the bicycles while traveling northbound.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce and Brenna Nye
The cause of the in-flight emergency is unknown at this time, pending an investigation by Ohio Air National Guard officials.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Officers say he restrained them in his house saying “If you answer the door when police arrive, I will kill you.”
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 2:37 PM EDT
|By Zain Omair, Blake Pierce and Jordan Gartner
A Taco Bell employee was arrested after allegedly making fraudulent charges on multiple customers’ credit cards.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Organizers say all makes and models of trucks, cars and motorcycles are welcome and the event will go on rain or shine.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By Zain Omair and Blake Pierce
They say they found over $700 worth of online credit charges and are still in the process of recovering their funds.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 11:47 AM EDT
|By Josh Croup, Zain Omair and Blake Pierce
Ronnie Oliver, 44, from Ann Arbor, and Stephen Jones, 29, from Monroe were indicted Tuesday.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
From fatal fires to a deadly carjacking that turned into a police pursuit down I-75, the 13 Action News Weekend in Review has the top headlines from Toledo this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Crews responded to the scene around 12 p.m. Sunday, where a residential structure fire was actively burning.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 12:37 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Police say Everett Taylor was working as a bouncer at a bar in the 2600 block of N. Detroit when he allegedly shot a 42-year-old and a 36-year-old in their legs.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Investigators say there was no indication of suspicious activity, though the investigation is ongoing at this time.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
They say the event will give artists a chance to enjoy the autumn scenes, meet with fellow artists and enjoy a soup lunch that will be provided.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The project is expected to be completed no later than Friday, October 6.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
This marks the 26th homicide of the year in Toledo.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Federal authorities say he admitted to committing sexual acts against minors and possessed “hundreds if not 1,000 images” of child pornography.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The owner told detectives the van should have been parked at his house.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Over 1,000 vehicles were stopped during the checkpoint.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Ohioans will take to the polls this November to vote on a plethora of issues, including abortion access and marijuana legalization.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 9:50 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Officials say they collected approximately 15 ‘extremely old’ explosives, later identified as railroad torpedo explosives, that were beginning to “weep and ooze its contents.”
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The situation has sparked growing concern for safety amongst some other mail carriers.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
This arrest comes after Toledo Police warned the public in July of an armed suspect targeting local businesses.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 12:12 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
OSHP officials say during the duration of the checkpoint there were two OVI arrests made and one felony drug arrest.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:53 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Organizers say during the festival, sponsors provide free mammograms and free, confidential HIV/AIDS tests.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The Glass Bowl will now have mobile ordering options and increased menu variety.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Those interested in attending the meeting tonight should arrive before 6:30 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The organizers say the potential employees will partake in interviews and offers on the spot with park managers.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
According to court records, Vincent Garza appeared in court on Aug. 16 where he pleaded not guilty to felonious assault charges.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
According to the detectives on the scene, the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
A Wauseon murder suspect was arrested, a Toledoan told she never graduated after 16 years, and Mr. Worldwide's return to the 419.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Bash on the Bay 6 will feature nine performers throughout the event being held on August 23 and August 24.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 11:56 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Authorities say the suspect is believed to have been involved in at least nine armed robberies since last month.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The 34-year-old pedestrian was transported to the hospital where they were later pronounced dead.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Officials say he was ejected from the vehicle and hit a tree.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce and Josh Croup
Jose Daniel Aguilera Cespedes was arrested in Maryland after a brief car chase Saturday afternoon. He faces charges including murder and felonious assault.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 10:19 AM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Officials say 363 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and were checked for impairment.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
The intersection had been closed since June 26.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
“There is no greater proof of the critical need for this law at this time than the actions taken [by Meta] upon its passing,”
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Blake Pierce
Discover what you missed over the weekend, from a string of robberies targeting postal employees to a festival embracing Indian culture, with the 13 Action News Weekend in Review.