Two Men Sentenced for Medina Robbery

Judge James L. Kimbler sentenced two men for a robbery that they committed on November 25, 2009 at the Regal Cinemas in Medina, Ohio. The victims were a young couple that were dating and were both home on a break from their respective colleges. The defendants were Lucas D. Carter, 19, of Birch Hill Drive in Medina and Sean Swarthout of North Jefferson Street in Medina. Mr. Swarthout was found guilty following a trial to the court while Mr. Carter was found guilty following a change of plea. Both men were convicted of Robbery, a third degree felony.

Judge Kimbler sentenced Mr. Carter to attend the community based correctional facility in Lorain County and then placed him under the supervision of the Medina County Adult Probation Department for three years. In the event that he violates the conditions of his supervision, he is looking at a one year prison sentence, although he would get credit for the time spent at the Lorain County CBCF.

Judge Kimbler sentenced Mr. Swarthout to 180 days in the Medina County Jail, and gave him credit for the 100 days that he was in jail before he was sentenced. Like Mr. Carter, he was put under the supervision of the Medina County Adult Probation Department for three years. In the event that he violates the conditions of his supervision, he is looking at a two year prison sentence.

Medina Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery

Lucas D. Carter of Jackson Street in Medina, Ohio, entered a change of plea to one count of Robbery in Judge Kimbler's court on Monday, August 9, 2010. Originally Mr. Carter was charged with two counts of Robbery. Count I was a second degree felony and Count II was a third degree felony. The State moved to dismiss Count I in exchange for Mr. Carter entering a guilty plea to Count II. Following the dismissal of Count I, Mr. Carter entered a guilty plea to Count II. Judge Kimbler continued Mr. Carter's bond and ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Sentencing is set for September 23, 2010.