Criminal Sentences Imposed by Judge Kimbler on September 30, 2010

Medina Man Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail for Theft

Nicholas R. Dufala, 23, of Hamilton Road in Medina, Ohio, was sentenced by Judge Kimbler on two counts of Theft, both first degree misdemeanors. Judge Kimbler sentenced Mr. Dufala on Thursday, September 30, 2010 to 180 days in jail on each count, but suspended 90 days of the jail sentence. The jail sentences are to be served concurrently. Judge Kimbler also ordered Mr. Dufala to make restitution in the amount of $345.00 within 90 days of being released from jail. Judge Kimbler waived court costs and did not impose a community sanction fee.

Medina Man Sentenced to Prison for Drunk Driving

On Thursday, September 30, 2010, Judge Kimbler sentenced John T. Kaiser, 48, of Nichols Road in Medina, Ohio to a six month prison term for Driving While Under the Influence, a fourth degree felony. Judge Kimbler also suspended his driver’s license for three years and imposed a mandatory fine of $1350.00, but suspended the fine and waived court costs.

Akron Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking

Deaire D. Ricks, 25, of Peckham Street in Akron, Ohio, was sentenced by Judge Kimbler on Thursday, September 30, 2010, for Trafficking in Drugs, a fifth degree felony. Judge Kimbler imposed residential community control sanctions at the Lorain County Community Based Correctional Facility. Following his release from that institution, Mr. Ricks will be supervised by the Medina County Adult Probation Department for three years, initially under Intensive Supervised Probation. Judge Kimbler suspended his license for six months and waived court costs. In the event he violates his supervision by the Probation Department, Mr. Ricks will be sentenced to one year in prison.

Litchfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Possession

Judge Kimbler sentenced Jacob B. Bartoe, 21, of Spieth Road in Litchfield Township on Thursday, September 30, 2010, to six months in prison for two counts of Drug Possession, each a fifth degree felony. This prison sentence runs concurrent with a sentence imposed by the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Judge Kimbler also ordered a six month license suspension and waived court costs.

Brunswick Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking

Thomas R. Traut, 33, of Gaylann Drive in Brunswick, Ohio, was sentenced by Judge Kimbler on Thursday, September 30, 2010 for Drug Trafficking, both fifth degree felonies. The drug listed in both counts is Marijuana. Judge Kimbler imposed non-residential community control sanctions and suspended Mr. Traut’s driver’s license for six months. The community control sanctions consisted of a three year period of supervision by the Probation Department, drug and alcohol assessment by the Probation Department’s in-house counselor, Judge Kimbler also ordered Mr. Traut to pay court costs and imposed a monthly community control sanction fee. If he violates his supervision, he is looking at a six month prison sentence with nine days jail credit.

Akron Woman Sentenced for Lodi Outlet Mall Crimes

Judge Kimbler sentenced Makeda D. Carey, 30, of Danmead Avenue in Akron, Ohio on Thursday, September 30, 2010 for crimes committed at the Lodi Outlet Mall in Harrisville Township in June of 2010. The crimes involved were Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of Criminal Tools, both fifth degree felonies. Although Judge Kimbler had previously sentenced her co-defendant to prison, Judge Kimbler imposed non-residential community control sanctions in Ms. Carey’s case. The difference in the sentences was based on a comparison of the criminal records of Ms. Carey and her co-defendant. If Ms. Carey violates the non-residential community control sanctions, she is looking at a seven month prison sentence. Judge Kimbler also ordered Ms. Carey to pay court costs and a community control sanctions fee.