Staff Reports
The following cases recently were heard by Judge P. Randall Knece in Pickaway County Common Pleas Court:
– Joshua L. Bailey, 35, of South Main Street, Williamsport, pleaded guilty to failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. He was sentenced to 36 months in state prison (suspended) and a three-year driver’s license suspension.
– Danny Boysel, 41, of Columbus, had his case dismissed at the state’s request on charges of non-support of dependents.
– Jason T. Calder, 23, of Kingston Court, Circleville, pleaded guilty to robbery. He was sentenced to 18 months in state prison.
– Keith L. Carruthers, 24, of West Corwin Street, Circleville, pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in heroin. He was sentenced to 24 months in state prison, a $1,000 fine and a six-month driver’s license suspension.
– Lee R. Combs, 36, of Fourth Street, Circleville, pleaded guilty to a violation of community control. He was sentenced to 15 months in state prison.
– David A. Days, 54, of Piketon, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin. He was sentenced to 30 months in state prison, a $1,000 fine and a six-month driver’s license suspension.
– James L. Hampson, 36, of Lancaster, pleaded guilty to non-support of dependents. He will be sentenced following a pre-sentence investigation by the court.
– Nikki L. Herron, 30, of West Water Street, Circleville, pleaded guilty to a violation of community control. She was ordered to complete a community-based correctional facility program.
– Adam D. Kemp, 30, of West Street, South Bloomfield, pleaded not guilty to burglary, theft and unauthorized use of property. A pretrial hearing was held May 13.
– Nelson G. Milliken Jr., 46, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to a violation of community control. He was sentenced to 36 months in state prison.
– Joseph R. Murphy, 49, of Chillicothe, pleaded not guilty to non-support of dependents. A pretrial hearing was held May 13.
– Keagan M. Sidders, 18, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary. He is being held without bond pending a pre-sentence investigation by the court.
– Brian D. Speakman, 48, of Tarlton-Adelphi Road, Laurelville, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs. He was sentenced to three years of intervention and ordered to complete six months of a community-based correctional facility program.
– Marice L. White II, 25, of Columbus, pleaded not guilty to theft. A pretrial hearing was held May 13.
– Michael J. Bernard, 36, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to non-support of dependents. He will be sentenced following a pre-sentence investigation by the court.
– Ralph L. Netter, 49, of Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to attempted possession of heroin. He was sentenced to six months in state prison and a six-month driver’s license suspension.
– Christina L. Butterbaugh, 31, of Washington Court House, pleaded guilty to attempted possession of heroin. She will be sentenced following a pre-sentence investigation by the court.
– Tony Lee Carmona, 20, of Gay Street, Adelphi, pleaded not guilty to receiving stolen property. A pretrial hearing is set for June 17.
– Mindy M. Cassidy, 36, of Brown Street, Circleville, pleaded guilty to a violation of community control. She was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail with community control continued.
– Brian E. Dunkle, 44, of Chillicothe, pleaded not guilty to theft and breaking and entering. A pretrial hearing is set for June 17.
– Charles E. England, 34, of Luckbay Road, Commercial Point, pleaded not guilty to possession of drugs and tampering with evidence. A pretrial hearing is set for June 17.
– James L. Hardbarger, 37, of Scioto Street, Ashville, pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual battery. A pretrial hearing is set for June 17.
– Chad E. Hartshorn, 42, of Logan, pleaded guilty to non-support of dependents. He was sentenced to nine months in state prison (suspended) and three years of community control.
– Joshua V. Hastings, 32, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to a violation of community control. He was sentenced to 24 months in state prison.
– Andrew H. Scoles, 37, of state Route 327, Laurelville, pleaded guilty to improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. He was sentenced to nine months in state prison.
This article originally appeared on The Pickaway News Journal
