A Marysville woman could be facing nearly a decade behind bars after allegedly barging into a home following an allegedly drunken crash.
Marrissa Rena Knox, 24, of 630 Allenby Dr., Marysville, has been indicted on one count each of burglary and trespass in a habitation.
According to court documents, about 11:10 p.m., Oct. 29, Knox was driving a 2017 Honda on U.S. 36, near Watkins Road. Knox was allegedly intoxicated and crashed her vehicle into a fire hydrant. Following the crash, the woman got out of her car and walked to a nearby apartment complex and knocked on a door.
A man at the home went to the door.
“When he opened the door, the woman slid by him and into the home and walked into the bathroom,” said Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips.
The prosecutor added, “She was told to get out and she ignored them.”
The woman gave conflicting statements about how she got to the apartment, but Phillips said, “her vehicle was found in the backyard.” He said the airbag had deployed and there was front-end damage to the vehicle.
According to court documents, Knox was charged with burglary because she was attempting to obstruct official business by going to the home.
If convicted on the felony charges, Knox could face as many as nine and a half years in prison. Additionally, the woman is charged with traffic offenses of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and refusing to submit to an alcohol test, hit skip and failure to control her vehicle stemming from the incident.
Also indicted was:
– Jason Bevard, 36, of 353 Sycamore St., Marysville. Bevard is charged with two counts of identity fraud and one count of falsification. According to court documents, on Nov. 3, Bevard gave police another man’s name and information, in an attempt to mislead them. If convicted on all counts, Bevard could face as many as 30 months behind bars.
– Michael L. Herriott, 61, of 28110 Storms Road, West Mansfield. Herriott is charged with one count of grand theft, one count of telecommunications fraud and 18 counts of tampering with records. Phillips said that between April and August of 2017, Herriott was receiving unemployment benefits. Each time he applied for benefits he agreed that he was not working anywhere, but that he was looking for a job.
“There was information he was working and did have earnings while claiming he did not,” Phillips said.
Investigators determined Herriott received $9,666 in benefits he was not entitled to.
If convicted, Herriott could face as many as 96 years in prison.
– Chad Lee Tussing, 34, of 16579 Middleburg-Plain City Road. Tussing is charged with one count of theft. According to court documents, between July 3 and 4, Tussing allegedly borrowed a power washer and accessories from a local tool rental facility and then refused to return the tools.
If convicted, Tussing could face as many as 12 months in prison.
– Shannon Marie Deardorff, 35, of West Jefferson. Deardorff is charged with one count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. According to court documents, on Nov. 3, Deardorff took a car and kept it for several days.
If convicted, Deardorff could face as many as 12 months in prison.
– Joseph A. Hill, 27, of 1592 Rebecca Dr., Marysville. Hill is charged with one count of theft, one count of telecommunications fraud and eight counts of tampering with records. According to court documents, between January and June 2017, Hill allegedly falsified requests to Union County Department of Job and Family Services for unemployment benefits
If convicted, Hill could face more than 42 years in prison.
– Kelly R. Pyne, 55, of 104 Northcrest Dr., Marysville. Pyne is charged with 19 counts of tampering with records and one count each of grand theft and telecommunications fraud. According to court documents, between April and September 2016, Pyne allegedly lied repeatedly on applications for unemployment benefits from the Union County Department of Job and Family Services.
If convicted, Pyne could face as many as 101 years in prison.
– Edward Eugene Beckelheimer, 35, of 210 S. Elm St., Prospect. Beckelheimer is charged with one count of theft. Court documents allege that on Oct. 12, Beckelheimer stole a license plate from another man.
If convicted, Beckelheimer could face as many as 12 months in prison.