Akron Woman Sent to Prison for Lodi Outlet Mall Crimes

Judge James L. Kimbler sentenced Kimberly D. Waters, 39, of Lovers Lane in Akron, Ohio to six months in prison for Receiving Stolen Property and Possessing Criminal Tools, both fifth degree felonies. Following the imposition of her sentence, Ms. Waters fell to the floor of Judge Kimbler's courtroom sobbing and crying hysterically. Prior to being sentenced by Judge Kimbler, Ms. Waters had been convicted 15 times of Theft, and had also been convicted of Forgery, Receiving Stolen Property and Passing Bad Checks. There is also a charge of Theft pending against her in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas in Youngstown, Ohio. Judge Kimbler also gave her credit for 14 days served in the Medina County Jail prior to being sentenced.