Medina County Courthouse

Monday, March 15, 2010

Strongsville Man Pleads Guilty to Theft Charge

Michael T. Peck of Lanier Lane in Strongsville entered a plea of guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge in Judge Kimbler’s court on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Mr. Peck was originally indicted for a felony theft offense.

The State alleged in the indictment that Mr. Peck had stolen a firearm, which is a felony offense. The alleged victim was his uncle. At the change of plea hearing the State told Judge Kimbler that Mr. Peck’s uncle was now claiming that there had been a “misunderstanding” involving the taking of the uncle’s firearm. Based on the uncle’s statements regarding the taking of the firearm, the State decided to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor.

Judge Kimbler took the change of plea and ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Sentencing will take place on April 29, 2010. Judge Kimbler continued Mr. Peck’s bond.

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