Circleville, OH – August 13, 2025, 4:17 PM EDT
The Pickaway County Common Pleas Court, presided over by Honorable Judge Matthew H. Chafin, conducted a series of arraignments and dispositions today, Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The court addressed a variety of criminal cases involving local residents, with charges ranging from drug offenses to violent crimes. Several defendants entered pleas, receiving court-ordered sentences or further evaluations.Plaintiffs and Case Details:
- Steve B. McGrath, 50, Circleville: Charged with Receiving Stolen Property (F-4). Admitted to the violation, continued on the Successfully Completing STAR program with conditions to follow all probation recommendations.
- Harley Wayne McDonald, 34, Circleville: Charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F-3), Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse Onto the Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution (F-3), and Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F-5). Pleaded guilty to one count, sentenced to 6 months ODRC, with counts 2 and 3 dismissed.
- Brandon Depesan, 38, Circleville: Charged with Assault (F-4), Vandalism (F-4), and Strangulation (F-5). Pleaded guilty to all counts, ordered to undergo PSI.
- Joshua Adair, 39, Circleville: Charged with Domestic Violence (F-4) in one case, and Felonious Assault (F-2), Kidnapping (F-1), Kidnapping (F-2), Domestic Violence (M-4), and Unlawful Restraint (M-3) in another. Pleaded guilty in both cases; first case resulted in PSI with bond revoked, second case saw guilty pleas to counts 4 and 5, with counts 1, 2, 3, and 5 dismissed, ordered PSI.
- Nicholas Tincher, 19, Circleville: Charged with Domestic Violence (M-1), Endangering Children (M-1), and Disrupting Public Service (M-1). Pleaded guilty to count 1, ordered to live with an ankle monitor once approved.
- Paul L. Beane, 26, Circleville: Charged with Having Weapons While Under Disability (F-3), Discharge of a Firearm on or near Prohibited Premises (F-1), and Improper Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle (F-4). Pleaded guilty to count 1, sentenced to 24 months ODRC, with counts 2 and 3 dismissed.
- Nicole Danielle Ross, 43, Circleville: Charged with Felonious Assault (F-2). Pleaded no contest, sentencing set for October 5-9, 2025, at 9:30 AM.
- Jason T. Flaugher, 45, Wilmington: Charged with Receiving Stolen Property (F-4), Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F-5), and Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound (F-5). Case continued.
- Courtney M. Young, 27, Circleville: Charged with Possession of Drugs (F-4), Possession of Drugs (F-4), Endangering Children (M-1), and Endangering Children (M-1). Pleaded guilty to counts 1 and 2, sentenced to 3 years Juvenile Court Family Treatment; counts 3 and 4 dismissed.
- Bradley J. Farell, 36, Circleville: Charged with Domestic Violence (F-4). Pleaded no contest to an amended charge of Child Endangering (M-1), ordered to undergo PSI.
The court’s proceedings reflect a comprehensive effort to address community safety and legal accountability, with several cases pending further sentencing or grand jury review. Updates will be provided as additional details emerge.
