Domestic call reported at councilman s home

5/23/2006

Toledo police were called to settle a domestic dispute between Toledo Councilman Joe Birmingham and his wife, Danielle.

Mrs. Birmingham, 31, called 911 about 2:50 a.m. Thursday to their home at 4558 Lewis Ave. because Mr. Birmingham, 36, came home intoxicated, according to a police report,

Mrs. Birmingham locked him out and refused him entry, the report states. Police arrived and found Mr. Birmingham traveling southbound on Lewis.

It was not clear whether Mr. Birmingham was on foot or in a vehicle.

Police ordered him back to his home, and he agreed to go his father s home for the night, according to the police report, while Mrs. Birmingham remained at home with a witness.

Mr. Birmingham, a Republican elected in November to represent council s District 6, could not be reached last night for comment.