The man who allegedly sold the drugs that led to the death of a Marysville man has been charged with the death.
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Morgan Lane, 37, of Dayton. Lane is charged with one count each of involuntary manslaughter, trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound.
According to court documents, between Dec. 7 and 8, Lane allegedly sold drugs to Estell T. Crabtree, who died of an overdose.
“Once Mr. Crabtree died, there was a pretty significant investigation to see if we could trace the source of the drugs,” said Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips.
He said there were multiple agencies involved in investigating. He said law enforcement looked through phone records and executed various warrants and identified Lane as the one who sold the drugs. He said that, “if it weren’t for Mr. Lane’s alleged actions, Mr. Crabtree would still be alive.”
“Mr. Crabtree sought them (drugs) out and took them and he paid the price. He died,” Phillips said. “But Mr. Lane is a drug dealer and he is putting drugs on the street that can be deadly.”
Phillips said that since he has been in office, “we have tried to be consistent in our investigation of every overdose death.”
If convicted, Lane could face as many as 12 years in prison.
Also indicted were:
– Martin R. Goble, 52, whose last known address was in Columbus, and Sandra Lucille Carpenter, 45, of New Marshfield. Carpenter and Goble are each charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs and breaking and entering stemming from a March 20 incident involving methamphetamines. If convicted, Goble and Carpenter could face as many as four years in prison.
– Sara M. Johnson, 38, of 213 W. Seventh St., Marysville and Matthew Curtis Phipps, 30, of Westerville. Phipps is charged with one count each of forgery, theft and receiving stolen property. Johnson is charged with one count of theft.
Phillips said Johnson was employed at a local business and allegedly stole checks. He said Phipps then allegedly forged and cashed the check.
If convicted, Johnson could face as many as 12 months in prison. Phipps could face as many as 36 months in prison.
– Douglas P. Hesson, 46, of Marion. Hesson is charged with one count of domestic violence, stemming from a June 15 incident. According to court documents, Hesson was having an argument with his live-in girlfriend. The woman’s son, who is autistic, attempted to break up the argument. Hesson allegedly punched the son on the left side of his head. He also told the son his mom can’t protect him anymore.
Court documents indicate Hesson has at least two prior domestic violence convictions. Typically, domestic violence is charged as a misdemeanor. However, after a conviction, future allegations are charged as felonies.
If convicted, Hesson could face as many as five years in prison.
– Patrick Tyler, 44, of 8007 Craginhall Lane, Dublin. Tyler is charged with one count each of aggravated vehicular assault and operating a vehicle under the influence.
According to court documents, on May 29, Tyler was allegedly intoxicated and driving his 2017 Audi SUV west on Industrial Park near Fladt Road when he allegedly hit another vehicle, injuring another person. According to court documents, Tyler was also cited for OVI in 2018.
If convicted, Tyler could face more than five years in prison.
– Tyler Ray Russell, 26, of Coshocton. Russell is charged with one count each of possession of cocaine, possession of a fentanyl-related compound and tampering with evidence. If convicted on all counts, Russell could face more than seven years in prison.
– Ryan Lester John Ayers, 18, of 11480 U.S. 36, Lot 54, Marysville. According to court documents, on June 9, Ayers allegedly went into another man’s home in the same mobile home park and stole a .45-caliber pistol.
“During the course of the investigation it was learned he took it to a wood to shoot it several times,” according to court records. “The gun was then hidden under a child’s chair in his residence.”
Investigators allegedly found the gun at Ayers’ home. Ayers let them into the home, told them what he had done then told them where the gun was.
If convicted, Ayers could face more than eight years in prison.
– Justin Compton, 19, of Columbus. Compton is charged with assault, obstructing official business, resisting arrest and falsification.
According to court documents, on July 5, Compton was the passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a routine traffic violation.
“After further investigation, it was apparent that the passenger, Justin Compton, was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage,” according to court documents. “Mr. Compton admitted to consuming an alcoholic beverage.”
When questioned, Compton allegedly gave the deputy his brother’s name. According to court documents, it wasn’t until after he was in the jail that Compton gave officials his real identity.
As police officers and deputies tried to remove him from the vehicle, Compton allegedly resisted and needed to be restrained. After being handcuffed, Compton allegedly kicked the police cruiser hand had to be restrained again. Once he calmed down, Compton was placed in a Marysville Police cruiser.
“Mr. Compton then kicked Deputy (Jake) Matejko in the chest after making several threats to fight law enforcement on scene,” according to court documents.
If convicted on all counts, Compton could face more than 40 months in prison.
– Brandon Hairston, 38, of Columbus. Hairston, also known as Mystic, is charged with one count of failure to appear as required.
In March, Hairston pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property as well as obstructing official business and failure to disclose personal information. He was scheduled to be sentenced June 25 and released on his own recognizance. Hairston, however did not show up for his sentencing hearing.
If convicted, Hairston could face as many as 18 months in prison.