A Toledo firefighter and licensed EMT, Kenasia Guilford, is facing four felony charges stemming from alleged incidents in west Toledo on September 22. Guilford is accused of abduction, theft of a motor vehicle, theft, and burglary. These serious charges have been confirmed by court records and information provided by the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department. Additionally, a report from WHIO, which cited Toledo police and its CBS affiliate WTOL, also corroborated the details of the four charges.
According to court records, the alleged incidents, with the exception of the burglary, occurred at Guilford’s home on Garrison Road in west Toledo. Guilford was scheduled to make an appearance in Toledo Municipal Court on Monday morning to address these significant allegations. The felony case is now set to move forward through the Toledo Municipal Court system, where further legal proceedings will be held to determine how these accusations are handled.
Details regarding the alleged abduction are outlined in a Toledo police affidavit filed in Toledo Municipal Court. This affidavit states that Guilford allegedly handcuffed a victim to a staircase within a west Toledo home. It further alleges that Guilford subsequently refused to release the individual. Police contend that this act of handcuffing was purportedly for “the purpose of consensual exploit.” The affidavit further indicates that law enforcement alleges Guilford kept the victim restrained for a duration long enough to cause the person to fear for his safety.
Separate allegations, involving a vehicle and additional personal property, are detailed in another affidavit. Police assert that Guilford allegedly took a victim’s keys and subsequently stole his vehicle. Investigators further allege that the stolen vehicle was later abandoned at an undisclosed location. Beyond the vehicle, investigators also accuse Guilford of taking the victim’s cellphone.
In a distinct set of allegations, Guilford is accused of burglary. Court records indicate that she allegedly obtained a house key and used it to gain unauthorized entry into the victim’s home. According to these same court records, officers responding to the incident later located Guilford hiding inside a bedroom within the residence.
The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department acknowledged and confirmed Guilford's arrest in connection with these events. However, the department underscored that, at this stage, the allegations remain just that—accusations. They further clarified that a criminal charge does not equate to a finding of guilt, emphasizing that the legal process will unfold in the court system.
Kenasia Guilford's name is publicly identified on a Toledo firefighter eligibility list that was published by the city. The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, which serves the city, handles a substantial volume of emergency calls each year, responding to more than 60,000 incidents. These calls encompass a wide range of emergencies, including structural fires, hazardous-material situations, various rescue operations, and urgent emergency medical calls.