Thomas Vance, 44, from Sandusky, Ohio, was arrested on December 29, 2025, on charges including two counts of domestic violence (fourth-degree felonies), two counts of assault (first-degree misdemeanors), one count of strangulation (fourth-degree felony), and one count of endangering children (first-degree misdemeanor). The incident stemmed from an alleged July 17, 2025, attack where he reportedly hit and strangled a woman, also striking her 2-year-old child, before she fought back by kicking and biting him. The woman sought resources at the police station the next day, revealing bruises, a swollen throat, and abnormal bleeding after leaving an ER due to wait times; she initially declined photos to avoid his weekend arrest.​
Victim’s Account
Vance allegedly threatened to “make her life hard and make her feel the pain he is feeling.” Officers noted visible injuries but proceeded with charges due to severity and inability to contact him promptly. He has a prior 2005 felony domestic violence conviction from Tiffin Municipal Court.​
Legal Outcome
A warrant led to his Erie County Jail booking on a $10,000 bond. Vance was released by early January 2026, with a court hearing scheduled for Friday, January 10. The case highlights delayed justice in domestic violence reports.
