No charges have been filed in the death of Lewis. Brobst called in the shooting himself around 11:15 p.m. Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene for assistance. AP News. The black 2016 Chevrolet Suburban was found about three hours later behind a business onCounty Road 140, nearLiberty Township Road 89just west ofFindlay. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) Police on Thursday were searching for a suspect in the shooting of a state trooper during a traffic stop in northwest Ohio. -A trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been shot along Interstate 75 in Findlay. Suspect arrested in shooting of Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper, Chief issues 6-alarm fire in Camp Washington, Judge sets bond for kidnapping suspect who prompted Amber Alert, Here's a look at the upcoming Women's History month events. Mike DeWine said while on a visit to Bowling Green State University on Thursday. https://t.co/VJG6r0TOFu pic.twitter.com/ey5Ctc3ytv. Please include the title when you click here to report it. FINDLAY, OHPolice on Thursday wrapped up a 14-hour manhunt with the arrest of a suspect accused of causing the shooting of an Ohio State Highway . He was driving a black 2016 Chevrolet Suburban with Michigan license plate C7482198. FINDLAY, OHA man wanted in the shooting late Wednesday of an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper on I-75 in Hancock County has been arrested. The circumstances of authorities' apprehension early Thursday afternoon ofRobert Tramaine Hathorn, 42, were not immediately disclosed, but authorities said no one was injured. Tim Kennedy was shot while trying to apprehend a man wanted on a felony warrant. Just after 11 p.m., an Ohio State. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. An hours-long search followed before Hathorn was taken into custody around 1 p.m. Oct. 7 after being identified by a civilian, according to troopers. This was the second law enforcement officer to be shot in Ohio Wednesday night. A New Jersey suspect was arrested Friday after allegedly shooting two on-duty New Jersey State Troopers, wounding one of them.. Jocquise R. Timmons, 28, was arrested Friday in South Carolina by U.S. By The Associated Press. October 19, 2021. The shooting happened during a traffic stop at approximately 11:05 Wednesday night. Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Josef Brobst was shot around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday during traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Findlay. . By Tom Troy. The manhunt is now in its 12th hour for Robert Hathorn, the man authorities said shot an Ohio State Trooper last night on I-75. We did recover the troopers firearm. FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) Police on Thursday were searching for a suspect in the shooting of a state trooper during a traffic stop in northwest Ohio . The shooting happened during a traffic stop at approximately 11:05 Wednesday night. Ohio State Highway Troopers seize $27,000 worth of suspected fentanyl in Allen County . Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he lay in bed in his home last summer is no longer on the force . Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers said Robert Tramaine Hathorn was arrested around 1:30 p.m. on County Road 223 near Trenton Avenue in Findlay. The Highway Patrol, Findlay Police and Hancock County Sheriffs Office were searching for the suspect in the area of the BMV on County Road 140. He eventually abandoned the vehicle and left on foot. 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According to officials with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Brobst pulled over a driver for a speed violation on the interstate near mile post 160 in Hancock County. The incident remains under investigation. Lewis family attorneys called the department's announcement of the retirement on Friday evening just before the weekend cowardly," especially because the family has repeatedly called for the officer's termination. EEO, If you need help accessing the file due to a disability, please contact, Ahead of an unpredictable flu season, public health experts urge nation to sign up for flu shot, Findlay Auto Dealership Sold, Longtime Owner Retiring, Findlay Project On ODOT List Of Major New Projects, More Than $1.4 Million In Grants Awarded By Community Foundation, Developed by The Findlay Publishing Company. OSHP Trooper Josef Brobst -A trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been shot along Interstate 75 in Findlay. Hathorn tells the trooper that he does not have a medical marijuana card in Ohio, and Brobst explains the laws regarding medical marijuana in Ohio and Michigan. Three children and a woman were in the vehicle with Hathorn at the time of the incident - they're not considered suspects, OSHP said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Northwest Ohio snow emergencies by county, Thousands without power as winter weather rolls in, FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY Ending Tonight, March 4th (Friday night update), Parents, students arrested in fight at Toledo elementary school, WATCH: Dave White Chevrolets Basketball Friday, Week 14, Trifecta, WATCH: Dave White Chevrolets Basketball Friday, Week 14. Brobst asked the driver, identified as Robert Tramaine Hathorn, to step out of the vehicle. The Highway Patrol says, during the traffic stop, the driver, identified as Robert Tramaine Hathorn struggled with the trooper over his gun and the trooper sustained a gunshot wound. FINDLAY, Ohio (WJW) - The man suspected of shooting an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on Thursday. Troopers were assisted on scene by theHancock County Sheriff's Officeand theFindlaypolice. Columbus police said officers had come to arrest Lewis on multiple warrants, including domestic violence, assault and felony improper handling of a firearm. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) The Columbus police officer who fatally shot Donovan Lewis has retired in bad standing, the Columbus Division of Police announced Friday evening. Brobst was discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home from gunshot injuries to his lower body. Hathorn then fled the scene. At this point, its unclear how the firearm was fired, Sgt. FINDLAY, Ohio (WJW) Newly-released dash camera video sheds new light on the traffic stop that led to an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper getting shot earlier this month. On Friday, OSHP released dash cam video from the incident, after Hathorns wife said he had been shot first by the trooper before the scuffle, and before the trooper was shot. FINDLAY -- State and local authorities are searching for a 42-year-old man suspected of shooting an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper early Thursday morning in Hancock County. The suspected shooter, identified as Brandon Steele, 34, also remains on the run after the incident. The trooper was taken to a hospital and his injuries were not considered life-threatening, the highway patrol said. Hathorn was on the run for more than 12 hours after allegedly shooting the trooper. Contact Us. He's accused of shooting OSHP Trooper Josef Brobst. If anyone has information of Hathorn's whereabouts to please contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol Findlay Post at (419) 423-1414. FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - Robert Hathorn awaits trial after being indicted on six charges for an incident involving an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper on Oct. 7 that led to a manhunt and his eventual arrest. [WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO.] The circumstances of . UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS/ SUSPECT CAUGHT The suspect in the shooting of a Highway Patrol trooper last night in Findlay was taken into custody at around 1pm Thursday near the Blanchard River on the road behind Walmart. The Findlay post of the patrol says Robert Hathorn was arrested near a Walmart store in the city in the early afternoon hours. Hathorn tells the trooper to get off him and Brobst again tells Hathorn to get off his taser. Officials said the Clermont County Sheriff's Office is investigating four deaths in Ohio Township on Monday, February 27, 2023, as a possible homicide-suicide. (WOWO News) FINDLAY, Ohio (WOWO): Police arrested a man Thursday wanted in the shooting of an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, Hathorne was released from prison in April of this year after serving four years for assault/resist of a police officer and assaulting or obstructing a public officer in Muskegon County, and bribing or intimidation of a witness in Washtenaw County. A perimeter had been set up and a thermal-imaging drone and K9s were being used to locate the suspect. The two got into a scuffle and at one point Hathorn tackled Brobst over the guard rail. A police department spokesperson told reporters that retirement in bad standing means an officer will receive a pension but cannot retain a gun or police badge after leaving the force. UPDATE: As of today at approximately 1:30 p.m. the suspect has been captured and is now in custody of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The driver, whom police identified as Robert Hathorn, began to "struggle" with the officer, investigators said. On Wednesday at approximately 11:05 p.m. a trooper . Hathorn asks if he can stand outside, saying that he's not comfortable sitting inside the car. The principal city of the Findlay micropolitan area, it is home to the University of Findlay, as well as the headquarters of Fortune 100 company . Hancock County Prosecutor Phillip Reigel said that he has reviewed the dashcam video, saying it clearly shows that the trooper did not fire his weapon and did not cause the injury to Hathorns finger. April 12, 2022 Troopers seize $14,820 worth of suspected fentanyl in Scioto County A little before sunrise the search shifted to a neighborhood across from Liberty Benton High School as a person reported seeing someone running through a field. 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A trooper shot during a traffic stop on I-75 Thursday night is expected to survive, officials now say.Trooper Josef Brobst was wounded in a shooting near Findlay, Ohio, just after 11 p.m. Thursday. Trooper Brobst was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital, where officials said he is being treated for serious, yet non-life threatening injuries. The shooting was the second incident involving an Ohio law enforcement officer Wednesday night, with both incidents happening just minutes apart. NEW JERSEY STATE TROOPER SHOT ON PATROL; 2 SUSPECTS AT LARGE, 1 IN CUSTODY . The Clermont County, Ohio sheriff's office said an investigation suggests Steven Cain and two others were killed, and another shot, before Theresa Cain turned the gun on herself. Sheriff's Deputy, Police Officer Wounded in Arrest Shooting, Off-Duty NYPD Officer Critically Wounded During Facebook Transaction, Memphis Police Officer Critically Injured in Shooting, Video: Bystanders Help Nev. Police Officer Wounded in Shootout, 2 Wis. Police Officers Shot with Shotgun During Standoff. FINDLAY, Ohio (WJW) - Newly-released dash camera video sheds new light on the traffic stop that led to an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper getting shot earlier this month. Ohio Sheriff Steve Leahy on Ohio mom who killed three family members in murder-suicide: 'This is the worst crime scene I've been on' Clermont County Sheriff's Office believe that Theresa Cain shot . The incident started as a traffic stop on I-75 near U.S. 224 in the Findlay-area around 11:05 p.m., state troopers said in a media release. Example video title will go here for this video. (WTVG) According to a news release, Trooper Josef Brobst of the Findlay Post pulled over Hathorn on I-75 in Hancock County around 11:05 p.m. Wednesday for speeding. The OSHP trooper was shot in his lower body during the struggle and transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. That information - that there were witnesses - was previously unreleased but was confirmed by investigators Thursday. Days later, her son, Wes King, an assistant professor of teaching in music at the University of Findlay in Ohio, learned that . The state trooper was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. OSHP releases dash cam from I-75 trooper shooting, Dashcam video for I-75 trooper shooting released, Dashcam video from I-75 trooper shooting incident on Oct. 7, Northwest Ohio snow emergencies by county, Thousands without power as winter weather rolls in, FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY Ending Tonight, March 4th (Friday night update), Parents, students arrested in fight at Toledo elementary school, WATCH: Dave White Chevrolets Basketball Friday, Week 14, Trifecta, WATCH: Dave White Chevrolets Basketball Friday, Week 14, incident involving an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper on Oct. 7. TrooperJosef M. Brobstsuffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, according to the highway patrol. We owe them our gratitude, and our thoughts are w/ the @CityofSidneyOH officer & @OSHP trooper shot in the line of duty overnight. All rights reserved. A Division of The Findlay Publishing Company, Please read our Privacy Statement and Commenting Policy, Public FileIf you need help accessing the file due to a disability, please contact [emailprotected] The trooper . He is also a graduate of Defiance College. The trooper was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment. Trooper Josef Brobst stopped a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Hancock County just after 11 p.m. Oct. 6 for speeding. Source The Blade, Toledo, Ohio. More updates to come. Manhunt comes to end as shooting suspect arrested in Findlay, Robert Tramaine Hathorn was arrested more than 12 hours after he allegedly shot an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. The shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday on Interstate 75 near Findlay. Still off-camera, Brobst can be heard reading Hathorn his rights before questioning him. By. The prosecutors said last month that reviews of use of force by law enforcement can be time-consuming and they sympathized with the frustration of the family, but they were "dedicated to achieving justice in this matter.. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The trooper was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. October 7, 2021 / 12:00 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he lay in bed in his home last summer is no longer on the force. COLUMBUS, Ohio An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he lay in bed in his home last summer is no longer on the force. The Highway Patrol says the troopers gun is in the possession of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Authorities said there was a struggle and Trooper Brobst was shot with his service weapon. No gunshot is heard on the video before Hathorn and Trooper Josef Brobst are seen wrestling near the ditch barrier. Original Story: Findlay, Ohio A trooper from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 75 which ended with a trooper shot and injured, and the suspect at large. Columbus . Findlay (/ f n l i / FIN-lee) is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Ohio, United States. A man has been arrested in the Wednesday night shooting that injured an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. School officials left a voicemail informing his mother about it. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he lay in bed in his home last summer is no longer on the force. FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - The suspect in the shooting of an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested following an hours-long search. Authorities say Hathorn was pulled over for a speeding violation on I-75 near milepost 160 in Hancock County just after 11 p.m. Wednesday night. The family has filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit against the city and the five white officers serving the warrant, accusing the officer who fired of battery, breach of duty, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, failure to render aid and violating Lewis constitutional rights. He was taken toBlanchard Valley HospitalIn Findlay, while his service weapon was in the state patrol's possession. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed a felony drug charge against a Michigan man and a Georgia man after a stop in Scioto County. Hathorn says his passenger had smoked a blunt in Michigan, but there's no marijuana in the SUV. Police were seeking Robert Tramaine Hathorn, 42. Hathorn is facing a charge of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Hathorn is charged with felonious assault, aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence, two counts of having weapons while under disability and failure to comply with order or signal. Anyone with information about Hathorns whereabouts is asked to contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol Findlay Post at 419-423-1414. A portion of the video is without audio. A gunshot follows shortly after and Brobst can be heard yelling. OSHP Trooper shot overnight in Findlay An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was shot on I-75 in Findlay around midnight Thursday. P.O. In response to the shooting, Findlay City Schools and Liberty Benton Local Schools will be closed for the day, the station reported. Police Audio: . Attorneys for the officer, who had been on the force for three decades, declined comment, the station said. The trooper was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment. The trooper shouts for Hathorn to get off his taser. Mr. Hathornwas wanted for shooting a state trooper who had pulled over an SUV nearFindlayfor speeding on the freeway about11:05 p.m. Among other charges, he faces a felonious assault charge for allegedly discharging a gun during a struggle with a trooper that had pulled him over. FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - Robert Hathorn awaits trial after being indicted on six charges for an incident involving an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper on Oct. 7 that led to a manhunt and. According to an OSHP press release, the Findlay Post trooper, Josef M. Brobst,. In the video, you can hear Brobst say Get off me and Get off my Tazer several times. Robert Hathorn's vehicle was found behidn a business on County Road 140 near Township Road 89. Trooper shot during traffic stop on I-75 expected to survive. Officials with OSHP initially said his injuries were life-threatening, but said later Thursday that although he has serious injuries Brobst is expected to survive. The suspects vehicle was recovered behind the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles building on County Road 140 near Township Road 89, but he was still at large. 2023 www.dispatch.com. A trooper shot during a traffic stop on I-75 Thursday night is expected to survive, officials now say. Blanchard River Broadcasting Company A Division of The Findlay Publishing Company. Copyright 2021 WTVG. At about 1:30 p.m., Hathorn was caught on County Road 223 near Trenton Ave. in Findlay. Hes currently incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center. An Ohio Highway Patrol spokesperson said that injury is still part of their investigation. The driver, Robert Hathorn, is accused of shooting Brobst during a struggle. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Columbus police said Friday evening that the officer had retired as of that day and "retired in bad standing due to the ongoing criminal and administrative investigations into the death of Donovan Lewis." The shooting happened during a traffic stop at approximately 11:05 Wednesday night. During a traffic stop in Hancock County, Trooper Josef Brobst was shot and seriously wounded in a struggle with a suspect, who was apprehended hours later. Police bodycam footage shows he was shot once in the abdomen, less than a second after an officer opened his bedroom door. Brobst is a part of the patrols 163rd Academy class, graduating in 2018. 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. https://www.linkedin.com/company/officer-com. Hathorn then jumped back over the guard rail and took off in the SUV. Jack Daniels facilities blamed, Man arrested for assaulting Cleveland firefighter, Have a tax filing extension this year? October 7, 2021. FINDLAY, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released dashcam video where a trooper was shot during a traffic stop on I-75 in Findlay. -. Police said the trooper asked the driver to exit the. Then the pair come into view of the camera in the middle of a physical struggle. The trooper reportedly smelled marijuana in the car and asked Hathorn to step out of his vehicle, and thats when a struggle ensued between the suspect and the trooper, which resulted in the trooper being shot with his own service weapon. Dashcam shows Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Josef Brobst conducting a traffic stop. Findlay, Ohio - Police on Thursday were searching for a suspect in the shooting of a state trooper during a traffic stop in northwest Ohio.. Trooper Josef Brobst had pulled over a vehicle for . Ind. Ryan Purpura with the state patrol said. Rob Robertson. March 4, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. EST. The trooper has been identified as Trooper Josef Brobst, according to CBS affiliate WTOL-TV in Toledo, citing the Ohio Attorney Generals Office. The trooper's service weapon is in the possession of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brobst says he smelled marijuana from the vehicle and asks Hathorn about the smell. Our police need that, our law enforcement need that.. Box 1507 Findlay, Ohio 45839-1507 551 Lake Cascades Parkway - Findlay, Ohio 45840. During the stop a struggle ensued with the troopers service weapon. Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper getting shot, U.S. FINDLAY, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released dashcam video where a trooper was shot during a traffic stop on I-75 in Findlay. That trooper . His vehicle was found abandoned behind a business on Thursday morning. The Patrol is asking for assistance. This family deserves so much better, the attorneys said in a statement, saying city leaders have poorly handled this totally unnecessary killing and vowing to be steadfast in our pursuit of justice., The Franklin County prosecutor's office has said special prosecutors will review the state attorney general's investigation and present the case to a grand jury to determine whether charges are warranted. Brobst asks Hathorn to continue standing and explains he is going to give Hathorn a warning for speeding and a ticket for not wearing his seatbelt properly, and that he's waiting on another unit to search the car because of the marijuana smell. Hathorn jumps the guard rail and into view, before getting back into the SUV and speeding off. Hathorn was taken info custody at a Walmart in Findlay around 1 p.m., according to WTOL-TV. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Whiskey fungus? COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) - The 42-year-old man accused of shooting a state trooper is in custody. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. He later questioned Hathorn about the smell of marijuana coming from his SUV and called another unit to come search the vehicle. Why you shouldnt, Fatal crash: Man, woman, 3 kids hit by semi on Ohio, Kenny sets sail at Lakewood HS Cardboard regatta, Watch: Kenny Crumpton competes with high schoolers, Ice Wine Festival celebrates local award-winning, Student-run restaurant cooking up success at East, Kenny previews Spring & Summer Camps at Cleveland, LeBron James injury will keep star off court, Heres who the Browns are playing at home next season, Cleveland Browns announce 2023 coaching staff changes, Who Browns will play in Hall of Fame game, Over the cap: Browns may look to restructure Deshaun, Tatum scores 41 to help Celtics outlast Cavaliers. The trooper has been identified as Trooper Josef Brobst, according. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. State troopers identified the suspect in the incident as Robert Tramaine Hathorn, 42. Updated: 1:10 PM EDT October 8, 2021 FINDLAY, Ohio Robert Tramaine Hathorn is currently being held without bond in the Hancock County Justice Center, accused of shooting and injuring Ohio. Officials said the trooper made the traffic stop between theCounty Road 99andU.S. 224interchanges. The video shows a Chevy Suburban speed by Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Josef Brobst just after 11 p.m. on Oct. 6. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he lay in bed in his home last summer is no longer on the force. The trooper was conducting a traffic stop on the subject after a speed violation. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Please include the title when you click here to report it. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 625 grams of suspected cocaine worth approximately $56,250. Once the suspect fled the scene, the trooper was able to retain his firearm. Sidney police Sgt. "The suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim at least . Robert Tramaine Hathorn is taken into custody on County Road 223 near Trenton Ave. in Findlay. Hes described as a 42-year-old Black male, 5-feet, 10-inches tall, and weighing 225 pounds. The complaint also accuses officers of violating a measure requiring officers to render immediate medical attention to an injured suspect. Hathorn was originally charged with felony aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon after allegedly using Brobst's service weapon to shoot the trooper after a struggle during the traffic stop on Oct. 6. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he lay in bed in his home last summer is no longer on the force. Tiffany Hathorn also said that her friend and her three children were in the vehicle with her husband at the time. Thats when the patrol says Hathorn tried to get Trooper Brobsts service weapon. Ohio police officer hospitalized after shooting; suspect on the. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Visit The Blade (Toledo, Ohio) at www.toledoblade.com. A Findlay auto dealership is in new hands for the first time in decades. Trooper Josef Brobst had pulled over a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 75 near Findlay around 1:30 a.m. when the suspect scuffled with Brobst, grabbed the troopoers gun and shot him, the Attorney Generals Office said.