CIRCLEVILLE, OH — The Honorable Judge Matthew H. Chafin presided over a busy session at the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, handling a range of cases with diverse charges and dispositions.
Here’s a summary of the proceedings:
- Scott D. Spires, 51, of Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to identity fraud against a person in a protected class (F-4) and was sentenced to 11–13.5 years, with orders to stay away from the victim.
- Robert D. Wamsley, 55, also from Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to two counts, including receiving stolen property (F-4) and aggravated possession of drugs (F-3), with two additional counts dismissed. He was ordered to PSI and to post bond.
- Brian L. Johnson, 49, of Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted breaking and entering (M-1) following a trespassing in a habitation charge (F-4). He received a 1–2 year sentence, with probation requiring treatment, a stay-away order from the scene, and no travel outside the state.
- Jamie Neff, 44, of Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence (F-3) and violating a protection order (F-3), among other charges. The disposition includes 11–13.5 years at 1:00 p.m., a $15,000 recognizance bond, and random drug screens.
- Dallas B. Luckart, 35, of Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to trafficking in cocaine (F-1) and related charges, with a sentence of 11–13.5 years at 1:00 p.m., a $100,000 bond, and orders for no drugs or alcohol, no leaving the state, and random drug testing.
- Nicole Danielle Ross, 43, of Orient, Ohio, had her case terminated following a felonious assault charge (F-2).
- Jessica L. Epling, 31, of Circleville, Ohio, was recognized for successfully completing the Rise Program in Lancaster after facing an aggravated possession of drugs charge (F-5).
- Brian K. Johnson, 42, of Lyknesboro, Ohio, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possession of drugs (M-1) and was ordered to PSI.
- Shad N. Summit, 32, of Columbus, Ohio, had his case continued following charges of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person (F-2 to F-5).
- Tracy A. Metcalf, 51, of Circleville, Ohio, had his case continued until November 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to make a payment related to a theft from the elderly (F-4) charge.
- Keith A. Mosley, 45, of Grove City, Ohio, faced FTA – Bond Forfeiture after charges including having weapons while under disability (F-3) and drug paraphernalia (M-4).
- Aaron Spires, 46, of Circleville, Ohio, had his case continued with a no-contest plea, was ordered to stay away from Watt Street Property, and to undergo PSI following a breaking and entering charge amended to attempted B&E (M-1).
The court proceedings reflected a mix of guilty pleas, continuances, and case terminations, with Judge Chafin overseeing a variety of legal outcomes.
