/news/tags/antoine-tolbert Antoine Tolbert en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:40:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-06-30/antoine-tolbert-a-cleveland-superhero-or-a-vigilante Antoine Tolbert, along with two other members of New Era, are facing trial this summer in Cuyahoga County's Common Pleas court. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:40:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-06-30/antoine-tolbert-a-cleveland-superhero-or-a-vigilante Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2024-10-31/cleveland-activist-charged-with-extortion-asks-court-for-records-from-accusers Antoine Tolbert maintains his innocence on charges of extorting protection money from two gas stations on Cleveland's East Side. He was indicted on several felony counts in August. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:30:47 GMT /law-justice/2024-10-31/cleveland-activist-charged-with-extortion-asks-court-for-records-from-accusers Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2024-01-22/cleveland-police-sergeant-suspended-for-improper-arrest-of-man-openly-carrying-firearm Henderson arrested community activist Antoine Tolbert for openly carrying firearms, which is legal in Ohio, and added a charge to ensure he was booked into county jail. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:25:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-01-22/cleveland-police-sergeant-suspended-for-improper-arrest-of-man-openly-carrying-firearm Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-11-14/cleveland-moves-ahead-with-discipline-for-sergeant-in-2022-open-carry-arrest The Civilian Police Review Board recommended discipline up to termination for Sgt. Lance Henderson nine months ago. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:42:54 GMT /law-justice/2023-11-14/cleveland-moves-ahead-with-discipline-for-sergeant-in-2022-open-carry-arrest Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-04-04/activist-arrested-for-carrying-firearms-settles-lawsuit-with-cleveland Antoine Tolbert and his attorney will receive $85,000 from the city. Tolbert, a community activist who conducts armed patrols had insisted on an apology letter as part of the settlement. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:44:46 GMT /law-justice/2023-04-04/activist-arrested-for-carrying-firearms-settles-lawsuit-with-cleveland Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2023-02-14/cleveland-police-sergeant-may-face-suspension-for-arresting-man-openly-and-legally-carrying-guns The Civilian Police Review Board upheld two Group 3 charges against Sgt. Lance Henderson, which both carry at least 10-day suspensions, with termination possible. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:15:27 GMT /law-justice/2023-02-14/cleveland-police-sergeant-may-face-suspension-for-arresting-man-openly-and-legally-carrying-guns Matthew Richmond /news/community/2022-08-23/morning-headlines-black-community-activist-sues-cleveland-police-and-more Antoine Tolbert was openly carrying a firearm, which is legal in Ohio, when police arrested him; The head of the Columbus City Schools Board of Education says she is still unclear on why teachers are striking; Ohio Ballot Board has cleared two new constitutional amendments for this November's election and opponents have nine days to take it to the Ohio Supreme Court ... and more stories. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:40:05 GMT /news/community/2022-08-23/morning-headlines-black-community-activist-sues-cleveland-police-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-08-22/black-community-activist-sues-cleveland-police-in-federal-court-alleging-wrongful-arrest Antoine Tolbert, a member of the group New Era Cleveland which provides armed security patrols to help prevent gun violence, was arrested in May while openly carrying firearms on Cleveland's East Side. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:41:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-22/black-community-activist-sues-cleveland-police-in-federal-court-alleging-wrongful-arrest Matthew Richmond /news/government-politics/2022-08-05/body-cam-footage-shows-cleveland-officers-searching-for-legal-cause-to-arrest-armed-black-activist Antoine Tolbert was arrested for improperly handling a firearm, which only applies in a vehicle, and inducing panic. Charges were quickly dropped, and Tolbert is planning to file a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:51:37 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-05/body-cam-footage-shows-cleveland-officers-searching-for-legal-cause-to-arrest-armed-black-activist Matthew Richmond /news/government-politics/2022-06-15/videos-show-a-tense-encounter-between-cleveland-police-armed-black-activist Antoine Tolbert was arrested and taken to county jail after carrying a shotgun down St. Clair Avenue on Cleveland's East Side. The charges were quickly dropped. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:54:17 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-06-15/videos-show-a-tense-encounter-between-cleveland-police-armed-black-activist Matthew Richmond