A Marion man who fought with police and tried to take an officer’s gun is facing charges for the incident.
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jesse James McClure, 22, of 315 S. High St., Marion. McClure is charged with two counts of assault and one count of aggravated robbery.
According to court documents, about 6:25 p.m. Aug. 2, Marysville Division of Police received a call about an unconscious, suspicious person in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found McClure lying in one of the parking lot’s green space areas.
Officers tried talking to McClure, but he did not respond. According to court documents, one officer tried to get McClure to respond by giving him “a short sternum rub.”
McClure slapped “weakly” at the officer’s arm and the officer called for a medic. The officer attempted to move McClure, who was on a blue bag.
“Jesse began to get up and Cpl. (Nate) Stone attempted to restrain him,” according to court documents.
“Apparently a struggle ensued,” said Assistant Union County Prosecutor Rick Rodger.
During the struggle, McClure allegedly grabbed the officer’s gun and unsnapped the first lock of the holster. In a video of the incident, the officer can be heard saying McClure was “going for” his gun.
“Jesse then aggressively attempted to put (the officer’s) arm in an arm bar,” according to court documents.
Eventually, the officer was able to free himself and TASERed McClure.
“During the incident, they all got scuffed up,” Rodger said, including the two police officers and McClure.
Rodger explained the robbery charge stems from McClure trying to take the officer’s gun. He said it was fortunate the incident turned out “as well as it did.”
If convicted on all charges, McClure could face as many as 13 years in prison.
Also indicted was:
– Judy N. Queen, 35, of 726 E. Fourth St., Marysville. Queen is charged with one count of forgery. Queen had been ordered to perform community service hours following a criminal conviction. According to court documents, April 9, two days before a scheduled probation violation hearing, Queen allegedly created documents and time sheets indicating she had worked hours at the local Hope Center. The documents allege she worked the hours between April and May of 2017, before the court ordered the service time. Additionally, the paperwork was allegedly signed by a Hope Center employee not with the organization at the time of the alleged service.
If convicted on all counts, Queen could face as many as 12 months in prison.
– Jarrin B. Mullet, Jr., 22, of 303 Shepper Ave., Plain City. Mullett is charged with one count each of trafficking in marijuana and possession of marijuana. According to court documents, on Dec. 14, Mullet allegedly had more than 200 grams of marijuana, intended for sale or resale.
If convicted on both counts, Mullet could face as many as 30 months in prison.
– Antjuan Maurice Johnson, 18, of Flint, Michigan. Johnson is charged with one count of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
Rodger said that on June 22, Johnson was a rear passenger in a car that was stopped because the lights for the rear license plate were not working. While the car was stopped, investigators could smell marijuana in the car. During a search of the vehicle, police found a loaded .40-caliber handgun under the seat where Johnson was sitting.
If convicted, Johnson could face as many as 18 months in prison.
– Jacob Andrew Morrow, 26, 549 Fourth St., Marysville. Morrow is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs. According to court documents, on May 22, Morrow was arrested with methamphetamine. Court documents indicate Morrow was convicted in 2012 of a drug abuse offense.
If convicted on all counts, Morrow could face as many as 12 months in prison.
– Nichole Lee Hennessee, 33, of Columbus. Hennessee is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs. According to court documents, on June 9, Hennessee was arrested with methamphetamine.
If convicted on all counts, Hennessee could face as many as 12 months in prison.