A report to Lucas County 911 of a possible kidnapping on Dec. 10 set off a multi‑unit police pursuit in Toledo that ended when a U‑Haul truck became disabled in a crash, injuring three Toledo Police Department officers and resulting in the arrest of 35‑year‑old Rodney Coley.

According to local accounts, the sequence began after callers in the 3200 block of Northwood contacted Lucas County 911 to report a possible kidnapping. Officers located and engaged the U‑Haul and a pursuit moved through parts of the city, drawing a multi‑unit response from Toledo police.

During the chase, several police vehicles were involved in collisions at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Bancroft Street. Three Toledo officers were transported from the scene to a local hospital for evaluation; authorities later described their injuries as non‑life‑threatening and medical staff treated and released them.

Heavy traffic conditions were reported at the time of the pursuit, and the U‑Haul lost multiple tires while officers followed. The pursuit ultimately culminated near Slater Street, close to the Larchmont Estates neighborhood, where the truck became disabled and the driver was taken into custody without further incident.

Investigators identified the suspect as Rodney Coley, 35. Police took him into custody on suspicion of kidnapping and fleeing and eluding; booking records list those charges, according to local outlets.

Once the U‑Haul was secured, officers discovered three dogs inside the cargo area. The animals appeared to be uninjured and were turned over to LC4, the Lucas County animal shelter. LC4 accepted custody of the three dogs and transported them for care and evaluation, officials said.

Local reporting notes that city investigators processed the scene and documented the damage to multiple law enforcement vehicles involved in the collisions at Franklin and Bancroft. The U‑Haul’s disabled condition, caused in part by lost tires, left it stranded near Slater Street as investigators moved in to secure the vehicle and take the suspect into custody.

Members of the Toledo Police Department and county animal control worked together at the scene to ensure the safety of the animals and to coordinate the transport of the injured officers for medical checks. Authorities emphasized that the officers’ injuries were not life‑threatening, and all three were released after hospital evaluation.

News organizations in the Toledo area provided detailed timelines and scene accounts. WTOL published an account of the initial 911 call and police response, while the Toledo Blade reported on the recovery of the animals and the subsequent booking information for Coley. Those outlets documented both the pursuit route and the locations where collisions occurred during the chase.

Following the arrest, the case was turned over to city investigators and prosecutors, who will review evidence and pursue charges filed after Coley’s arrest. In the meantime, LC4 continues to care for the dogs and will provide evaluations as part of their intake process.

Authorities have not released additional information about the alleged kidnapping beyond the initial 911 call and the criminal charges filed at booking. The investigation remains active as prosecutors and Toledo police prepare the next steps in the case.

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