Midwest
Six Ohio suspects accused of torturing man in weeklong hotel kidnapping: 'Extremely disturbing'
Six people are behind bars after a man was allegedly kidnapped and tortured using a metal bat in an Ohio hotel room in a case prosecutors are describing as “extremely disturbing.”
A grand jury has indicted Martina Esqueda Jones 28; Michael Esqueda, 28; Aaron Bradshaw, 49; Austin Bradshaw, 23; Chance Johnston, 27; and David Cessna, 26, on felony kidnapping to terrorize or inflict serious physical harm charges, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
The six defendants allegedly began holding a man against his will on March 14 and proceeded to torture him at a Red Roof Inn in Maumee, Ohio, according to an arrest warrant.
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Top row, from left, Aaron Bradshaw, Martina Esqueda Jones and Austin Bradshaw, and, bottom row, from left, Chance Johnston, David Cessna and Michael Esqueda are facing felony kidnapping to terrorize or inflict serious physical harm in Lucas County, Ohio. (Lucas County Sheriff’s Office; iStock)
The nightmare lasted for one week as the group restrained the man while beating him with a metal bat and depriving him of food and water, according to court documents.
The Maumee Police Department and Red Roof Inn did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional information.
“He was being essentially tortured, assaulted, over the timeframe of a week,” Maumee Chief of Police Josh Sprow said in an interview with 13 Action News. “His injuries were results of being struck with a baseball bat, struck with fists, elbows, stomping on him when he was on the ground, which over time resulted in multiple fractured bones.”
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The arrest warrant details how the man was forced to “stand for extended periods of time” and “only slept for 10 hours during a seven-day period.” When law enforcement found the victim, he “had injuries all over his body,” with some injuries believed to be serious.
On March 21, the victim was allowed to leave the hotel to go to a local Speedway, where he was able to get in contact with authorities, according to 13 Action News.
“The totality of those injuries has not been determined,” Assistant City Prosecutor Andy Lastra told the court last week, according to the Toledo Blade. Lastra went on to describe the case as “extremely disturbing.”
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The Toledo County Prosecutor’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Jones is reportedly in a polygamous relationship with Johnston, Cessna and Austin Bradshaw, while also married to Esqueda, according to the Kansas City Star.
However, three of the defendants – Martina Jones, Michael Esqueda and David Cessna – are facing additional charges in Maumee Municipal Court. Jones is charged with second-degree felonious assault and domestic violence to a household member, Esqueda is charged with second-degree felonious assault and Cessna is charged with second-degree domestic violence.
The six defendants are expected to be arraigned on felony charges on April 3 and are currently being held without bond, according to the Lucas County Clerk of Courts.
Attorneys for five out of six of the defendants did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. An attorney for one defendant said his client had been indicted but declined to comment further.
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DEARING, Kan. (WIBW) – Two people were killed in a three-vehicle collision Monday afternoon in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas, officials said.
The crash was reported at 2:36 p.m. Monday at 1859 County Road 3900 in Dearing. The location was about a half-mile north of US-166 highway on County Road 3900.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2022 Dodge Charger was traveling north on County Road 3900 when it went left of center, side-swiping a southbound 2012 Nissan Altima before colliding head-on with a southbound 2019 Diamond Coach bus.
The driver of the Charger, Michael N. Swanzy, 37, of Independence, Kansas, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the bus, Timothy W. Housel, 67, of Coffeyville, also was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Nissan, Brandon S. Macrae, 38, of Wann, Oklahoma, was reported uninjured.
All of the drivers were alone in their vehicles and were wearing their seat belts, the patrol said.
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Michigan State Police say a kayaker who went missing on White River northeast of Montague and Whitehall on Sunday, June 14, has been located safe, after a three-day search.
The man, Justin Wolfiss, 44, entered the river in a kayak at Sischo Bayou around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday with a friend, but did not arrive with his friend at the end point of their trip.
Wolfiss was located safe near Pines Point, officials announced on Tuesday, June 16.
He is currently being medically evaluated, officials say.
Wolfiss and his friend were traveling downstream toward the Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery, near Diamond Point, when they were separated early in the 3- to 4-hour trip, police said.
The friend, police said, waited several hours for Wolfiss to arrive after reaching Diamond Point around 7 p.m.
“The Michigan State Police would like to thank Blue Lake Township Fire Department, Hesperia Fire Department, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, MSP Aviation, MSP K-9, partnering agencies, volunteers, and members of the public who assisted in the search effort and shared information.”
Minnesota
Severe Thunderstorms Expected Wednesday In Southern Minnesota With Large Hail And Strong Winds
UNDATED (WJON News) — A strong surface low-pressure system will move through the region on Wednesday and will be the driver of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon/early evening hours.
Severe thunderstorms are possible across southern Minnesota, with the primary threat of large hail (~1.5″). Damaging winds and a few tornadoes are also possible.
St. Cloud has officially had 1.32 inches of rain so far in June, which is 0.53 inches below
normal.
Dry weather returns Thursday and most of Friday, but will be followed by storm chances for the first half of the weekend.
Humourous St. Cloud Sign
For over two years, the sign outside the St. Cloud Vacuum and Sewing Center has been bringing smiles to drivers on Division Street. Check out some of the creative and funny signs that have been brightening the mood of St. Cloud.
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