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East Toledo teens randomly beat up 63-year-old man in a game of 'Round Up'

Oct 29, 2007 WTOL story

Three teens were arrested and charged with assault. And what's even worse, what they were doing is all part of a dangerous game they call "Roundup."

"If they see an innocent person like a young lady or an elderly man, someone that they think they can take, they jump him, they kick the hell out of him and then they walk away," explains Toledo Police Sergeant Richard Murphy.

Police claim the parents of the guilty teens know this is going on. And they say disastrous consequences could be just around the corner.

Sixty-three-year-old Dan Koester knows he could have been killed. "I'm in pain in my shoulders and my chest," he says, talking about the beating he got in his East Toledo neighborhood near Oak and Woodville.


This news story is not clear to me. Was this "Round Up" game a one-time thing, or is it happening often based upon what Sergeant Murphy said? Only one actual incident is mentioned in the story. I think the story gives the impression that "Round Up" is something common, but I don't think enough facts were mentioned to suggest it's a major concern.

Here's the Oct 29, 2007 WTVG story

They tell police it was a game. Now a group of teenagers is facing charges of assault after sending a man to the hospital. Police say that so-called game was taking place along the 700 block of Oak. Dan Koeser, 63, whom police describe as mentally impaired, says he was walking to the carryout Saturday afternoon around 1:30.

Koeser says three kids, all between 15 and 17 years old, jumped him, knocked him to the ground and beat him up. He says it was unprovoked. Police say it was part of some sick game the kids play called "Round Up" where they randomly pick people to attack. Koeser was treated and released from St. Charles Hospital. Four teens in all were arrested.

The news should have reported the number of similar incidents that have occurred in recent weeks or months if that info was available. Are victims not reporting what happened? Any estimate on the number of teens playing this game? Was it just the four who got arrested?

created by jr on Oct 29, 2007 at 11:17:17 pm
updated by jr on Oct 29, 2007 at 11:45:54 pm     Comments: 14

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OMG, someone was jumped on the East Side! Wow, I bet that’s the first time that’s ever happened. Not!

posted by Offshore on Oct 30, 2007 at 08:08:33 am     #  

Well, here's where the justice system sucks: DON'T prosecute them. Turn each of those little pucking funks - one at a time - loose in a senior center or group of folks over 60 where each elder is given his/her choice of a cane or walker. Let whatever happens happen.

THIS is justice. THIS will alleviate future incidents. A little more vigilantism is called for!

posted by GraphicsGuy on Oct 30, 2007 at 09:38:49 am     #  

A little more vigilantism is called for!

No, a lot more vigilantism is called for. Especially the kind that the Toledo Chief of Police calls "Taking the law into your own hands".

Note that these cretins select victims that won't be any trouble to beat up. My thought is that once a victim shows that they are armed, the perpetrators leave. That is the crime which never gets reported.

posted by madjack on Oct 30, 2007 at 07:42:04 pm     #  

Yes, madjack, I stand corrected! A LOT more.

Hell, even a little more would be a start!

posted by GraphicsGuy on Oct 30, 2007 at 09:12:58 pm     #  

I live not to far from this area. And frequent that carryout mentioned. I see a lot of youths hanging out there before school(waiting for bus)and after. On the weekends they congregate till 3-4am.
Once when getting gas, I notice a group of guys approaching some girls waiting for the bus. The one guy started beating on the girl, grabbing her hair, dragging her around the parking lot. Dangerous as it is, I intervened and put teenage girl in my van and drover her home. Explained to the mom and she called 911. I like living on the East, but things like this happen all over Toledo not just here.

posted by ToledoLatina on Oct 31, 2007 at 01:58:51 am     #  

That took guts, ToledoLatina! My 'hat's off' to you!! We need more like you!

Too many witness incidents such as the one you were part of or the man caught in the 'Roundup' game and do not 'step up' to their responsibility of helping others.

Too many turn away, not wanting to 'get involved', but would pray for someone like you to 'get involved' if it were happening to them.

Well, folks, it is happening to you! It's happening in your neighborhood because these pucking funks know the apathy of the neighborhoods allow them to do their dirty deeds without being stopped or identified.

Set up your own little 'block-watch'. Make phone calls to neighbors if you witness crap going on, then step out on the porch armed or with a ball bat to let the punks know they're being watched. And yes, call the Police but don't rely on them too soon 'cause there aren't enough of them to protect you! (You listening, Carty?)

And yea, if you witness a game of 'Roundup' or similar going on, everyone start swinging the bat! Pretty soon, the punks will move on to 'greener pastures' - into a neighborhood that doesn't care, and where there are no hero's like ToledoLatina!

There's a 'movement' called "Take Back The Night". I'd like that changed to "Take Back Your Neighborhood"

posted by GraphicsGuy on Oct 31, 2007 at 07:43:36 am     #  

ToledoLatina: Good for you! Like GraphicsGuy said, that took guts. What you did is a fine example of real bravery, and I officially tip my hat to you.

I saw a few "Take Back the Night" demonstrators marching in my neighborhood last summer. Well, at least it's something. I think an independent neighborhood block watch group might be more effective.

posted by madjack on Oct 31, 2007 at 12:48:08 pm     #  

TL, no doubt that was incredible what you did! Pretty sad that her friends didn't help her though.

posted by tm2 on Oct 31, 2007 at 01:52:05 pm     #  

Too many witness incidents such as the one you were part of or the man caught in the 'Roundup' game and do not 'step up' to their responsibility of helping others.

I can't even begin to imagine anything like that happening in my neighborhood, but I'd be damn sure to step in if I saw something like that. (If I had my toddlers with me and felt that their safety would be compromised by jumping in, at a minimum I'd at least call the cops.)

posted by mom2 on Oct 31, 2007 at 07:51:20 pm     #  

Chicago puts these up in high crime areas.
Not sure how effective they are, but possibly better than those silly traffic light ones.

posted by charlatan on Nov 02, 2007 at 02:22:00 am     #  

This just supports my position that East Toledo should be raized, and it's occupants should be deported to Iran.

posted by miket43551 on Nov 21, 2007 at 02:49:12 pm     #  

Excuse me MikeT43551, but f-you! I live in east toledo and it isn't all bad. There are many nice neighborhoods and many nice people. They have their problems just like every other part of town. So just because you live in perrysburg doesnt mean that you are better than anyone else. How about we ship you to Iran.

posted by tm2 on Nov 21, 2007 at 03:02:59 pm     #  

Don't take the bait, TM2. MikeT43551 is a troll. He joined today and has only posted insults hoping to get everyone riled up.

Unfortunately, trolls are becoming common on this site.

Forget about it and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

posted by MaumeeMom on Nov 22, 2007 at 12:20:46 am     #  

Your right MaumeeMom, And happy thanks giving to you to!

posted by tm2 on Nov 22, 2007 at 04:10:51 pm     #  

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