A Columbus man could be facing as many as three decades in prison after allegedly breaking into an ex-girlfriend’s apartment and assaulting the residents.
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sean Hill, 35, of Columbus, charging him with three counts of aggravated burglary, stemming from a Dec. 4 incident.
Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said Hill and his ex-girlfriend got into some type of disagreement and, about 3:35 a.m., Dec. 4, Hill went to an apartment in the 600 block of Meadows Drive.
Phillips said Hill was pounding on the door before finally being able to push his way into the apartment.
“He allegedly ended up assaulting three different people while he was there,” Phillips said.
Hill allegedly told the woman she, “should have just answered the phone.”
The prosecutor added that “at some point, he allegedly tried to break a liquor bottle to use as a weapon.”
He said that two men living in the apartment began to wrestle with the man. Phillips said a table was broken and the kitchen was “demolished.”
“While they were struggling, in an effort to keep him from assaulting them further, they ended up stripping him of his pants and his underwear,” Phillips said.
Hill was apparently able to free himself and “he allegedly ran from the scene without his pants.”
The residents called the Marysville Division of Police. They identified Hill as the man who broke into the home. Investigators were able to recover the man’s clothes.
If convicted on all counts, Hill could face as many as 30 years in prison.
Also indicted was:
– Ashley Marie Daniels, 26, of 214 N. Franklin St., Richwood. Daniels is charged with one count of domestic violence.
According to court documents, on Jan. 14, Richwood police officers were called to the Franklin Street home on a call of domestic dispute. When police arrived, they found Daniels and Henry Donnell, the man she lives with. Donnell had what appeared to be a bite mark on his left underarm. Additionally, he had broken skin, redness and swelling inside his mouth and slight swelling to the corner of his right eye.
Daniels had what police believe to be a broken nose along with bruising and swelling around the bridge of her nose.
According to court documents, “both parties admitted on scene to being in a physical altercation.”
Donnell was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
Daniels was charged with felony domestic violence. Typically, domestic violence is charged as a misdemeanor. However, once an individual has a domestic violence conviction, future allegations are charged as felonies. According to court documents, in September, Daniels pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence.
If convicted, Daniels could face as many as 18 months in prison.
– Kenneth J. Welch, 45, of Rockbridge. Welch is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs. The allegation stems from an incident Sept. 26 to Sept. 27, involving methamphetamine.
If convicted, Welch could face as many as 12 months in prison.
– Cortland Brook Crego, 25, of Columbus. Crego is charged with one count of carrying a concealed weapon.
According to court documents, about 4:04 p.m., Feb. 6, Richwood Police were called to a car dealership on Franklin Street on a call of an individual with a gun.
When investigators arrived, they learned that the victim had gotten into a dispute with three people — two women and a man.
“There is an allegation there were more serious threats made, but not everyone reports hearing those,” Phillips said.
The victim asked the individuals to leave the business. As they were leaving, an employee noticed the handle of a gun in the pocket of one of the individuals.
Investigators actually found the three individuals in a lot across the street. Police found a loaded Glock 9 mm handgun on the woman, who police learned to be Crego.
If convicted, Crego could face as many as 18 months in prison. Additionally, law enforcement officials are trying to make Crego forfeit the gun.
– Christopher James Cook, 25, of 1825 Route 47, Richwood.
Cook is charged with one count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. According to court documents, on Feb. 4, Cook used a vehicle without permission and kept it for more than 48 hours.
If convicted, Cook could face as many as 12 months in prison.