09-07-2016, 03:04 PM
Former TPD officer acquitted of attempted murder, convicted on lesser charges in shooting case
A longtime Toledo police officer accused of taking part in a plan to murder a woman was acquitted by a jury on the most serious charges today, although the jury found him guilty of tampering with evidence, discharging a firearm over a roadway and obstructing justice.
Frank Ramirez, 60, of the 5900 block of Tetherwood Drive, was acquitted of attempted murder and felonious assault in connection with the shooting of Tiffany Williams by John Clarke on Dec. 26, 2014.
The Lucas County Common Pleas Court jury deliberated about six hours before announcing its verdict. He is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 19. Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Gene Zmuda had planned to sentence the Clarkes this morning, but continued the hearing until Sept. 19 at the request of prosecutors and attorneys for the pair.
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A longtime Toledo police officer accused of taking part in a plan to murder a woman was acquitted by a jury on the most serious charges today, although the jury found him guilty of tampering with evidence, discharging a firearm over a roadway and obstructing justice.
Frank Ramirez, 60, of the 5900 block of Tetherwood Drive, was acquitted of attempted murder and felonious assault in connection with the shooting of Tiffany Williams by John Clarke on Dec. 26, 2014.
The Lucas County Common Pleas Court jury deliberated about six hours before announcing its verdict. He is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 19. Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Gene Zmuda had planned to sentence the Clarkes this morning, but continued the hearing until Sept. 19 at the request of prosecutors and attorneys for the pair.
continue reading http://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2016/0...-case.html