A former Toledo police lieutenant and a Toledo couple pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of attempted murder and conspiracy that were brought against them last week.

Frank Ramirez, 58, of 5925 Tetherwood Dr., and Maytee Vazquez-Clarke, 44, and her husband, John Clarke, 45, both of 429 Danberry St., also are charged with felonious assault with a firearm specification for allegedly trying to shoot Tiffany Williams on Dec. 26 in the 1300 block of Colburn Avenue.

Michael Cody, an associate assistant attorney general who is prosecuting the case, told the court the new charges relate to the same incident and the same facts.

“It is a refinement of the charges to reflect what the opinion of the attorney general’s office feels more accurately reflects the facts that we believe would be put forth in that trial,” Mr. Cody said.

Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Gene Zmuda set a recognizance bond on the new charges for the trio, all of whom have posted bond and are not in custody.

He set a July 24 hearing on a motion filed by attorneys for the Clarkes seeking to suppress the Dec. 26 search of their home. The judge also set a trial date for the three co-defendants for Dec. 7.

Investigators have not identified a motive for the shooting incident. Ms. Williams, the alleged victim, was a witness who testified at the trials of two men accused in the 2011 murder of the Clarkes’ son, Johnny.

First Published June 11, 2015, 4:00 a.m.