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Local defendant sentenced to community control in sexual abuse case
A Defiance defendant has been placed on community control in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on a charge that stemmed from an initial rape indictment. Mackenzie Carpenter, 34, 733 Westwood Drive, pleaded guilty to a bill of information on a charge of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a second-degree felony. Carpenter was placed on community control for four years with conditions, and was classified as a Tier II sexual offender, requiring registration for a period of 25 years. An indictment for rape, a first-degree felony; sexual battery, a third-degree felony; and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a third-degree felony, was dismissed as part of the plea negotiations between Defiance County Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office and Carpenter’s attorney, Joshua Williams of Toledo.
Defiance common pleas
Jeffrey Mansfield, 44, Stryker (CCNO), pleaded guilty to failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony; and violating a protection order, a fifth-degree felony, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. He was given a 41-month prison term with credit for 78 days served in jail while his case was pending. Any interest he has in a seized vehicle also was forfeited to the lien holder and his operator’s license was suspended for three years. According to Murray, on April 11 Mansfield fled from a traffic stop on Defiance’s East High Street, creating a...
Paulding County grand jury returns seven indictments
PAULDING — A Paulding County grand jury has returned indictments against seven persons, according to Prosecutor Joe Burkard’s office. Indicted were: • Robert Bair, 35, Van Wert, for felonious assault, a second-degree felony. • Patrick Bell, Hicksville, 57, for having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony; and possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony. ...
Williams County grand jury returns number of indictments
BRYAN — A Williams County grand jury has returned indictments against a number of persons, according to Prosecutor Katie Zartman’s office. Among them were: • Jennifer Campbell, 46, Bryan, for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. • Kayla Stiverson, 27, Bryan, for felonious assault, a...
Defiance County grand jury returns indictments against eight persons
A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against eight persons, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. Indicted were: • Ryan Gibbs, 40, 62 Charnell Drive, for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony. Authorities allege that on Oct. 9 he forced entry into a structure on Indian Bridge Lane to commit a criminal offense, causing or attempting...
Paulding County Municipal Court 10-17-24
Sentenced: Justin Hall, 35, Paulding, failure to confine dog, $25 fine; Britney Dobbelaere, Paulding, failure to stop for stopped school bus, $75 fine. Jacob Lockhart, 31, Paulding, menacing, 21 days jail, $150 fine, 20 hours community service; resisting arrest, $150 fine; disorderly conduct, dismissed. William Langmeyer, 44, Antwerp, driving under suspension, $250 fine; stop sign, dismissed. Alberta Sanders, 39, Toledo, driving under suspension, $100 fine; speed, $100 fine. David Vielma, 54, Antwerp, being in physical control of vehicle while under the influence, six days jail, $100 fine, 20 hours community service; no operator’s license, $100 fine; failure to control, $50 fine.
Fulton common pleas
Christopher Nisely, 45, Archbold, pleaded guilty to attempted failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a fourth-degree felony; unauthorized use of a vehicle, a first-degree misdemeanor; and, an unclassified misdemeanor. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date. Jeffrey Nadeau Jr., 39, Wauseon, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), second- and fifth-degree felonies; and having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Nov. 1 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond.
Defiance common pleas
Dominic Culver, 25, Toledo, pleaded no contest to menacing by stalking, a first-degree misdemeanor, and was found guilty, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. He was placed on probation for two years. Montize Carter, 27, Oakwood, pleaded no contest to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and obstructing official business, a second-degree misdemeanor, and was found guilty of each. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond was continued. Sentencing was scheduled for Nov. 13. ...
Paulding Municipal Court 10-10-24
Sentenced: Matthew White, 41, Payne, disorderly conduct, five days jail, $250 fine, no contact with victim; James Brown, 29, Payne, disorderly conduct, $100 fine; William Kyle, 54, New Boston, assault, 14 days jail, $200 fine; Brooke Raber, 34, Yoder, Ind., domestic violence (two counts), two days jail, 40 hours community service. Daisha Brickman, 32, Napoleon, driving under suspension, four days jail, $250 fine; texting while driving, dismissed. Juan Santis Hernandez, 28, Delphos, no operator’s license, $150 fine; texting while driving, $100 fine; speed, $45 fine. Dismissed: Barton Taube Jr., 48, Paulding, failure to register dog.
Fulton common pleas
Mitchell Molina, 37, Wauseon, appeared for sentencing on a charge of having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony; strangulation, a fourth-degree felony; and domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. He was placed on community control for three years with conditions, including that he complete the batterer’s treatment program at the Henry County Child and Family Advocacy Center. Jamie Fouty, 38, Toledo, appeared for sentencing on two counts of aggravated possession of drugs and a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound, each a fifth-degree felony....
Putnam common pleas
Zackery Johnson, 33, Cloverdale, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated possession of drugs, each a fifth-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Oct. 28 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond. Catherine Schimmoller, 35, Cloverdale, pleaded not guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Oct. 31 and she was given a personal-recognizance bond.
Defiance common pleas
Danielle Nash-Kleinhenn, 40, Continental, pleaded guilty to to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. She was given an 11-month prison term to run consecutive to terms imposed on separate cases for a 46-month total. David Mendieta, 62, Hicksville, pleaded guilty to failure to appear as required by recognizance, a fourth-degree felony, and appeared for sentencing on a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. He was given prison terms totaling 17 months with credit for 27...
Williams common pleas
Ryan Conklin, 21, Montpelier, pleaded not guilty to three counts of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person, each a second-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Oct. 31 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond. Zachary Fisher, 26, Hicksville, pleaded not guilty to felonious assault, a second-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Oct. 21 and his bond was continued. Robert Frantz, 57, homeless, pleaded...
Defiance man arrested on sexual abuse, strangulation charges
Defiance police have arrested a city man on an alleged sexual assault incident early Friday morning. James Mansfield, 24, 1541 Terrawenda Drive, is charged with attempted rape, a second-degree felony, and strangulation, a fourth-degree felony. According to police, he was arrested at 8:46 a.m. Friday on a warrant following an investigation into an assault incident around 12:50 a.m. earlier that morning in the 300 block of East Second Street. The alleged victim was an adult female who was familiar with Mansfield, according to Defiance County Prosecutor Morris Murray. He said the case will be presented to a county grand jury. Mansfield was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio pending a court appearance.
Defiance County grand jury returns indictments against six persons
A Defiance County grand jury has returned indictments against six persons, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. Indicted were: • Robert Perez, 60, 1213 Ayersville Ave., for domestic violence, a third-degree felony. Authorities allege that on Sept. 20 he caused, or attempted to cause, physical harm to a family or household member, having had three prior domestic violence convictions. ...
Paulding County Municipal Court 10-3-24
Sentenced: Drew Ducheney, 27, Middle Point, telecommunication harassment, 55 days jail, $500 fine, no contact with victim; Kaidan Dempsey, 18, Woodburn, Ind., telecommunication harassment, $500 fine, no contact with victim; Riley Leatherman, 19, Oakwood, fleeing/eluding, 20 days jail. Dismissed: Roger Eckart, Nobleton, Fla., water system permit violation; Brian Ripke, 56, Oakwood, operating food establishment with no license; Pam Huth, New Haven, Ind., operating food establishment with no license; Luke Buchanan, 27, 15613 Ohio 66, Defiance, driving under suspension.
Henry County grand jury returns indictments against five persons
NAPOLEON — A Henry County grand jury has returned indictments against five persons, according to Prosecutor Gwen Howe-Gebers’ office. Indicted were: • Michael Lauffer, 27, Deshler, for failure to provide notice of change of address and failure to register, each a third-degree felony; and falsification, a first-degree misdemeanor. • Leon West, 30, McClure, for tampering...
Edon woman sentenced for violent confrontation with Williams County officers
BRYAN — An Edon woman has been sentenced here in Williams County Common Pleas Court on charges related to a violent episode last year when she attempted to strike a law enforcement officer with her vehicle while under the influence. Nichole Schmig, 24, was given prison terms totaling 4 1/2 years to 5 1/2 years on charges of attempted felonious assault, a second-degree felony; failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony; and OVI, a first-degree misdemeanor, according...
Defiance common pleas
Larry Skiver, 39, Toledo, appeared for sentencing on charges of attempted engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a third-degree felony; and theft, a fifth-degree felony, according to Prosecutor Morris Murray’s office. He was placed on community control for two years with conditions, including that he serve 30 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Angela Walters-Brewer, 50, 1492 Terrawenda Drive, appeared for sentencing on a charge of aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), a fifth-degree felony. She was placed on community control for two...
Fulton common pleas
Mark Allen, 56, Toledo, pleaded guilty to domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor. He was placed on community control for two years and ordered to complete the batterer’s intervention program and not consume any products containing THC or marijuana. A charge of felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and two counts of strangulation, third- and fourth-degree felonies, were dismissed. Robert Lauharn, 46, Wauseon, pleaded not guilty to vandalism and harassment with a bodily substance, each a fifth-degree felony. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Oct. 29 and he was given a personal-recognizance bond with a TAD monitor.
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