Traffic

Washington County Grand Jury Issues Sweeping Indictments, Cutler Man Faces Multiple Charges After Traffic Incident

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Marietta, Ohio — A Washington County Grand Jury recently handed down indictments for 21 individuals on various charges ranging from drug trafficking to domestic violence. Among those indicted is a Cutler man, Mitchel Allen Tabler, 31, who faces multiple charges following a car accident at the beginning of the year. Tabler, of Robert Kelly Road, Cutler, was charged with six counts, including tampering with evidence, arson, obstructing official business, criminal damaging, failure to stop after an accident, and driving under OVI suspension. His involvement in a collision on State Route 7 and Joe Skinner Road … Read more

Toledo Faces Fresh Legal Challenge as Sixth Plaintiff Alleges Excessive Force by Former Officer During Traffic Stop

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Toledo, Ohio – In a recent turn of events, Issaias Romero, 27, has initiated a federal lawsuit against former Toledo Police Officer Kyle Howe and the City of Toledo, alleging excessive force during a February 2023 traffic stop. Romero’s legal action marks the sixth of its kind against Howe, who resigned following multiple allegations of misconduct while on duty. The altercation, captured on Howe’s body camera, escalated rapidly after what began as a routine traffic stop on the U.S. 30 East/Highway 63 ramp. According to the footage, Howe, after stopping Romero for speeding and subsequently … Read more

Jury Awards $1.7 Million to Injured Traffic Cop After Verdict Finds Driver 100% at Fault

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Nashville, TN — A jury in Wayne County recently ruled in favor of Brent Butler, a law enforcement officer who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after being hit by a car while directing traffic. The court found the defendant solely responsible for the collision, concluding after three days of trial that distracted driving was the cause of the unfortunate incident. The incident occurred while Butler was managing traffic at the site of a vehicular accident. According to testimonies, the abrupt and severe impact launched Butler into the air, resulting in his head striking the … Read more

Jury Awards $1.7 Million to Injured Officer in Traffic Incident Verdict

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Nashville, Tennessee — A Wayne County jury awarded $1.7 million to Brent Butler, a law enforcement officer, after he was struck by a car while directing traffic at a crash scene. The verdict pronounced that the defendant was solely responsible for the tragic incident which has left Butler battling a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Butler, a dedicated officer with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, was managing traffic around a single-vehicle accident when he was hit by a distracted driver. The impact was so severe that Butler was thrown into the air and suffered critical head … Read more