In August 2021, Attorney Thomas Smallwood Jr. served as Assistant Prosecutor in a case involving a fatal armed robbery in Toledo, Ohio. The incident, which resulted in the death of one suspect, was covered in The Toledo Blade following the sentencing of the adult defendant involved in transporting the suspects to the scene.

Mr. Smallwood commented on the defendant's responsibility in the crime, stating:

"He was the oldest out of all of these individuals who participated in this robbery. Since he was the oldest, he had the opportunity to stop this robbery from happening."

This high-profile case highlights Mr. Smallwood's experience in handling complex criminal matters involving multiple defendants and fatal outcomes.