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Defiance common pleas
Brian Adkins Jr., 35, Bryan, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), a fifth-degree felony; and OVI, a first-degree misdemeanor. He was given a six-month prison sentence to be served consecutively to a term imposed in Williams County Common Pleas Court with credit for 42 days served in jail while his case was pending. His operator’s license also was suspended for one year. Eric Boyce, 47, Bryan, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond...
Henry County grand jury returns indictments against 14 persons
NAPOLEON — A Henry County grand jury has returned indictments against 14 persons, according to Prosecutor Gwen Howe-Gebers’ office. Indicted were: • Larry Moreno, 45, Holgate, for three counts of trafficking in cocaine, each a first-degree felony. • Nathan Ekstrand, 38, Napoleon, for robbery, a second-degree felony; and trespass in a habitation when a person...
Henry common pleas
Matthew Baldridge, 25, Deshler, appeared for sentencing on charges of assault, a fourth-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree; and a community control violation on a previous conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a fifth-degree felony. He was given 60 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO). Sean Schnitkey, 29, Archbold, appeared for sentencing on charges of discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises and attempted unlawful possession of a dangerous ordinance, each a first-degree misdemeanor. He was placed on probation for two years and given 180 days in CCNO with 150 days suspended. Timothy Smith, 26, Napoleon, appeared for sentencing on charges of strangulation and attempted trespass, each a fifth-degree felony, and was placed on community control for two years. He also was ordered to be assessed at the Center for Child and Family Advocacy, comply with all recommendations, complete treatment as recommended and have no contact with the victim.
Missouri road rage suspect nabbed in Paulding County
ANTWERP — A Mississippi man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Paulding County as a suspect in a road rage shooting incident that occurred in Missouri. Paulding County Sheriff Jason Landers issued a press release Thursday evening stating that at 4:08 p.m. Thursday officials with the Allen County, Ind. Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police stopped a semi on U.S. 24 just east of the Ohio/Indiana line. The release stated that authorities apparently were assisting law enforcement from Jasper County Missouri in tracking the semi driven...
Paulding County Municipal Court 6-27-24
Sentenced: Daltan Sisco, 30, Payne, disorderly conduct, $100 fine; Haylee Tracy, 20, Paulding, menacing, 10 days jail, $150 fine; Kaseo Hurt, 32, Latty, disorderly conduct, one day jail, $150 fine, no unlawful contact with victim. Jordan Bridgewater, 32, Fort Wayne, no motorcycle license, $150 fine; wrong license plates, $150 fine; crossing yellow line, $55 fine. James Ramey Jr., 53, Antwerp, disorderly conduct, $75 fine; domestic violence, dismissed. ...
Bryan man sentenced to prison in case that began with attempted murder indictment
BRYAN — A Bryan man was sentenced to prison here in Williams County Common Pleas Court on two charges that were part of an attempted murder indictment. Jacob Pettit, 39, was given a 47-month prison term on charges of strangulation, a third-degree felony; and domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. He also was fined $1,250 and given credit for 85 days served in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio while his case was pending. ...
Williams County grand jury returns indictments
BRYAN — A Williams County grand jury has returned indictments against a number of persons, according to Prosecutor Katie Zartman's office. Among those indicted were: • Jewell Mayhew, 32, Edgerton, for two counts of aggravated burglary, each a first-degree felony. • Dustin VanAuken, 40, Stryker, for burglary, a second-degree felony; theft, a fifth-degree felony; and...
Pleas given in separate Defiance County child sexual abuse cases
Two area men recently entered pleas in separate cases in Defiance County Common Pleas Court alleging child sexual abuse, one of them carrying the possibility of life imprisonment. In that case, Manuel Canales, 24, Evansport, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, each a first-degree felony, according to Defiance County Prosecutor Morris Murray. Each count is punishable by a maximum sentence of life imprisonment because the victim — a young girl — was less than 13 years old ...
Wauseon man sentenced to prison term in child death case
WAUSEON — A Wauseon man was sentenced to a lengthy prison term here Tuesday afternoon in Fulton County Common Pleas Court in a case alleging that he caused the death of a child under his care. Devon Harris, 29, was given a prison term of eight to 12 months by Visiting Judge Daniel Hogan on charges of involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; and two counts of endangering children, second- and third-degree felonies. The charges were merged for purposes of sentencing. ...
Defiance man sentenced to long prison term in child sexual abuse case
A Defiance man was given a long prison term Monday in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on charges alleging that he engaged in sexual contact with a child. Judge Joseph Schmenk sentenced Michael Groh, 5105 Havenwood Drive, to consecutive 24-month terms on 10 counts of gross sexual imposition, each a third-degree felony, for 20 years total. The maximum sentence for each charge is five years imprisonment. He also was classified...
Paulding County grand jury returns six indictments
PAULDING — A Paulding County grand jury has returned indictments against six persons, according to Prosecutor Joe Burkard’s office. Indicted were: • Jason Middleton, 43, Bryan, for aggravated possession of drugs, a first-degree felony, with a specification for forfeiture of an automobile. • Jeremy Shaffer, 43, Oakwood, for felonious assault, a second-degree felony, with a...
Paulding County Municipal Court 6-13-24
Sentenced: Nicole Knapp, 30, Hicksville, driving under suspension, $200 fine; Tracey Schroeder, 44, Paulding, disorderly conduct, two days jail, $150 fine; Erin Karlstadt, 23, Paulding, disorderly conduct, one day jail, $150 fine, no unlawful contact with victim; Jennifer Timbers, 39, Antwerp, disorderly conduct, $100 fine; David Monley, Antwerp, disorderly conduct, $100 fine. Dawnja Fuentes, 35, Van Wert, driving under suspension, three days jail (driver intervention program in lieu of jail days), $250 fine; unsafe vehicle, $70 fine; OVI, dismissed. ...
Man sentenced to lengthy prison term in child pornography, solicitation case
A Fayette man was sentenced to a lengthy prison term in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on charges related to child pornography possession and solicitation. Michael Jenkins, 53, pleaded guilty to three counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person, second- and fourth-degree felonies; and two counts of importuning, each a fifth-degree felony. He was sentenced to a nine-11 1/2-year prison sentence by Judge Joseph Schmenk and given...
Defiance common pleas
Andrew Layne, 44. Stryker (CCNO) appeared for sentencing on a charge of strangulation, a second-degree felony; and aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), a fifth-degree felony. He was given a prison term of four years 11 months to six years and 11 months with credit for 79 days served in jail while his case was pending. Kenneth Reed, 63, 1138 Riverside Ave., pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was set for...
CBO estimates $1.2 trillion deficit for first eight months of fiscal year
The United States borrowed $1.2 trillion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2024, including $348 billion in May, according to the latest Monthly Budget Review from the Congressional Budget Office. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget: “Just like the heat, borrowing is on the rise and lawmakers should be feeling the pressure to bring it down. With...
Williams common pleas
Seth Mearse, 37, Edon, appeared for sentencing on charges of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony; escape, a third-degree felony; and vandalism, a fifth-degree felony. He was given a 59-month prison term. Charges of aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, each a second-degree felony, were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Isreal Ramos, 46, Holgate, appeared for sentencing on charges of aggravated possession of drugs and illegal conveyance of a drug of abuse on the grounds of a detention facility, each...
Defiance County grand jury returns indictments against 12 defendants
A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against 12 persons, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. Indicted were: • Christopher Davis, 33, 534 Degler St., for 10 counts of rape, each a first-degree felony. Authorities allege that from Jan. 1-Aug. 31, 2021, he engaged in sexual conduct with a female juvenile under the age of 13 on multiple occasions. ...
Fulton common pleas
William Joseph Jr., 33, Wauseon, pleaded not guilty to strangulation, a fourth-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for June 28 and his bond was continued. Thomas Skiver, 34, Archbold, pleaded not guilty to menacing by stalking, a fourth-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for July 24 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond. Anthony James, 51, Fayette, appeared for sentencing on a...
Putnam common pleas
Donovan Joyner, 26, Cloverdale, pleaded not guilty to failure to register, a fourth-degree felony; and criminal damaging or endangering, a second-degree misdemeanor. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for June 20 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond.
Defiance common pleas
Tristan Liechty, 27, Styker (CCNO) pleaded guilty to theft, a fifth-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was set for July 8. Justin Reyes, 29, 605 Euclid Ave., pleaded guilty to telecommunications harassment, a fifth-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was set for July 11. Joe Suarez, 41, Paulding, pleaded not guilty to aggravated possession of drugs,...
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