Medina County Courthouse

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Two Defendants Change Plea in Drug Trafficking Cases

Two defendants who were scheduled for trial in Judge Kimbler's court entered changes of plea on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

Christi L. Leprevost of Strongsville, Ohio, entered a plea of "no contest" to one count of Trafficking in Drugs within the Vicinity of a Juvenile, a fourth degree felony. Judge Kimbler ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for September 23, 2010 at 8:30 am. Judge Kimbler continued Ms. Leprevost's bond pending sentencing.

Deaire D. Ricks of Akron, Ohio entered a plea of "no contest" to one count of Trafficking in Drugs, a fifth degree felony. Mr. Ricks also agreed to forfeit to the State the sum of $95.76, which the State claimed were proceeds from drug trafficking. Judge Kimbler accepted the no contest plea and ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Judge Kimbler will sentence Mr. Ricks on September 30, 2010. Mr. Ricks remains out on bond pending sentencing.

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