Sophia Perricone

Toledo

Anchor and Reporter at WTOL-TV (Toledo, OH)

•🇮🇹🇮🇳 • emmy-award winning journalist• anchor/reporter @wtol11toledo • opinions are my own

Articles

Residents disappointed after alleged arson at Toledo school playground

3 days ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

TOLEDO, Ohio — Arson units continue to investigate a burned-down playground in south Toledo. On Monday, crews responded to Marshall STEMM Academy, where witnesses told Toledo Fire and Rescue officials that a group of people lit the playground on fire and then ran.
Washington Local reflects on cell phone policy; state deadline nears

4 days ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

TOLEDO, Ohio — School districts have until July to adopt a formal cell phone policy for the 2025-2026 school year. House Bill 250 went into law last year, requiring all districts to have a formal plan when it comes to phones in schools. Washington Local Schools got an early start, adopting a policy for the 2024-2025 school year.
Bryan radio station a 'total loss' after fire rips through building

1 week ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

BRYAN, Ohio — A Bryan-based radio station is a total loss after a fire tore through it Saturday morning. "I actually was awakened by multiple text messages, multiple phone calls," said Andy Brigle, who has been with the station for more than 30 years. According to the Bryan Fire Department, the fire, which was likely electrical, may have started in the attic. By the time crews got there just after 4:30 in the morning, the building was completely engulfed.
One man's decision to go fishing under Fremont train bridge changed two lives forever

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Sophia Perricone

FREMONT, Ohio — A quiet night of fishing on the Sandusky River quickly turned to tragedy earlier this month. "I feel like I was directed toward the river that night," Jon Cooper said. Cooper was fishing under the Miles Newton Bridge in Fremont on May 18 at the time, something he's done many times before. But what happened next was something he could never imagine.
Good Samaritan shares story after saving baby from water following Fremont train strike

1 week ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

FREMONT, Ohio — A quiet night of fishing on the Sandusky River quickly turned to tragedy earlier this month. "I feel like I was directed toward the river that night," Jon Cooper said. Cooper was fishing under the Miles Newton Bridge in Fremont on May 18 at the time, something he's done many times before. But what happened next was something he could never imagine.
Toledo City Council votes to renew ShotSpotter in limited capacity

2 weeks ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo City Council has approved an extension of the city's ShotSpotter program at a reduced capacity. Earlier this month, councilwoman Theresa Morris introduced legislation to renew the gunfire detecting service in the city. The technology was set to expire in June and the city did not plan to renew it in full due to costs. That was until Morris proposed keeping a reduced service in north and east Toledo.
Northwest Ohio law enforcement agencies weigh in on proposed citation and arrest quota ban

2 weeks ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement ticket and arrest quotas could soon be a thing of the past in Ohio. Two separate but similar bills making their ways through the Ohio Senate and House target quotas. Both Senate Bill 114 and House Bill 131 say law enforcement can't use quotas to evaluate, promote, compensate, transfer, or discipline offers if passed. "Quotas are not an effective measure of an officer's performance. Quota is a number.
Local steel company discusses impacts of tariffs on products and workers

2 weeks ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

TOLEDO, Ohio — As of March 12, all imported steel is subject to 25% tariffs. The tax is part of President Donald Trump's plans to boost business and production for U.S. companies. "When the tariffs were first announced, the price of steel went up tremendously almost overnight. It was bouncing around $600 to $700 a ton, and it peaked over $900 a ton, and that happened in a period of 3 months," explained John Bates, president and CEO of Toledo-based Heidtman Steel.
New Ohio bill targets drag shows amid proposed indecent exposure law changes

3 weeks ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

TOLEDO, Ohio — A bill introduced to the Ohio House of Representatives aiming to narrow in on indecent exposure will also target drag performers. House bill 249, which is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Williams, will change the language surrounding indecent exposure. Instead of criminalizing indecent exposure of a "private part," it would criminalize indecent exposure of a private "area" of the body.
Toledo City Councilwoman introduces legislation to keep ShotSpotter one month before expiration

3 weeks ago | wtol.com | Sophia Perricone

TOLEDO, Ohio — Technology used to pinpoint gun shots could be getting a second chance in the Glass City. Toledo City Councilwoman Theresa Morris has introduced new legislation that would keep the ShotSpotter technology up and running across the city. "It was going to set to expire in June and so we worked together again with the police department to see if there was a way that we could reduce it so that it would still be an effective tool that we could use," explained Morris.