x
Breaking News
More () »

Man charged in Leland Ave. fire that sent 1 to the hospital

Police were called to the scene first for a possible domestic situation. Then, fire officials say the home went up in flames.
Credit: Lucas County Corrections

TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo man has been charged in relation to a house fire that began with a possible domestic situation on Friday.

The fire happened at a house on Leland Ave around 5 a.m.

Javon Golston, 26, is facing 10 total charges:

  • Six counts — aggravated arson with substantial risk of serious physical harm to any person other than the suspect
  • Two counts — prohibitions concerning animals, knowingly causing serious physical harm to an animal
  • One count — aggravated arson with harm to an occupied structure
  • One count — felonious assault victim seriously harmed

According to court documents, Golston is accused of setting fire to a duplex on the 300 block of Leland Ave.

Police were first called to the scene for a possible domestic dispute.

Then, fire officials say the home went up in flames.

Credit: WTOL

Brettani Davis, 28, who lives at the home was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Golston's arraignment is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

RELATED: TPD officer unharmed after shots fired in central Toledo, suspect on the run

RELATED: Toledo woman wants justice after brutal attack

RELATED: Police: Men hid in woman's car, assaulted her while she was driving

RELATED: Police arrest suspect who set fire to Burger King bathroom with accelerant

Before You Leave, Check This Out