Judge Kimbler's Criminal Docket for April 2, 2010

Litchfield Man Sentenced to Six Years for Drug Trafficking in Brunswick

Raffael D. Lawson of 10660 Jones Road in Litchfield Township was sentenced to six years in prison for two counts of drug trafficking. The prison sentence is to be served consecutively to the prison sentence that is already being served. Judge Kimbler also suspended his operator's license for five years.

Mr. Lawson was indicted for drug trafficking in Brunswick, Ohio. He was found guilty by a jury of both counts after a two day jury trial. His co-defendant, Josephine Church, was also sentenced by Judge Kimbler on April 2.

Brunswick Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

Josephine A. Church of 4378 Chestnut Ave in Brunswick, Ohio, was sentenced to four years in prison for drug trafficking. She was the co-defendant of Mr. Raffael D. Lawson. She also received 153 days in the Medina County Jail for drug trafficking, and was credited for 153 days served. The four years in prison is in addition to the 153 days. Judge Kimbler suspended her license and suspended the mandatory fine and waived court costs.

Cleveland Man Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Drug Trafficking

Eric L. Finkela of 3576 West 63RD Street in Cleveland was sentenced to 14 days in jail, with credit for 14 days served, and put on supervision by the Medina County Adult Probation Department for three years. If he violates the conditions of supervision, he could receive a six month prison sentence. Judge Kimbler also suspended his driver's license for six months, but gave him limited occupational privileges. He was ordered to pay court costs and community control sanction fee.

Cleveland Man Changes Plea, Sentenced

Gregory Dearfield of 11412 Dale Street in Cleveland, Ohio, appeared in Judge Kimbler's court on April 2 and entered a change of plea to one charge of trafficking in counterfeit drugs. He then waived a pre-sentence investigation and Judge Kimbler proceeded to sentence him. He was given a 59 day jail sentence and received credit for 59 days previously served. He was placed under the supervision of the Medina County Adult Probation Department for three years; ordered to pay court costs and a community control sanction fee; and his driver's license was suspended. In the event that he violates the conditions of his supervision, he could receive an eight month prison sentence.

Four Defendants Enter Not Guilty Pleas At Arraignment

Three defendants appeared in Judge Kimbler's court for arraignment on Friday, April 2, 2010 and all of them entered pleas of not guilty. They were:

Albert S. Stiver of 6897 Lafayette Road in Medina who is charged with a fourth degree felony of Domestic Violence;

Sylvia Russ of 2017 S Ocean Dr in Hallandale Beach, Florida, who is charged with Theft, a fifth degree felony; and

Kelly P. Shelton of 280 Grand Avenue, Akron, Ohio, who is charged with one count of Forgery, a fifth degree felony.

Three Defendants Change Plea, Pre-Sentence Investigations Ordered

Three defendants appeared in Judge Kimbler's court and entered a change of plea on Friday, April 2. They were:

Robert P. Mote of 675 Trease Road in Wadsworth, Ohio, who entered a plea of "no contest" to one count of Possession of Drugs, a fifth degree felony. He will be sentenced on May 13, 2010, following a pre-sentence investigation by the Medina County Adult Probation Department.

Clifford E. Floyd III of 423 W. Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio, who entered a plea of guilty to a amended charge of Domestic Violence, a fourth degree felony. His sentencing is set for May 13, 2010, following a pre-sentence investigation.

Brandon D. Fazekas of 14861 Clinton Road, Doylestown, Ohio, who entered pleas of "no contest" to three counts of Breaking and Entering and three counts of Vandalism, all of which were fifth degree felonies. He will be sentenced on May 13, 2010, after a pre-sentence investigation.