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Friday, October 28, 2011

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for October 24, 2011

Submitted by Dean Holman
Medina County Prosecutor


The following people appeared in court October 24:

Jeffrey Turner, 25, of Abbeyville Road in Medina, was sentenced to three years of community control sanctions on two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. His driver’s license was suspended for six months.

Thomas Ady, 35, of Cherokee Lane in Creston, pleaded not guilty to one count of Illegal Processing of Drug Documents, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 23.

Aaron Bain, 25, of Kepler Avenue in Canal Fulton, pleaded no contest to one count of Burglary, a second-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for December 15.

Quay Barber, 45, of Birch Hill Drive in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Burglary, a second-degree felony, and one count of Theft of Drugs, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 7.

Samuel Bissell Jr., 31, of Arkansas, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 21.

Shanna Bissell, 38, of Arkansas, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 21.

Jeremy Diestler, 21, of Neff Road in Medina, pleaded no contest to one count of Receiving Stolen Property and guilty to one count of Robbery, a third-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for December 15.

Adam Hefflin, 22, of South Huntington Street in Medina, pleaded no contest to one count of Violation of a Protection Order, a fifth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for December 15.

Anthony Konopinski, 20, of Guilford Road in Seville, pleaded no contest to one count of Failure to Comply with a Police Officer, a third-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for December 5.

Shary Kovach, 29, of Lafayette Road in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Misuse of Credit Cards, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 23.

David Lynch, 45, of Elyria Street in Lodi, pleaded no contest to the following charges: two counts of Attempted Murder, both of which carry a firearm specification; one count of Felonious Assault, a second-degree, which also carries a firearm specification; and one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability, a third-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for December 5.

Justin Seliskar, 32, of Sturbridge Drive in Medina, pleaded no contest and was sentenced to nine months of community control sanctions on one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability, a third-degree felony.

Loni Yates, 23, of West Union Street, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 25.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for October 11, 2011

Submitted by Dean Holman
Medina County Prosecutor

The following people appeared in court October 11:

Brandon Fazekas, 25, of Clinton Road in Doylestown, was sentenced to 120 days in jail for a probation violation on an original charge of Forgery, a fifth-degree felony.

Johnny Mcie, 21, of Sanford Road in Lodi, was sentenced to six months in jail for a probation violation on an original charge of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony.

Matthew Morris, 20, of Indiana, was sentenced to three years in prison on one count of Rape, a first-degree felony. He also was labeled a Tier III Sex Offender.

Matthew Ashby, 34, of Rivers Edge Drive in Valley City, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 27.

Victor Botamer, 47, of St. James Drive in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, both of which are fourth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for January 9.

Jarrod Cox, 20, of Buffham Road in Seville, pleaded not guilty to one count of Failure to Comply with a Police Officer, a third-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 4.

Ibrahnim Ibrahim, 24, of Maine, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 4.

Melissa Jones, 51, of Wadsworth Road in Medina, pleaded guilty to one count of Corrupting Another with Drugs, a fourth-degree felony; five counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, all of which are third-degree felonies; and one count of Contributing to the Unruliness or Delinquency of a Minor, a first-degree misdemeanor. Sentencing is scheduled for November 21.

Daniel Potter, 27, of North Broadway Street in Medina, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for January 17.

Eric Sauers, 46, of West Walnut Street in Wadsworth, pleaded guilty to one count of Trafficking in Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for November 21.

Elliot Smith, 42, of Dunbar Circle in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Felonious Assault, a second-degree felony and one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 7.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for November 15, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared for criminal cases in Judge Collier's courtroom on November 15, 2010:

Mark Kanner, 23, of Glenmont Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to one year in prison on one count of Trafficking in Cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.

Eric Miller, 28, of West Washington Street in Medina, was sentenced to two years of community control sanctions, with 180 days in jail, on two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies.

Renee Roditis, 33, of Substation Road in Brunswick, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on three counts of Trafficking in Drugs within the Vicinity of a Juvenile, all of which are fourth-degree felonies. Her driver’s license was suspended for six months.

Cody Steele, 19, of Chargary Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to one year in prison on one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a Motor Vehicle, a fifth-degree felony. He also was ordered to pay $917.73 in restitution to his victim.

Scot Favorite, 45, of Dover Drive in Medina, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, both of which are third-degree felonies. The charges carry forfeiture specifications. A jury trial is scheduled for February 14.

Gregory Palya, 23, of Miller Drive in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Cocaine, a third-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for February 14.

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Medina County Adult Probation Department Report for October, 2010

Medina County Chief Adult Probation Officer Veronica Perry reports that the following assignments and referrals were made by Judge Christopher Collier and Judge James Kimbler of the Common Pleas Court during October, 2010:

Intensive supervised probation assignments: Judge Kimbler made five and Judge Collier made three.

General supervision assignments: Judge Kimbler and Judge Collier each made five.

Home incarceration referrals: Judge Kimbler made two.

Community service referrals: Judge Kimbler made seven and Judge Collier made two.

Bond reporting referrals: Judge Kimbler made seven and Judge Collier made one.

Pre-sentence investigation referrals: Judge Kimbler made 25 and Judge Collier made 19.

Intervention in lieu of conviction referrals: Judge Kimbler made one.

Intervention in lieu of conviction motions granted: Judge Kimbler granted one.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for October 18, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared in Judge Collier's court on October 18, 2010:

Rhett Hall, 22, of Virginia Avenue in Elyria, was sentenced to two years of community control sanctions on one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon, a fourth-degree felony. The weapon was ordered forfeited to law enforcement.

Robert Kirk, 35, of Valley Drive in Medina, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a probation violation on an original charge of Failure to Comply with a Police Officer, a third-degree felony.

Vaynette McClendon, 47, of Heatherbridge Lane in Blacklick, was sentenced to six months in prison on one count of Possession of Cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.

Tyrell Shepherd, 21, of Albertly Avenue in Parma, was sentenced to 180 days in jail for a probation violation on original charges of Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Receiving Stolen Property, a Firearm, both of which are fourth-degree felonies.

Stephanie Barry, 31, of Pinecrest Drive in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Abusing Harmful Intoxicants, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 6.

Vincent Butler, 32, of Invermere Avenue in Garfield Heights, pleaded not guilty to one count of Forgery, a third-degree felony and one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 6.

Shanita Law, 24, of West Union Street, pleaded no contest to one count of Trafficking in Drugs and one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for November 29.

Andrew Smith, 31, of 19th Street NW in Barberton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Failure to Comply with a Police Officer, a third-degree felony and one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a Motor Vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 24.

Carolyn Tino, 46, of West Union Street, pleaded no contest to one count of Trafficking in Marijuana within the Vicinity of a Juvenile, a fourth-degree felony and one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for November 29.

Heather Woutat, 31, of Cole Avenue in Akron, pleaded guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. She was sentenced to three years of community control sanctions.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for October 12, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following defendants appeared in Judge Collier's courtroom on October 12, 2010 for criminal cases:

Laura Gandolf, 26, of Hudak Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to four years of community control sanctions on four counts of Trafficking in Cocaine within the Vicinity of a School or Juvenile, all of which are fourth-degree felonies. She also had her driver’s license was suspended for six months.

Curtis Lehman, 32, of Lorraine Drive in Strongsville, was sentenced to three years of community control sanctions on one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. He also had his driver’s license suspended for six months.

Carla Rohr, 28, of Old Eagle Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on one count of Permitting Drug Abuse, a fifth-degree felony.

Leonard Rohr, 28, of Old Eagle Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana within the Vicinity of a School or Juvenile, both of which are fourth-degree felonies. He also had his driver’s license suspended for six months.

Karen Werner, 46, of Beverly Hills Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to three years of community control sanctions on two counts of Trafficking in Cocaine, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. She also had her driver’s license suspended for six months.

Michael Cook Sr., 45, of Greenwich Road in Seville, pleaded not guilty to one count of Patient Abuse, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 24.

David Fowler, 31, of Medina, pleaded no contest to one count of Failure to Give Notice of Change of Address, a fourth-degree felony and one count of Theft of a Credit Card, a fifth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for November 22.

Thomas Masie, 38, of East Bergey Street in Wadsworth, pleaded not guilty to one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 24.

Vaynette McClendon, 47, of Heatherbridge Lane in Blacklick, pleaded no contest to one count of Possession of Cocaine, a fifth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for October 18.

Albert Stiver, 36, of Spruce Street in Medina, pleaded guilty to one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for October 25.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Judge Christopher Collier's Criminal Docket for Monday, October 4, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following defendants appeared in Judge Collier's courtroom for criminal cases on Monday, October 4, 2010:

James Brooks, 33, of Chestnut Street in Wadsworth, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony.

William Grunder, 46, of James Way in Strongsville, was sentenced to six month of residential community control sanctions on one count of Theft of a License Plate, a fifth-degree felony.

Mitchell Wegner, 24, of North Ridge Street in Monroeville, was sentenced to six months of residential community control sanctions on one count of Possession of Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. He also was ordered to forfeit $186 and his vehicle to law enforcement.

Edward Adkins, 52, of Medina Street in Lodi, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, both of which are fourth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for January 18.

Ashley Ligas, 21, of Sussex Drive in Clinton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 12.

Benjamin Merold, 27, of Substation Road in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 5.

Eric Miller, 28, of West Washington Street in Medina, pleaded no contest to two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for November 15.

Robin Moore, 38, of Whitehall Drive in Berea, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft of Credit Cards, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 5.

Michael Reese, 35, of Mansfield, pleaded guilty to the following charges: one count of Rape and one count of Kidnapping, both of which are first-degree felonies; and one count of Gross Sexual Imposition, a third-degree felony. He was sentenced to three years in prison, to be served consecutively to his current sentence. Reese will be released from prison in 2017. He also was classified as a Tier III Sex Offender.

Alexander Tomovich, 36, of West 130th Street in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Breaking and Entering, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for January 18.

Thursday, October 07, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for October 4, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared in Judge Collier's courtroom on Monday, October 4, 2010:

James Brooks, 33, of Chestnut Street in Wadsworth, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony.

William Grunder, 46, of James Way in Strongsville, was sentenced to six month of residential community control sanctions on one count of Theft of a License Plate, a fifth-degree felony.

Mitchell Wegner, 24, of North Ridge Street in Monroeville, was sentenced to six months of residential community control sanctions on one count of Possession of Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. He also was ordered to forfeit $186 and his vehicle to law enforcement.

Edward Adkins, 52, of Medina Street in Lodi, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, both of which are fourth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for January 18.

Ashley Ligas, 21, of Sussex Drive in Clinton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 12.

Benjamin Merold, 27, of Substation Road in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 5.

Eric Miller, 28, of West Washington Street in Medina, pleaded no contest to two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for November 15.

Robin Moore, 38, of Whitehall Drive in Berea, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft of Credit Cards, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 5.

Michael Reese, 35, of Mansfield, pleaded guilty to the following charges: one count of Rape and one count of Kidnapping, both of which are first-degree felonies; and one count of Gross Sexual Imposition, a third-degree felony. He was sentenced to three years in prison, to be served consecutively to his current sentence. Reese will be released from prison in 2017. He also was classified as a Tier III Sex Offender.

Alexander Tomovich, 36, of West 130th Street in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Breaking and Entering, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for January 18.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for September 27, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following defendants appeared in Judge Collier's courtroom on Monday, September 27, 2010:

Aaron Gatt, 21, of Vandemark Road in Litchfield, was sentenced to five years in prison on one count of Felonious Assault, a second-degree felony. A jury returned a guilty verdict on September 22 after a two-day trial.

Sara Homan, 21, of Ward Road in Columbus, was sentenced to two years of community control sanctions on one count of Possession of Drugs, a fifth-degree felony. She also had her driver’s license suspended for six months.

Melissa Munford, 37, of North Hawkins Avenue in Akron, was sentenced to two years of community control sanctions on one count of Theft from the Elderly, a fourth-degree felony. She also was ordered to pay $2,044 in restitution and not to have any contact with the victim.

Shane Powers, 36, of Bronson Street in Medina, was sentenced to one year in prison on one count of Violation of a Protection Order, a fifth-degree felony.

Adam Angelone, 24, of Hartneck Road in Valley City, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Marijuana, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 10.

Judith Booth, 41, of Avon Lake Road in Burbank, pleaded not guilty to one count of Forgery, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 10.

Steven Dixon, 23, of Canterbury Lane in Medina, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Possession of Drugs, one of which is a second-degree felony and one of which is a fifth-degree felony. Each charge carries a forfeiture specification. A jury trial is scheduled for December 13.

Perry Hermansen III, 18, of Howe Street in Lodi, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 10.

Tyler Horn, 18, of Harold Drive in Richfield, pleaded guilty to two counts of Aggravated Burglary, both of which are first-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for November 8.

Shannon James, 24, of Victor Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for January 10.

Lynn Power, 60, of Meadow Gateway in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Gross Sexual Imposition, a third-degree felony and one count of Public Indecency, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. A jury trial is scheduled for December 13. He remains in custody at Medina County Jail.

Renee Roditis, 32, of Substation Road in Brunswick, pleaded no contest to three counts of Trafficking in Drugs within the Vicinity of a Juvenile, all of which are fourth-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for November 15.

Terry Starcher, 44, of 4th Street in Barberton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 15.

Bobby White, 52, of Fenn Road in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Domestic Violence, a third-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 13.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Jury Convicts Litchfield Man of Felonious Assault

A jury in Judge Collier's courtroom convicted Aaron A. Gatt, 21, of Vandermark Road in Litchfield Township of one count of Felonious Assault, a second degree felony. The indictment alleged that Mr. Gatt committed the assault on September 19, 2009. The jury returned its verdict on September 22, 2010, following a two day jury trial.

Although Mr. Gatt argued that he only acted in self-defense and that he was only trying to defend his father's property from a trespasser, the jury rejected both affirmative defenses. On Monday, September 27, 2010, Judge Collier sentenced Mr. Gatt to five years in prison.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Judge Christopher Collier's Criminal Docket for Monday, September 20, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared in Judge Collier's courtroom on September 20, 2010 for criminal cases:

Sherri Hawkins-Smalls, 41, of Beverly Hills Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to six months in prison on two counts of Trafficking in Cocaine and one count of Possession of Cocaine, all of which are fifth-degree felonies.

Glenda Alfano, 59, of Martin Court in Medina, pleaded no contest to one count of Receiving Stolen Property, Credit Card and one count of Forgery, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for November 1.

Robert Anders, 25, of Hazelwood Avenue in Barberton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Drugs, Counterfeit Controlled Substance, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 15.

Pamela Bucci, 20, of York Road in Parma Heights, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 20.

Dirk Dowdley Jr., 22, of Olympia Road in Cleveland, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 20.

Jeramiah Haugen, 29, of Springbrook Drive in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 5.

Barry Holland, 26, of 33 Street S.W. in Barberton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony, and two counts of Theft, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for November 17.

David Reed, 49, of Bronson Street in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Crack Cocaine, a fourth-degree felony, and two counts of Trafficking in Cocaine, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for November 10.

Anthony Waple, 24, of Pearl Road in Strongsville, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for December 20.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for September 7, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared in Judge Collier's courtroom on September 7, 2010:

Larry Adkins, 61, of Eric Lane in Wadsworth, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions, with 180 days in jail, on one count of Menacing by Stalking, a fourth-degree felony. He also was ordered to be electronically monitored for the remainder of his probation after he is released from jail; not to have any contact with the victim and not to be within one-quarter mile of the victim; to pay restitution to the victim; to undergo anger management counseling; and to forfeit all his weapons to law enforcement.

Zackary Burgess, 21, of Grafton Road in Grafton, was sentenced to one year in prison for a probation violation on an original charge of Failure to Comply with a Police Officer, a third-degree felony.

Daniel Curtis, 36, of West Bergey Street in Wadsworth, was sentenced to nine months in prison on one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. He also was ordered to pay $1,100 in restitution.

Ashley Krettler, 23, of Stone Road in Litchfield, was sentenced to two years of community control sanctions on one count of Forgery, a fifth-degree felony.

Bradley Sheridan, 26, of Bradey Avenue in Barberton, was sentenced to nine months in prison for a probation violation on original charges of Theft and Breaking and Entering, both of which are fifth-degree felonies.

Jeremy Stafford, 21, of Congress Street in West Salem, was sentenced to nine months in prison for a probation violation on an original charge of Possession of Cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.

James Tosatto, 46, of Boston Road in Brunswick, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony.

Sarah Vaccarelli, 31, of Maplewood Farms in Medina, was sentenced to one year in prison on three counts of Forgery, all of which are fifth-degree felonies.

Kyle Copley, 22, of Skypark Drive in Wadsworth, pleaded not guilty to one count of Burglary, a second-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 17.

Kenneth Cummings, 32, of Triskett Road in Cleveland, pleaded not guilty to the following charges: one count of Trafficking in Crack Cocaine, a fourth-degree and a charge that carries a forfeiture specification; one count of Trafficking in Cocaine within the Vicinity of a Juvenile or School, a fourth-degree felony; and one count of Trafficking in Cocaine, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 15.

Martez Hope, 18, of Pearl Road in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Robbery, a second-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 8.

Amie Moore, 20, of Redfern Road in Chippewa Lake, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft of a Dangerous Drug, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 8.

Carla Rohr, 27, of Old Eagle Drive in Brunswick, pleaded no contest to one count of Permitting Drug Abuse, a fifth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for October 12.

Karen Werner, 46, of Beverly Hills Drive in Brunswick, pleaded guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Cocaine, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for October 12.

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for September 13, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared in Judge Collier's court for criminal cases on September 13, 2010:

Jason Gangle, 19, of Ridge Road in Wadsworth, was sentenced to 180 days in jail for a probation violation on an original charge of Burglary, a fourth-degree felony.

Shamus Griffin, 22, of Lunn Road in Strongsville, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions, with 180 days in jail, on one count of Trafficking in Drugs, a fourth-degree felony.

Diana Pierce, 44, of Florida, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on one count of Theft and one count of Forgery, both of which are third-degree felonies. She also was ordered not to have any contact with the victim and to pay $126,304.33 in restitution.

Ronnie Speedy, 37, of Bloomfield Avenue in Akron, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions, with 180 days in jail, on one count of Possession of Drugs, a third-degree felony.

Daniel Curtis, 36, of West Bergey Street in Wadsworth, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Trafficking in Drugs, both of which are fourth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for November 17.

David Fowler, 31, of Medina Road in Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Failure to Give Notice of Change of Address, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for October 6.

Cameron Selbee, 19, of Greenwood Avenue in Rittman, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 17.

Timothy Tate, 37, of Mount Gilead, pleaded not guilty to one count of Non-Support of Dependents, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 22.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Medina County Adult Probation Department Report for August, 2010

Veronica Perry, Chief Adult Probation Officer for Medina County, reports that Judge Christopher Collier and Judge James Kimbler made the following referrals and assignments to her department in August:

Each judge assigned two defendants to intensive supervision in August.

Thirteen defendants were assigned to general supervision. Judge Collier assigned seven and Judge Kimbler assigned six.

Eight community service referrals were made during August. Judge Kimbler made seven and Judge Collier made one.

Eight defendants were required to report to the Medina County Adult Probation Department as a condition of their bond. Judge Kimbler imposed that condition in six cases and Judge Collier in two cases.

Judge Kimbler made 23 referrals for pre-sentence investigations and Judge Collier made 10 referrals.

Judge Kimbler made one referral for a intervention in lieu of incarceration report and granted two motions for intervention in lieu of conviction.

Each judge made one referral for an expungment of conviction report.

Judge Kimbler made one referral for a report regarding a defendant's eligibility for his Mental Health Docket.

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Defendants Sentenced by Judge Collier on Monday, August 30, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following people appeared in Judge Collier's court August 30:

Christopher Kever, 42, of Queen Avenue in Cleveland, was sentenced to one year in prison for a probation violation on an original charge of Theft, a fifth-degree felony.

Larry McHood, 53, of Phlox Avenue in Barberton, was sentenced to one year in prison for a probation violation on an original charge of Non-Support of Dependents, a fifth-degree felony.

James C. Palmer, 55, of Young Avenue in Medina, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a probation violation on an original charge of Domestic Violence, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Timothy Senz, 38, of West Liberty Street in Medina, was sentenced to one year in prison for a probation violation on an original charge of Non-Support of Dependents, a fifth-degree felony.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Judge Collier Arraignments for August 23, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following defendants appeared for arraignment in Judge Collier's courtroom on Monday, August 23, 2010:

Matthew Casey, 29, of Newcastle Drive in Akron, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 29.

David Fowler, 31, of Medina, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft of Credit Cards, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for October 6.

David Ingersoll, 47, of Franklin Street in Akron, pleaded not guilty to one count of Receiving Stolen Property, Motor Vehicle, a fourth-degree felony; one count of Receiving Stolen Property and one count Theft, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for October 13.

Vincent Martz, 22, of Princeton Drive in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Burglary, a third-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for October 20.

Gloria Nichols, 28, of South West End Avenue in Dayton, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a second-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for October 13.

Cody Steele, 18, of Chargary Drive in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Receiving Stolen Property, Motor Vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for October 4.

Wadsworth Man Cleared of Attempted Murder in Court Trial

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that Larry Adkins, 61, of Eric Lane in Wadsworth, was found guilty of one count of Menacing by Stalking, a fourth-degree felony. Sentencing is scheduled for September 7.

Judge Christopher Collier heard the two-day trial on August 16 and 17. Judge Collier also found Adkins not guilty of an Attempted Murder charge, which is a first-degree felony. Adkins was taken to the Medina County Jail, where he will remain until sentencing.

Defendants Sentenced by Judge Collier on Monday, August 23

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following defendants were sentenced by Judge Collier on Monday, August 23, 2010:

April Alford, 34, of Oak Street in Medina, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on two counts of Possession of Heroin, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. Her driver’s license was suspended for six months.

Lauren Beddow, 19, of High Street in Wadsworth, was sentenced to six months in prison on one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony.

Harold Brickles III, of West North Street in Medina, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions, with 180 days in jail, on five counts of Passing Bad Checks, all of which are fifth-degree felonies. He was ordered to pay $3,145.07 in restitution to his victims.

David Martin, 30, of Medina, was sentenced to six years in prison on one count of Failure to Give Notice of Change of Address, a first-degree felony.

India Shelton, 23, of Springdale Street in Akron, was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on one count of Forgery, a fifth-degree felony.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Judge Collier's Criminal Docket for August 16, 2010

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman reports that the following defendants appeared in Judge Collier’s courtroom on August 16, 2010, for criminal cases:

Jacob Durand, 19, of Hemlock Court in Brunswick, was sentenced to two years of community control sanctions, with 30 days in jail, on eight counts of Breaking and Entering, all of which are fifth-degree felonies. He also was ordered to pay $1,100 in restitution to his victims.

Anthony Glover, 26, of Foundry Street in Medina, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on one count of Domestic Violence, a fourth-degree felony.

Frank Steele, 38, of Beverly Hills Drive in Brunswick, was sentenced to six months in prison on two counts of Trafficking in Heroin, both of which are fifth-degree felonies.

Donald Wojciechowski, 35, of Crestway Oval in Brunswick, was sentenced to six months in prison on one count of Possession of Cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.

Brandon Burgess, 18, of Manchester Road in Akron, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 1.

Eric Cochran, 31, of East Avenue in Akron, pleaded not guilty to one count of Burglary, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 13.

Thomas Dishon, 23, of Berry Avenue in Cleveland, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 29.

Benjamin Eggert, 19, of Lawn Street in Valley City, pleaded not guilty to one count of Illegal Manufacture of Drugs, a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 24.

Ryan Ely, 24, of Brosius Road in Garrettsville, pleaded not guilty to one count of Trafficking in Drugs, Counterfeit Controlled Substance, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 22.

Anthony George, 18, of Dawn Court in Medina, pleaded not guilty to the following charges: one count of Vandalism, a fifth-degree felony; one count of Theft of a Credit Card, a fifth-degree felony; and ten counts of Receiving Stolen Property, Credit Cards, all of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for November 1.

Bridgett Gordon, 24, of South Main Street in Rittman, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft and one count of Theft of a Dangerous Drug, both of which are fourth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for November 8.

Joseph Maenza, 32, of Amherst Lane in Brunswick, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for December 1.

Michael Malin, 18, of Guilford Boulevard in Medina, pleaded not guilty to the following charges: one count of Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony; one count of Vandalism, a fifth-degree felony; one count of Theft of a Credit Card, a fifth-degree felony; five counts of Misuse of Credit Cards, all of which are fifth-degree felonies; and ten counts of Receiving Stolen Property, Credit Cards, all of which are fifth-degree felonies. The Tampering and Vandalism charges carry a forfeiture specification. A jury trial is scheduled for November 1.

Amber Reeve, 23, of Phelps Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls, pleaded not guilty to one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 8.

Shawn Shea, 18, of Andrews Road in Medina, pleaded not guilty to the following charges: one count of Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony; one count of Vandalism, a fifth-degree felony; one count of Theft of a Credit Card, a fifth-degree felony; and ten counts of Receiving Stolen Property, Credit Cards, all of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for October 25.

Ian Smith, 20, of Egypt Road in Medina, pleaded not guilty to two counts of Aggravated Vehicular Assault, one of which is a third-degree felony and one of which is a fourth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 22.

Christopher VanHauter, 43, of Wolf Avenue in Wadsworth, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Heroin, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 29.

Cynthia Vatilla-Almalkawi, 46, of Apple Court in Akron, pleaded not guilty to one count of Theft, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 22.

Donald Whitford, 36, of Black River School Road, pleaded not guilty to one count of Identity Theft and one count of Forgery, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for November 17.

Colin Wojdacz, 29, of Seville Road in Seville, pleaded not guilty to one count of Possession of Drugs, a fifth-degree felony. A jury trial is scheduled for November 8.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Medina County Judges File July Caseload Reports

Judge Collier and Judge Kimbler filed their Ohio Supreme Court Reports on new cases and disposition of old cases for July of 2010. The numbers break down as follows:

At the beginning of July Judge Collier had 726 cases assigned to his docket and Judge Kimbler had 751 cases assigned to his docket. During July, Judge Collier had 128 new cases assigned to his docket and Judge Kimbler had 135 cases assigned to his docket. Judge Collier had 23 cases transferred to, reactivated on, or redesignated on his docket while Judge Kimbler had 16 such cases.

During the month Judge Collier disposed of 180 cases and Judge Kimbler disposed of 128 cases. At the end of July, Judge Collier had 697 cases on his docket and Judge Kimbler had 760 cases pending on his docket.

During the month, the three biggest categories of cases on each Judge's docket were Foreclosures, Other Civil and Criminal. The categories with the least number of cases were Products Liability and Professional Torts.