Judge Warns: Fewer Beds Threaten Safety | Toledo News

Judge Josh Lanzinger in Toledo is sounding the alarm: slashing jail beds at CCNO isn’t just bad policy—it’s putting public safety at risk. With only 68 beds allocated to Toledo Municipal Court out of 170 total, and county officials pushing for more cuts, offenders are literally walking free because there’s nowhere to lock them up. The judge warns that without enough space, justice can’t be served—and communities pay the price. Meanwhile, county commissioners argue empty beds mean wasted money, proposing a pay-as-you-go model for overflow. But as Toledo voters head to the polls over a public safety tax hike, the judge’s message is clear: you can’t secure a community if you can’t house those who break the law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd5c90429c2a27e9