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Fulton common pleas
Shawn Quigley, 53, Fayette, appeared for sentencing on charges of trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present, a fourth-degree felony; theft, a first-degree misdemeanor;and criminal damaging or endangering, a second-degree misdemeanor. He was placed on community control for three years with conditions, including that he complete the SEARCH program and not consume alcoholic beverages or marijuana. The trespass charge had been amended from burglary, a second-degree felony. Dorian Burress, 39, Wauseon, pleaded not guilty to two counts of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, each a fifth-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for May 30 and his bond was continued. Dylan Hall, 28, Wauseon, pleaded not guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for May 10 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond.
Teen sentenced in assault case that began as attempted murder indictment
WAUSEON — A Waterville teen originally charged with attempted murder has been placed on community control here in Fulton County Common Pleas Court on amended charges. Landen Allred, 19 was placed on community control for five years with conditions on two counts of attempted felonious assault, each a third-degree felony. A prison term of nine to 36 months was reserved in case Allred violates terms of community control. Conditions include...
Defiance common pleas
Jennifer Long, 36, Bethel, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and OVI, a first-degree misdemeanor. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and her bond was continued. Sentencing was scheduled for May 22. Ashlee Kelty, 35, 801 Ralston Ave. pleaded guilty to tampering with records, a third-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and her bond was continued. Sentencing was scheduled for May 22. Andrew Layne, 44, 01834...
Defiance County common pleas
John Black, 52, Stryker (CCNO), appeared for sentencing on a charge of attempted felonious assault, a third-degree felony. He was given a 30-month prison term with credit for 707 days served in jail while his case was pending. According to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office, Black attempted to cause serious physical harm to another person at his residence in Sherwood in September 2021. George Mack, 35, Toledo, appeared for sentencing on a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound, and aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), each...
Michigan man enters plea in assault case involving a vehicle
A Michigan man has entered pleas to a pair of felonious assault charges related to a vehicle assault in Defiance County last year. Garry Pond II, 37, Cassopolis, Mich., pleaded guilty in Defiance County County Common Pleas Court to two counts of felonious assault, each a second-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was set for 1:30 p.m. on May 8. ...
Henry County grand jury returns high-felony indictments, including three in drug operation
NAPOLEON — A Henry County grand jury has returned six first- and second-degree felony indictments against six separate defendants, according to Prosecutor Gwen Howe-Gebers’ office. Three of them were related to a recent drug investigation involving the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, the DEA, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit at 702 East St. in Liberty Center. Kage Seals, 28, Liberty Center; and Abbigail Barnes, 27,...
Twelve persons indicted by most recent Defiance County grand jury
A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against 12 persons, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. Indicted were: • Jaylen Rollins, 20, 717 W. First St., for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony. Authorities allege that on March 7, Rollins trespassed in a residence on Harrison Ave., where she then inflicted, or attempted to inflict, physical harm upon another person. ...
Silcott fills Hicksville's EMS deputy chief position; council hears about splash pad
HICKSVILLE — Hicksville Village Council approved the job description for EMS deputy chief and heard about other water projects during its recent meeting. According to Fire Chief Bruce Hart, the position has existed for some time, and is now being filled with Bruce Silcott. It will be a full-time position and salaried. Silcott has been a volunteer EMT/firefighter with the village in the past. ...
Defiance County common pleas
Fernando Cruz, 36, 844 N. Clinton St., appeared for sentencing on a charge of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for two years, and a firearm and ammunition seized in the investigation were ordered forfeited to the state. Chad Morris, 47, 635 Clinton St., pleaded guilty plea to domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor, and was placed on probation for two years. ...
Fulton County grand jury
WAUSEON — A Fulton County grand jury has indicted a number of defendants. Among them are: • Francisco Gomez, 27, Wauseon, for two counts of tampering with records, each a third-degree felony; and identity fraud, a fourth-degree felony. • Lorenzo Gomez, 22, Wauseon, for two counts of identity fraud, third- and fifth-degree felonies. ...
Williams common pleas
Alexander Kendall, 48, Bryan, pleaded not guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, each a first-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for April 18 and his bond was continued. Israel Ramos, 46, Holgate, pleaded not guilty to aggravated possession of drugs and illegal conveyance of a drug of abuse on the grounds of a detention facility, each a third-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for April 2 and his bond was continued.
Fulton common pleas
James Paige, 19, Wauseon, appeared for sentencing on a charge of misuse of credit cards, a fifth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for two years with conditions, including that he serve three days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, pay a $500 fine and make $30 restitution Shawn Quigley, 53, Fayette, pleaded guilty to trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present, a fourth-degree felony; theft, a fourth-degree felony; and criminal damaging or endangering, a second-degree...
Bryan man sentenced to long prison term in attempted murder/rape case
BRYAN — A Bryan man was sentenced to a long prison sentence here Tuesday in Williams County Common Pleas Court on attempted murder and rape charges. Judge J.T. Stelzer handed Sammy Celestine II, 43, a term of 18 years to 23 1/2 years on a charge of attempted murder and two counts of rape, each a first-degree felony. The charges included repeat violent offender and sexual motivation specifications. Celestine also...
Driver in fatal Defiance County crash enters plea and is sentenced
The driver charged in a two-vehicle crash that killed his passenger has entered a plea in Defiance County Common Pleas Court and has been sentenced and is facing deportation. Brayan Cabanzo-Cano, 21, who had had a Hicksville address, but was recovering from injuries at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, pleaded no contest to a bill of information charging him with aggravated vehicular homicide, a third-degree felony, and was found guilty by Judge Joseph Schmenk. ...
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