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.

Akron Woman Pleads to Receiving Stolen Property from Lodi Outlets Mall

Makeda D. Carey of Danmead Avenue in Akron, Ohio, appeared in Judge Kimbler's courtroom on Wednesday, August 18, and entered a plea of no contest to a charge of Receiving Stolen Property, a fifth degree felony, and Possessing Criminal Tools, a fifth degree felony. Judge Kimbler accepted the no contest pleas and found her guilty. Judge Kimbler then continued her bond and ordered a pre-sentence investigation. The indictment alleges that the victims were the Children's Place, Eddie Bauer, and Ralph Lauren stores in the Lodi Outlet Mall in southern Medina County. Judge Kimbler will impose sentence on September 30, 2010.

Spencer Woman Changes Plea to Receiving Stolen Property Charge

Kelly Lafferty of Liberty Street in Spencer, Ohio, appeared in Judge Kimbler's courtroom on Monday, August 9, 2010 Although Ms. Lafferty was indicted for a fifth degree felony of Receiving Stolen Property, the State offered to amend the charge to a first degree misdemeanor provided she entered a guilty plea. Ms. Lafferty agreed and Judge Kimbler took the change of plea. Judge Kimbler then ordered a pre-sentence investigation and will impose sentence on September 23.