News Release

PLYMOUTH — An Ohio man was arrested in Marshall County after a pursuit occurred, with officers later discovering the man was charged with murder.

Brandon M. Toleque

Around 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the area of US 30 and Michigan Road.

The vehicle fled from the traffic stop and a pursuit began. While pursuing the vehicle a passenger could be seen attempting to exit the vehicle multiple times. The pursuit ended at the Marathon Gas Station in Wanatah. The passenger of the vehicle made claims of being taken against her will and other crimes that were committed. Brandon M. Toleque was then taken to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department on criminal charges.

During the investigation, it was revealed that Toleque was allegedly involved in a murder in Powell, Ohio. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department made contact with the Powell Police Department.

Officers and detectives went to an address within Powell, Ohio, and discovered a deceased man in a residence. A joint investigation then began with Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office, along with the Powell Police Department.

Toleque has been charged with murder in Delaware County, Ohio.