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Pioneer man given more than three decades in prison in domestic case
BRYAN — A Bryan man was sentenced here Thursday morning in Williams County Common Pleas Court to more than decades in prison on charges that he continues to contest. Judge J.T. Stelzer sentenced Jochua Smallwood, 31, to a sentence ranging from 26 years and five months to 31 years and 11 months on charges of attempted murder, a first-degree felony; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; domestic violence, a third-degree felony; abduction, a third-degree felony; intimidation, a first-degree misdemeanor; and five counts of violating a protection...
Henry County grand jury
NAPOLEON — A Henry County grand jury here has returned indictments against five persons, according to Prosecutor Gwen Howe-Gebers' office. Indicted were: • Corey Schafer, 33, Napoleon, for two counts of strangulation, second- and third-degree felonies; and domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. • Sean Schnitkey, 37, Stryker, for improperly discharging a firearm at or into...
Defiance County courthouse: 21 Dec. 2023
Marriage licenses Logan Schlachter, 22, Defiance, student, and Audree Thompson, 23, Defiance, student. Mitchell Beard, 54, Hicksville, heavy equipment operator, and Amy Dietz, 50, Hicksville, candy packer. Common please On the docket ...
Paulding County Municipal Court
Sentenced: Mary Halsted, 55, Paulding, confinement of dog, $100 fine suspended; Joshua Helms, 38, Payne, disorderly conduct, $100 fine; Damon Keeran, 28, Fort Jennings, disorderly conduct, $100 fine; Ruthann Swary, 48, Paulding, disorderly conduct, two days jail, no contact with parties or families. Jessica McGuire, 53, Grover Hill, speed, $100 fine; driving under suspension, dismissed. ...
Defiance County common pleas
Michael Corneiller, 38, Orient, appeared for sentencing on charges of domestic violence, a third-degree felony; and strangulation, a fourth-degree felony, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. He was given a 24-month prison term with credit for 167 days served in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) while his case was pending, and conditions he pay $520 in restitution to the victim. He has two prior convictions for offenses of violence against a family or household member. Daniel Cuffle, 33, Jackson, Mich., appeared for sentencing...
Billions committed to enhance shipping on the Great Lakes
A comprehensive independent survey of public and private investment conservatively estimates that $8.4 billion U.S. will be spent to enhance marine shipping on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway between 2018 and 2027. Prepared by Martin Associates, and titled “Infrastructure Investment Survey of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System” the survey quantifies ongoing investments in the navigation system to help support long-term planning and the achievement of economic development goals. ...
Paulding County Municipal Court 12-14-23
Sentenced: Victor Mendoza, Anderson, Ind., OVI, two days jail, $375 fine; driving under suspension, $300 fine; speed, $35 fine. Chykera Carr, Muncie, Ind., driving under suspension, $300 fine; speed, $100 fine; possession of marijuana, dismissed. Sherman Preston, Toledo, driving under suspension, $100 fine; speed, $45 fine. Eson Hutson, Detroit, OVI, 10 days jail, $525 fine; child restraint, $70 fine; reckless operation, dismissed.
Paulding County common pleas
Joseph Bailey, 43, Paulding, appeared for sentencing on charges of failure to register, a third-degree felony; and telecommunications fraud, a fifth-degree felony, and was given an 18-month prison term. Jamie Lucas, 38, Paulding, pleaded not guilty to two counts of strangulation, each a third-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. A pretrial hearing was set for Dec. 19 and bond was set at $25,000 with a 10% allowance provision. ...
Defiance County common pleas
Michael Corneiller, 38, Stryker (CCNO), appeared for sentencing on charges of domestic violence, a third-degree felony; and strangulation, a fourth-degree felony, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. He was given a 24-month prison term with credit for 167 days served in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio while his case was pending, and ordered to pay $520 in restitution to the victim. Corneiller also has two prior convictions for offenses of violence against a family or household member, which elevated the domestic violence charge to a third-degree felony. ...
Two enter not guilty pleas in local attempted murder cases
WAUSEON — Two persons charged here in Fulton County Common Pleas Court in separate attempted murder indictments have been arraigned. Landen Allred, 19, Waterville, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, a first-degree felony; and two counts of felonious assault, each a second-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Jan. 19 and bond was set at $150,000. He remained incarcerated Monday in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio where he...
Fort Wayne Farm Show will be in January
FORT WAYNE — The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum here will host the 35th annual Fort Wayne Farm Show in January. The event will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Jan. 16; from 9 a.m-8 p.m. on Jan. 17 and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 18. Admission to the farm show is free, with more than 30,000 farmers attending the event annually. ...
Defiance County grand jury returns 15 indictments
Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against 15 persons, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. Indicted were: • Marcel Castillo, 47, Antwerp, for robbery, a second-degree felony; theft, a fifth-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. Authorities allege that on Oct. 8 at a facility on Huber Road, in Hicksville, Castillo caused, or attempted to cause, physical harm to a family or household member. Authorities further allege that...
Pioneer man convicted of attempted murder, nine other charges in Williams County trial
BRYAN — A Pioneer man was declared guilty here Monday of 10 felony charges — attempted murder the most serious among them — stemming from a violent domestic incident last year. Williams County Common Pleas Court Judge J.T. Stelzer declared Jochua Smallwood, 31, guilty of attempted murder, a first-degree felony; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; domestic violence, a third-degree felony; abduction, a third-degree felony; intimidation, a first-degree misdemeanor; and five counts of violating a protection order, each a fifth-degree felony. ...
Henry County common pleas
Shelley Ritter, 50, Napoleon, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault, each a first-degree misdemeanor. She was placed on probation for two years and given 360 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio with 348 days suspended and credit for time served on the remaining days. She also was ordered to continue treatment.
Williams County common pleas
Richard Mojica, 57, 1939 E. Second St., Defiance, appeared for sentencing on a charge of disseminating matter harmful (obscene material) to juveniles, a fifth-degree felony. He was fined $1,500, given a suspended 180-day sentence in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) and placed on community control for four years with conditions, including that he have no contact with the victim. Joshua Engel, 43, Bryan, appeared for sentencing on a charge of aggravated assault, a fourth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for three...
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