Judge Kimbler's Criminal Docket for December 17, 2009

The following defendants appeared in Judge Kimbler’s court on December 17, 2009 for sentencing:

Edward D. Walters, III, of Birch Hill Drive in Medina, Ohio, was sentenced on two counts of Trafficking in Drugs, (Marijuana). One count was a fourth degree felony and the other was a fifth degree felony.

Judge Kimbler sentenced Mr. Walters to three years of supervision by the Medina County Adult Probation Department; ordered him to complete 24 hours of community service; obtain an assessment at a state certified anti-drug program and follow all aftercare recommendations; and serve a license suspension of six months. He was also ordered to pay court costs and a monthly community control sanction fee. In the event that he violates the conditions of his supervision, he is looking at a six month prison sentence.

Frances E. Rich of West Union Street in Medina, Ohio, was sentenced on one count of Theft, a fifth degree felony.

Judge Kimbler sentenced her to three years supervision by the Medina County Adult Probation Department and ordered her to make restitution in the amount of $3146.49 to her victim. The restitution must be paid in 18 equal installments starting on the February 13, 2010 and continuing on the 13th of each month thereafter. Judge Kimbler waived her court costs and did not impose a community control sanction fee. In the event that she violates the conditions of her supervision, she is looking at a 10 month prison sentence.

Rebecca L. Prechtel of West Liberty Street in Medina, Ohio, was sentenced on one count of Theft, a fifth degree felony. She is the sister of Frances Rich and both women stole from the same victim.

Judge Kimbler sentenced her to five years of supervision by the Medina County Adult Probation Department and ordered her to pay $8172.28 in restitution. The restitution is to be paid in one installment of $1000.00, due within seven days of her sentencing and then by payments of $200.00 per month, with each payment due on the 15th of each month. Judge Kimbler waived her court costs and did not impose a community control sanction fee. If she violates the conditions of her supervision, she is looking at a 10 month prison sentence.

Kevin R. Cook of Young Drive in Lodi, Ohio was sentenced on one count of Theft, a first degree misdemeanor. Judge Kimbler imposed a 180 day jail sentence, but suspended the jail sentence on the following conditions:

1. He is to be under the supervision of the Medina County Adult Probation Department for two years;
2. He is to perform 24 hours of community service;
3. He is to have no contact with the co-defendant Pamela Maiher;
4. He cannot consume or possess alcohol while under supervision;
5. He is obtain and maintain gainful and verifiable employment;
6. He is to submit to drug and alcohol testing as directed by his Probation Officer; and
7. He is to pay all court costs, community control sanction fees; and drug testing fees associated with this case.