Municipal Court Assault – Kurt N. Lemaster, 19364 Northwest Pkwy, $600 fine, $303 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Criminal trespass – Kurt N. Lemaster, 19364 Northwest Pkwy, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Open container – Earl G. Lanning, 567 Bridle Drive, dismissed, $28 costs. Fail/reg dog – Jessica N. Fedor, 1309 Milstone Drive, $58 fine, $110 costs. Felonious assault – Jason A. Thompson, Lakeview, bound over, $207 costs. Possess cocaine – Gasumu B. Kamara, Canal Winchester, bound over, $97 costs. Traff cocaine – Gasumu B. Kamara, Canal Winchester, bound over, $28 costs. Tamper evidence –…
Author: Mac Cordell
A local man has been indicted following a traffic crash that injured him and a friend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Michael Spaulding, 21, of 688 Wagon Wheel Lane, Marysville. Spaulding is charged with one count of aggravated vehicular assault and two counts of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them. According to court documents, about 7:58 a.m., March 25, Spaulding was driving a 1997 Honda Civic in the 22000 black of Bear Swamp Road in Liberty Township. Spaulding’s car went off the right side of the…
An investigation into a local purchase of cold and flu medication has led to drug manufacturing charges against a man and woman. The Union County Grand Jury has filed indictments against Elizabeth Ann Gough, 39, and Douglas Gary Powell, 41, both of Chardon. Powell and Gough are each charged with one count of first-degree felony illegal manufacture of drugs and third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs. If convicted on all charges, Powell and Gough could each spend as many as 15 years in prison. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said the case against…
Municipal Court Overload – Michael T. Ludwig, Utica, $466 fine, $88 costs. Seat belt – Vikki J. Spain, 304 North Cherry St., Apt 7, $30 fine, $66 costs. Assured clear distance – Harley N. Edwards, 555 ½ East Sixth St., $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Amanda L. Willett, Mechanicsburg, $75 fine, $110 costs. Assured clear distance – Elizabeth A. Weis, West Mansfield, $58 fine, $95 costs. Traffic light – Courtnie A. Dillon, 109 Taylor Avenue, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Avery R. Watson-Bell, St. Paris, $58 fine, $85 costs. Assured clear distance – Dustin A. Bender, Marion, $58…
Municipal Court Drug paraphernalia – Philip A. Lowry, 237 West Third St., dismissed, $28 costs. Possess marijuana – Philip A. Lowry, 237 West Third St., $150 fine, $28 costs. Domestic violence – Daniel R. Keith, Marion, $600 fine, $123 costs, 30 days jail 11 susp. Drug paraphernalia – Daniel R. Keith, Marion, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Possess marijuana – Daniel R. Keith, Marion, $150 fine, $28 costs. Possess marijuana – Tyler M. Violet, Springfield, $150 fine, $98 costs. No OL – Isaiah Stover, East Liberty, $150 fine, $148 costs. Non-compliance – Isaiah T. Stover, East…
STEVENS –––– A local man has been indicted on drug charges following an undercover investigation. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Dalton Joseph Stevens, 23, of 409 E. Fourth St., Marysville. Stevens is charged with one count each of trafficking in marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and aggravated possession of drugs. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said Stevens’ name came up during an investigation. Police officials said “community involvement” helped investigators identify Stevens and connect him to another home. “There had been some undercover buys made,” Phillips said. Police officials said it was information gathering and “community…
Plans are moving forward for a senior living community in Plain City. At a meeting earlier this week, council held a public hearing on rezoning for The Hamlet on Darby, a proposed 53-unit senior housing community. A lone resident spoke at the meeting saying that his property was near the project. He said he is alright with the development, “as long as it passes all your legal stuff.” “I’d like to keep a cornfield in my backyard, but I know there is a lot worse things that could go there,” the resident said. The Hamlet on Darby will share an…
Municipal Court Traffic light – Mackenzie S. Brandfass, 616 Stallion Way, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Robert C. Kelly, Ridgeway, $58 fine, $165 costs. Telephone harassment – Jessica J. Foster, Westerville, $100 fine, $220 costs. Disorderly conduct – Terry Craft Jr., Bellefontaine, $150 fine, $145 costs. Drug abuse inst – Joseph L. Shepherd, Gallipolis, $500 fine, $180 susp., $120 costs, 30 days jail 25 susp., OL susp. 6 mo. Drug paraphernalia – Joseph L. Shepherd, Gallipolis, $150 fine, $28 costs. Persist disorderly conduct – Andrew J. McComas, Richwood, $250 fine, $148 costs, 30 days jail 28 susp. Persist disorderly…
At Monday night’s meeting, Plain City council and mayor Darrin Lane, right, honored village Parks and Recreation Director Linda Granger, left, for her work organizing the recent bicentennial celebration as well as the July Fourth festivities and helping with the Steam Threshers’ show. Earlier in the meeting Police Chief Dale McKee recognized Granger for her compassion and professionalism in dealing with a fatal crash inside Pastime Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) –––– While the weekend was for celebrating Plain City’s Bicentennial, Monday night’s council meeting was for celebrating those who made it happen. “As much as the residents enjoy…
Municipal Court Persist disorderly conduct – Anthony D. Osterloh, Milford Center, $250 fine, $63 costs, 30 days jail 28 susp. Sell alcohol underage – Audrey Radcliff, Richwood, $500 fine, $95 costs. Fail to control dog – Suzanne Juzwiak, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs. Theft – Kandice I. McCarty, 22076 Northwest Pkwy, $600 fine, $120 costs. 30 days jail 27 susp. Theft – Michael H. McCarty, 22076 Northwest Pkwy, $600 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Disorderly conduct – Jose Rivera, 634 Meadows Drive, $125 fine, $85 costs. Concentration – Joshua B. Gray, 750 Kenny Lane, $1500 fine, $730…
ARNOLD –––– A local man is facing rape and other sex-related charges. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Max William Arnold, 30, of 628 Kenny Lane, Marysville. He is charged with two counts of rape along with one count each of sexual battery, possessing criminal tools and soliciting. Deputy Chief Tony Brooks of the Marysville Police Department said Arnold knew the victim. He said they had been acquaintances for several years and began communicating on social media about a year ago. On April 27, Arnold and the victim met in Columbus. “This was the first instance when they met…
Municipal Court Speeding – Sheldon A. Cousino, 1818 Chiprock Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Valentino B. Austin II, 516 Millwood Blvd, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Erika L. Crawley, Columbus, $58 fine, $165 costs. Drug paraphernalia – Kyle H. Queen, 584 Meadows Drive, $150 fine, $28 costs. Possess marijuana – Kyle H. Queen, 584 Meadows Drive, $150 fine, $28 costs, OL susp. 6 mo. Telephone harass – Dustin M. Decker, Richwood, $600 fine, $120 costs, 60 days jail 50 susp. Abuse intox – Vernon E. Swinning, 213 West Seventh St., bound over, $85 costs. Susp/rev – Kyle…
Students from around the country toured the Technical Development Center at Honda earlier this week. The tour was part of the National Urban League Youth Leadership Summit’s Honda Day. Participants toured a number of Honda operations in Ohio. The students were able to talk with Honda executives and associates who work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and manufacturing (S.T.E.A.M). Above, Honda associate Jeff Lallo talked to National Urban League students learn about manufacturing careers. (Photo submitted) –––– Earlier this week Honda played host to more than 300 students from across the nation, as part of its sponsorship…
Freaky Friday Friday was a difficult day. I was on my way to work and I got a call from Cheryl Welty. Those of you who know Cheryl know that that she listens to the scanner the way a critic listens to a concert. In our newsroom, we often don’t really listen to the scanner because we know that Cheryl will have heard the call and deciphered the tones before we do. If it is important, Cheryl will tell us. As I turned onto 42 in Plain City I received a call from Cheryl. I knew what the call was.…
Municipal Court Stop sign – Raymond D. Kazee, Washington Court House, $55 fine, $88 costs. No OL – Eric J. Stanton, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $98 costs. No OL – Tyler J. James, 1040 Watkins Glen Court, $58 fine, $95 costs. Fail to reg – Tyler J. James, 1040 Watkins Glen Court, $58 fine, $28 costs. Speeding – Hugh G. McKenzie, Plain City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Drug susp – Destiny C. Miller, Marion, $600 fine, $123 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Possess marijuana – Logan W. Freeman, Ostrander, $150 fine, $90 susp., $128 costs, OL susp. 3 mo. 12-pt…