Lucas County Sheriff's Office

06/14/2026

🍓🎡 HOLLAND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2026 🎡🍓

The Holland Strawberry Festival will take place June 17–21, 2026, at Community Homecoming Park, located at 7807 Angola Road in Holland, Ohio.

To help ensure the safety of all attendees, Sheriff's Deputies will be assigned throughout the festival grounds, including parking areas, entrance points, and other locations within the event. Deputies will be available to provide assistance, answer questions, and respond to any public safety concerns that may arise. Members of the Springfield Twp Fire Department will also be on-site and assisting throughout the festival to help provide emergency services and support when needed.

Attendees are encouraged to review the Holland Strawberry Festival website and official page( Holland Strawberry Festival) before attending to become familiar with festival rules, prohibited items, parking information, and event expectations. Taking a few moments to review this information beforehand can help make your visit more enjoyable and help ensure a safe experience for everyone.

If you need assistance at any time during the festival, please seek out a deputy, firefighter, or event staff member.

We would also like to thank the Holland Police Department for their assistance and partnership in helping keep this community event safe and enjoyable for all who attend.

🍓And remember, the easiest rule of all is to have fun! We look forward to seeing the community come together for another great Holland Strawberry Festival.🍓

It is time for the Annual Strawberry Festival at the Community Homecoming park located on Angola Rd, in Springfield Township. We hope that it will be our biggest event ever! As in previous years, we will have all of our favorite fresh strawberry treats: pies, shortcakes, milkshakes and more. Premium...

06/13/2026

For a brief moment, Toledo became national news. Then, like countless communities before us, it became another headline and another blip on a screen. The coverage will always fade. What matters is how we move forward together. One of the best things we can do after violence impacts a community is immerse ourselves back into it. Go to the festivals. Buy the pierogis. Yes, I said pierogis! Support the local artist. Tour a historic home. Dance to the music. Meet new people. Make new friends. Make your doctor question your summer snacking choices with those homemade fries and lemonade. Wander and browse through the booths of any local businesses, engage with first responders, and support the people who continue investing in our community every day at every festival or event.

Community safety has never rested solely on the shoulders of those sworn or elected to serve. It belongs to all of us. Being the eyes and ears of our neighborhoods and events remains one of the most effective tools we have. If you see something, say something. It is not the ultimate solution, but it is a good place to start. Leadership is not always found behind a badge, a podium, or an elected office. More often, it is found in ordinary people who stay engaged, support one another, listen to different perspectives, and refuse to quit on their community. That is the momentum we need to maintain and a good compass for any leader.

Yesterday offered a glimpse of what that momentum looks like in action. I had the privilege of joining fellow members of the Lucas County Sheriff's Office, members of Toledo City Council, community partners, volunteers, and the incredible team at St. Paul's Community Center for their 16th Annual Fundraising Event. People from all across Lucas County came together to enjoy a meal, listen to live music, support local organizations, and celebrate a community that refuses to give up on one another. Around tables filled with Chef Carm's famous homemade mac and cheese, burgers generously donated by Mancy's Steakhouse, and countless conversations, we spoke with veterans, volunteers, individuals working through mental health challenges, people searching for permanent housing, and others determined to change the direction of their lives for the better. It was a powerful reminder that the strength of our community is not measured by the challenges it faces, but by the willingness of its people to show up, support one another, and keep moving forward together.

Any labels that may have existed faded into the background. What mattered was that everyone was welcomed, everyone belonged, and people from all walks of life came together as neighbors and members of the same community. It was a powerful reminder that the true strength of Lucas County is found in its people. The ones who show up, lend a hand, offer encouragement, and continue believing in one another. Long after the music ends and the tents come down, those moments of compassion, dignity, and human connection are what endure, and they are far stronger than anything that seeks to divide us.

Special thanks to Major David Friddell, Lieutenant Bradon Stuard, Deputy Sheriff Miquael Warren, Deputy Sheriff Liza Trujillo, Officer Brandon Canty, and Officer Richard Hernandez.

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06/12/2026

Update from the Toledo Police Department. Second suspect identified and in custody. Previous subject still wanted.

Old West End Festival Shooting Update: Investigators have identified the second shooter involved in the June 6, 2026, shooting at the Old West End Festival as Eljay Crisp-Carr. He has been taken into custody and charged with 11 counts of Felonious Assault.

Ka Nye Taylor remains wanted on 11 counts Felonious Assault in connection with this incident and has not yet been apprehended.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ka Nye Taylor is encouraged to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

A reward of up to $10,000 is available through Crime Stoppers for information leading to his arrest.

The US Marshals Service has also offered an award of up to $5,000.

This investigation remains active and ongoing.

06/11/2026

Lucas County OVI Task Force Information

🚔🚨 OVI CHECKPOINT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚔

The Lucas County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Oregon Police Division, will be conducting an OVI Checkpoint on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.

📍 Checkpoint Locations:
• 2300 Starr Avenue
• 3500 Navarre Avenue

The purpose of this enforcement effort is to deter impaired driving and increase the safety of everyone traveling on our roadways.

If your plans include alcohol or impairing substances, remember:
✅ Designate a sober driver before you go out.
✅ Use a rideshare service, taxi, or public transportation.
✅ Stay where you are if you are impaired.
✅ Never let friends or family members drive impaired.
✅ Always wear your seatbelt.

Impaired driving puts everyone at risk. The Oregon Police Division and the Lucas County OVI Task Force are committed to keeping our community safe through education and enforcement.

🚔 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. 🚔

Together, we can prevent impaired driving crashes and save lives.

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06/10/2026

Wanted by The Toledo Police Department!

06/10/2026

👟✨ Wanted ✨👟

Once upon a time, a man believed he had a fairy tale plan. By midnight, all that remained was an empty cash register, a missing shoe, and more than one prince charming looking for him.

On June 08, 2026 at approximately 11:41 p.m., an older white male wearing a hat, blue t-shirt, black jeans, and red Nike shoes was captured on camera at Sportway on Angola Road. After apparently ensuring everyone had gone home for the evening, our very own Sneakerella approached the cashier hut, pushed in the plexiglass window, climbed inside, and removed the cash register from the wall.

His grand escape nearly went according to plan.

Nearly.

In true Sneakerella fashion, he left behind one of his red Nike shoes while climbing out the window. He was last seen at approximately 11:58 p.m. walking away with his hat in one hand, the cash register in the other, and one less shoe than when he arrived.

The twist ending? The register had already been emptied for the night.

So after a 17-minute burglary, Sneakerella's rewards consisted of an empty cash register, a missing shoe, and a starring role on surveillance video.

Unlike Cinderella, whose glass slipper helped her find a prince, Sneakerella's lost Nike may help us find him. We also have an invitation waiting, but instead of a royal ball, it comes with fluorescent lighting, paperwork, and significantly fewer opportunities to dance, but definitely orange slippers.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫@𝐜𝐨.𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬.𝐨𝐡.𝐮𝐬.

As for the shoe, it's currently the most successful thing to come out of this whole operation. 👑🚔👟

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

The Toledo Police Department continues to actively pursue leads in connection with Saturday's shooting near the Old West End Festival. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, and all those impacted as they continue to heal and recover.

While no arrests have been made at this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone who has not yet spoken with investigators and may have relevant information is encouraged to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Information may be provided anonymously.

The Lucas County Sheriff's Office extends its sincere appreciation to the Toledo Police Department, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, and the community members whose swift actions, compassion, and willingness to help provided support during a difficult and challenging situation.

We also appreciate the continued support, patience, and cooperation of our community as the Toledo Police Department's investigation moves forward. Acts of violence do not define our community; the strength, resilience, and unity demonstrated in response to them do.

06/06/2026

World War II is honored on many days and in many ways throughout the year. However, June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the Normandy Invasion, which is annually celebrated and globally observed.

Toledo honors military service at the Civic Center Mall located in downtown between the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office and Toledo Police Safety building. The Civic Center Mall was completed in 1945 during the “City Beautiful” movement and features an Eternal Flame in honor of World War I veterans.

As always, we wholeheartedly thank those that serve for their sacrifice.

06/06/2026