CIRCLEVILLE, OH — The following individuals appeared before Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew H. Chafin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Charges ranged from theft and drug offenses to weapons violations and rape.
CASE HIGHLIGHTS:
- John V. Graves (46) – Case #2023CR0001, 2024CR0025
Charged with having weapons while under disability and a probation violation. Sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay court costs. One charge was dismissed. - Joshua A. Perdue (25) – Case #2021CR0109
Charged with receiving stolen property and an initial violation of probation. Probation violation was denied, and a second hearing is pending. He remains in the Pickaway County Jail. - Tyler James Morris (27) – Case #2022CR0218
Facing three charges: improperly handling weapons in a motor vehicle (F-4), aggravated trafficking in drugs (F-3), and aggravated possession of drugs (F-3). Sentenced to a total of 36 months across three counts, to run consecutively. Ordered to pay court costs. - Christopher A. Christian (20) – Case #2023CR0171
From Coshocton, charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle (F-4). Pleaded not guilty. Released on bond with conditions: no alcohol or drugs, no contact with the victim, and must remain in Ohio. Pretrial set for June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. - Shaquandes Cesare Harvey (22) – Case #2024CR0117
From Columbus, charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle (F-5). Pleaded not guilty. Released on bond with conditions similar to Christian. Pretrial set for June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. - Lindsey C. Landa (30) – Case #2024CR0140
Charged with illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse into a detention facility (F-3). Sentenced to 18 months in prison with credit for time served. Ordered to pay court costs. - James Wilson (18) – Case #2025CR0057
Charged with complicity to illegal conveyance of weapons or prohibited items into a detention facility (F-3). Sentenced to 18 months in prison with credit for time served. Ordered to pay court costs. - Alexander McGonigle (35) – Case #2025CR0057
From Columbus, facing three charges: burglary (F-2), criminal trespass (M-4), and theft (F-5). Pleaded not guilty. Released on bond under strict conditions. Pretrial set for June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. - Joseph E. Everts (35) – Case #2025CR0061
From Circleville, facing multiple charges including rape (F-1), battery (F-3), sexual battery (F-2), and sexual imposition (F-4). Pleaded not guilty. Held on $1 million bond. No contact allowed with the victim. Pretrial set for June 12, 2025. - Keith A. Mosley (40) – Case #2025CR0067
Charged with having weapons while under disability (F-3) and tampering with evidence (F-3), along with drug paraphernalia (M-4). Pleaded not guilty. Bond continued under strict conditions. Pretrial set for June 12, 2025. - Michelle F. Detty (52) – Case #2024CR0099
From Circleville, charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle (F-4). Sentenced to three years of community control with restitution of $250 and other conditions including no contact with felons and drug users. - Todd C. Miller (39) – Case #2013CR0120
From Columbus, charged with failure to comply with order or signal of a police officer. Sentencing deferred; motion granted. - Thomas A. Coverdale (60) – Case #2024CR0090
From Columbus, charged with receiving stolen property (F-4) and property theft (F-5). A capias was issued, and the bond was released. He is in custody in Franklin County. - Sanford L. Byrd Jr. (35) – Case #2025CR0030
From Wood County, currently at CBCF. Charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (F-3). Sentenced to 120 days minimum and up to 60 months at CBCF. Fined $10,500 with bond set at $10,000. Pretrial set for June 12, 2025.
Pretrial hearings for several defendants are scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Cases remain pending, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
