The Associated Press. October 7, 2021 / 12:00 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. Brobst called in the shooting himself around 11:15 p.m. Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene for assistance. 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. Columbus . Distributed byTribune Content Agency, LLC. According to an OSHP press release, the Findlay Post trooper, Josef M. Brobst, conducted a traffic stop around 11:05 Wednesday night on a vehicle registered to Michigan. 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. Hathorn was taken info custody at a Walmart in Findlay around 1 p.m., according to WTOL-TV. 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. The trooper has been identified as Trooper Josef Brobst, according. His vehicle was found abandoned behind a business on Thursday morning. Article. FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - A man convicted of shooting an Ohio State Highway Patrol officer in a struggle during a traffic stop in Hancock County last year was sentenced on Wednesday. Trooper Josef Brobst stopped a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Hancock County just after 11 p.m. Oct. 6 for speeding. 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. That trooper . The trooper was conducting a traffic stop on the subject after a speed violation. 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. Posted 4:29 p.m. Today Updated 4:29 p.m. The driver, 42-year-old Robert Hathorn of Muskegon, Mich., pulls over on I-75 in Findlay after about one minute and Brobst asks him to step outside the SUV. 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. 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. Phone: 419-422-4545. More updates to come. School officials left a voicemail informing his mother about it. Source The Blade, Toledo, Ohio. 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. 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. Please include the title when you click here to report it. A Hancock County Grand Jury on Tuesday indicted Robert Tramaine Hathorn on six felony charges: felonious assault on a peace officer, aggravated robbery, two counts of having a weapon under disability . 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." 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. The trooper shouts for Hathorn to get off his taser. 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. The trooper was seriously injured. October 7, 2021. 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 . Below is the full 35 minute clip released by OSHP, unedited. He is also a graduate of Defiance College. NEW JERSEY STATE TROOPER SHOT ON PATROL; 2 SUSPECTS AT LARGE, 1 IN CUSTODY . October 7, 2021. Tiffany Hathorn also said that her friend and her three children were in the vehicle with her husband at the time. -. The Patrol is asking for assistance. Findlay (/ f n l i / FIN-lee) is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Ohio, United States. Trooper Josef M. Brobst had stopped a Chevy Suburban on I-75 in Hancock County about 11:05 p.m. Wednesday for a speeding violation. The incident remains under investigation. A release from the City of Findlay said the suspect may be west of I-75 and could be wearing a blue or grey tracksuit. After the scuffle, Hathorn got back in the truck and took off. Our police need that, our law enforcement need that.. Rob Robertson. The trooper has been. 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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. 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. . Box 1507 Findlay, Ohio 45839-1507 551 Lake Cascades Parkway - Findlay, Ohio 45840. The shooting happened about 5 p.m. near the company's headquarters on the city's southwest side, said police Sgt. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Whiskey fungus? 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A man has been indicted on several charges in connection with the shooting of an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper in Findlay. OSHP Trooper Josef Brobst -A trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been shot along Interstate 75 in Findlay. 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 Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the dashcam video from an incident on Oct. 7 where 13abc cameras were recording when a trooper asked Hathorn during his arrest how he hurt his hand, to which Hathorn responded, He shot me in my f---ing hand.. Columbus police said officers had come to arrest Lewis on multiple warrants, including domestic violence, assault and felony improper handling of a firearm. Police Audio: . Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper getting shot, U.S. 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. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed a felony drug charge against a Michigan man and a Georgia man after a stop in Scioto County. FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) A driver who struggled with a state trooper during a traffic stop, causing the trooper to be shot and seriously injured with his own gun, was captured Thursday after a resident spotted him, authorities said. The Highway Patrol at 4 a.m. Thursday said Hathorn was still at large and is believed to be armed and dangerous. COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) - The 42-year-old man accused of shooting a state trooper is in custody. They tumble over the guard rail and again off-camera. (WTVG) Brobst called in the shooting himself. According to OSHP, troopers received a tip for Robert Tramaine Hathorns location, and they arrested him at about 1 p.m. Thursday. Robert Hathorn allegedly shot an Ohio State Trooper with his own service weapon after a scuffle during a traffic stop. Troopers said Hathorn is facing multiple charges. A perimeter had been set up and a thermal-imaging drone and K9s were being used to locate the suspect. 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. Trooper Brobst was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital, where officials said he is being treated for serious, yet non-life threatening injuries. Robert Hathorn's vehicle was found behidn a business on County Road 140 near Township Road 89. 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. OSHP Trooper Josef Brobst -A trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been shot along Interstate 75 in Findlay. Ryan Purpura with the state patrol said. Hathorn then fled the scene. FINDLAY, Ohio (WJW) - The man suspected of shooting an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on Thursday. Thats when the patrol says Hathorn tried to get Trooper Brobsts service weapon. 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. At this point, its unclear how the firearm was fired, Sgt. Please include the title when you click here to report it. The shooting prompted an hours-long manhunt for Hathorn, whom police described as armed and dangerous. All rights reserved. Mike DeWine said while on a visit to Bowling Green State University on Thursday. The Highway Patrol says the troopers gun is in the possession of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 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. No weapon was found in his home. No charges have been filed in the death of Lewis. (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 Highway Patrol says the trooper pulled over a black Chevy Suburban with Michigan registration for a speeding violation near milepost 160, between County Road 99 and US 224. 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. All rights reserved. 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. It was recovered by us and we have it in our possession.. The driver, whom police identified as Robert Hathorn, began to "struggle" with the officer, investigators said. 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. 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. Hathorn was able to flee the scene and remained on the run for hours. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. A man has been arrested in the Wednesday night shooting that injured an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. 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. Robert Tramaine Hathorn is taken into custody on County Road 223 near Trenton Ave. in Findlay. According to OSHP Sgt. Tim Kennedy was shot while trying to apprehend a man wanted on a felony warrant. *Billed as $19.00 plus GST every four weeks . 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. A Findlay auto dealership is in new hands for the first time in decades. Investigators say Bailey was helping other troopers with weather-related crashes on I-69 around 4:30 p.m. when he learned a Fort Wayne Police officer was chasing a vehicle heading in their direction. The shooting happened during a traffic stop at approximately 11:05 Wednesday night. The video shows a Chevy Suburban speed by Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Josef Brobst just after 11 p.m. on Oct. 6. answers from police after their . No gunshot is heard on the video before Hathorn and Trooper Josef Brobst are seen wrestling near the ditch barrier. Three children and a woman were in the vehicle with Hathorn at the time of the incident - they're not considered suspects, OSHP said. Mr. Hathornwas wanted for shooting a state trooper who had pulled over an SUV nearFindlayfor speeding on the freeway about11:05 p.m. WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio facebook feed(Opens a new window), WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio twitter feed(Opens a new window), WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio youtube feed(Opens a new window), Deputies: Men killed, planned to eat bald eagle, As a community, we are just crushed; Southern Ohio township mourns loss of 4 in murder-suicide, Bank accidentally left unlocked in Fresno, police say, Dayton breaks 70-year-old rainfall record following storm; Cincinnati, Columbus receive record rain, At least 1 person injured after being hit by Dayton police cruiser, EEOC Statement for WHIO-TV and WHIO-AM/FM. 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. 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. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. P.O. 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. Source The Blade, Toledo, Ohio. Police say Hathorn was eventually taken into custody on County Road 223 near Trenton Avenue in Findlay, Ohio. Authorities said there was a. Hathorn jumps the guard rail and into view, before getting back into the SUV and speeding off. 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. Troopers were assisted on scene by theHancock County Sheriff's Officeand theFindlaypolice. Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Josef Brobst was shot around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday during traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Findlay. He was driving a black 2016 Chevrolet Suburban with Michigan license plate C7482198. State Police say 50-year-old Master Trooper James R. Bailey of Auburn died at a local hospital. 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. The trooper has been identified as Trooper Josef Brobst, according to CBS affiliate WTOL-TV in Toledo, citing the Ohio Attorney Generals Office. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The suspect's vehicle was recovered by authorities on Thursday morning, but Robert Hathorn is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities said there was a struggle and Trooper Brobst was shot with his service weapon. 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 video shows a Chevy Suburban speed by. Hathorn is still at large and is believed to be armed and dangerous. That information - that there were witnesses - was previously unreleased but was confirmed by investigators Thursday. 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. -A trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been shot along Interstate 75 in Findlay. Ohio police officer hospitalized after shooting; suspect on the. 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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. A struggle ensued over Trooper Brobst's service weapon that resulted in the trooper suffering a gunshot wound, the patrol said. 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.. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Attorneys for the officer, who had been on the force for three decades, declined comment, the station said. 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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. Having problems watching FOX 8 on antenna? As of early Friday afternoon, Purprua said Brobst remains in the hospital in stable condition. 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. Example video title will go here for this video. Lewis appeared to be holding a vape pen, but no weapon. Columbus police said Friday . Lewis, 20, died at a hospital following the shooting in the early morning hours of Aug. 30. He was taken into custody later that day after a person reported seeing him on County Road 223 in Findlay, the state patrol said. On the morning of the shooting, Crumbley's parents were summoned to the school and confronted with his drawings, which included a handgun and the words: "The thoughts won't stop. 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Hathorn is facing a charge of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. The circumstances of . Brobst then searches Hathorn before asking him to sit in his patrol car. 0. He has also been convicted of various drug-related offenses, felonious assault, and failure to register as a sex offender. On Wednesday at approximately 11:05 p.m. a trooper . 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 . The shooting was the second incident involving an Ohio law enforcement officer Wednesday night, with both incidents happening just minutes apart. According to a CPD press . Police bodycam footage shows he was shot once in the abdomen, less than a second after an officer opened his bedroom door. 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 trooper's gun and shot him, the. A Michigan man accused in a shooting incident involving a state trooper near Findlay has been taken into custody, according to CBS affiliate WTOL-TV in Toledo. He later questioned Hathorn about the smell of marijuana coming from his SUV and called another unit to come search the vehicle.