Toledo, Ohio — A 64-year-old Toledo man was arrested on Sunday, March 30, after being accused of striking a 13-year-old boy in the head with a hammer in an incident that took place earlier in February.
According to the police report, the attack left the teenager with significant injuries, requiring hospitalization. The boy’s condition has not been publicly disclosed, but it is understood that the trauma was severe enough to warrant medical attention.
Michael Catladge faces charges of felonious assault and domestic violence in connection with the incident. He was taken into custody without incident, and his bail was set at $100,000 during a court appearance on Monday, March 31.
The preliminary hearing for Catladge has been scheduled for April 8, where further legal proceedings will take place.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the details surrounding the assault, which has left the community shaken. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed the exact relationship between the suspect and the victim, though the charges suggest a possible domestic connection.
As the case progresses, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the young victim and determining the full extent of the circumstances surrounding the attack.