Danny Gladden Sr. Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Obstructing Justice
Danny Gladden Sr. received a 60-day jail sentence and probation for obstructing justice after harboring his son, Danny Gladden Jr., who is a suspect in a fatal 2025 shooting in Dayton.
Dayton, OH, October 22, 2026 —
Danny Gladden Sr. received a 60-day jail sentence and probation for obstructing justice after harboring his son, Danny Gladden Jr., who is a suspect in a fatal 2025 shooting in Dayton.
The available information does not identify the court that imposed the sentence or provide the date of sentencing. It also does not specify the length or terms of Gladden Sr.’s probation, or describe the conduct involved in the obstruction-of-justice case beyond stating that he harbored his son.
Danny Gladden Jr. is described as a suspect in the fatal shooting. The information provided does not identify the person who died, give details about the shooting, or say whether Gladden Jr. has been charged. It also does not indicate whether he has been arrested or provide any update on the investigation.
The reported sentence for Gladden Sr. consists of 60 days in jail and probation. No additional penalties, including fines, were specified. The information does not say whether the jail term is to be served immediately or under other conditions.
Further details about the case, including the court proceedings and the status of the investigation into the 2025 Dayton shooting, were not provided. The distinction between Gladden Jr.’s status as a suspect and any formal charging decision remains unclear from the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Horn, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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