39 people sentenced in Ashland County Common Pleas Court in June

ASHLAND — Thirty-nine people received sentences in June for felony convictions in Ashland County.

Twelve people were sentenced June 3.

• William Acker Crim, 24, of Ashland, received 18-month prison sentences for each of his seven counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, or a total sentence of 126 months (10 years and six months). Crim earned 284 days of jail credit for time already served, and will be subject to post-release control for five years upon completion of his incarceration. Crim will also be classified as a Tier II sex offender, and will have to register his “residence, place of employment and higher education” every 180 days for 25 years. The initial charges were filed Aug. 25, 2023.
• Todd Brown, 39, of Fostoria, received a 12-month prison sentence for a charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle. He also received a 14-month sentence for a charge of grand theft of a motor vehicle. Brown’s sentences will be served concurrently, and he earned 70 days of jail credit for time already served. The court also ordered Brown to pay $1,800 in restitution to the victim in the case. He could be subject to up to two years of post-release control following the completion of his incarceration. Initial charges against Brown were filed March 14, 2024.
• Duante Cox, 27, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, received a nine-month prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. He also received six-month charges, each, for two separate counts of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle. Cox will serve the sentences consecutively, with the sentences totaling to 15 months. He received 172 days of jail credit for time already served. Cox also had his Ohio operator’s license suspended for two years, and could be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon completion of his incarceration. The initial charges were filed Nov. 2, 2023.
• Nicholas Dinninger, 34, of Mansfield, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, and to 30 days in prison for a charge of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. The two sentences are to be served concurrently. He earned 182 days of jail credit for time already served. Dinninger was also ordered to pay financial sanctions of $150 for each charge. He could be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon the completion of his incarceration. The charges against Dinninger originated Dec. 5, 2023.
• Joseph Doering, 37, of Mansfield, received a six-month prison sentence and a $150 fine for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Doering’s Ohio operator’s license was also suspended for two years, and he could be subject to post-release control for up to two years post-incarceration. Doering received a 127-day jail credit for time already served. Initial charges against Doering were filed Oct. 26, 2023.
• Trevor Hart, 26, of Burbank, received an 18-month prison sentence for a count of aggravated vehicular assault, and a 180-day prison sentence for a count of operating a vehicle while under the influence of a listed controlled substance or a listed metabolite of a controlled substance. Hart was also sentenced on a third count for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them, combined with the other count of operating a vehicle while under the influence. Hart’s sentences are to be served concurrently. Hart received two days of jail credit for time already served. He also had financial sanctions against him of $250 plus costs for the aggravated vehicular assault, and $375 plus costs for operating a vehicle under the influence. His Ohio operator’s license was suspended for five years. Hart could be placed on post-release control for up to two years following the completion of his sentence. The initial charges were filed Dec. 8, 2023.
• Joey Kotz, 30, of Bordentown, New Jersey, received a prison sentence of 180 days for a count of counterfeiting. For a second count of possession of cocaine, Kotz was approved to attend the Hope Center Ministries 12-month residential addiction recovery and vocational training program. Kotz has to pay for the Hope Center Ministries program out of pocket, and received two $100 fines for each count. She received 145 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of her sentence, Kotz will be subject to three years of probation supervision. Initial charges against Kotz were filed Jan. 11, 2024.
• Steven A. Reed, 47, of Greensprings, received a 12-month prison sentence for a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound. Reed earned 105 days of jail credit for time already served. He could be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his incarceration. The initial charge against Reed was filed June 10, 2021.
• Amanda Wuchich, 38, of Mansfield, received three years of community control for three charges against her: aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine and possessing drug abuse instruments. She was also ordered to complete 300 hours of community service and to complete a drug and alcohol program. If Wuchich violates the terms of her community control, she’ll receive time in prison. Wuchich was also ordered to pay financial sanctions of $250 for each of her three charges. The initial charges against Wuchich were filed July 14, 2023.
• Michael Williams, 65, of Shelby, received two years of supervision in lieu of conviction for a charge of possession of cocaine. Williams will also have to maintain sobriety and comply with the terms of his supervision, along with completing a drug and alcohol program. The initial charge against Williams was filed Aug. 10, 2023.
• Jamie Robinson, 52, of Ashland, received two years of supervision in lieu of conviction for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Robinson will have to comply with the terms of his supervision, maintain sobriety and complete a drug and alcohol program. Robinson’s charge originated Feb. 12.
• Matthew Schneider, 28, of Cincinnati, received two years of supervision in lieu of conviction for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Schneider will also have to maintain sobriety and comply with other terms of his supervision. He’ll complete a drug and alcohol program, too. The initial charge against Schneider was filed Feb. 8.

Two people were sentenced June 4

• Daniel Lester, 25, of Mansfield, was sentenced to three, 12-month sentences for each of three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. The sentences are to be served concurrently, and Lester earned 49 days of jail credit for time already served. Lester also had his operator’s license suspended for two years. He could also be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon completion of his incarceration. The initial charges were filed March 14.
• Leighanne Waldo-Grumeny, 30, of Ashland, received a 180-day prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs following an intervention in lieu of conviction violation. But, Waldo-Grumeny’s sentence could be suspended upon admission to a community-based correctional facility, CROSSWAEH, located in Tiffin. Waldo-Grumeny earned a 37-day jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of incarceration, Waldo-Grumeny will be placed on probation for three years. Waldo-Grumeny also received a $150 financial sanction. The initial charge was filed May 12.

Ten people were sentenced June 10

• Seth Geaslen, 35, of Cleveland, received a nine-month prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He earned 155 days of jail credit for time already served. For a second charge of resisting arrest, Geaslen received a previously imposed a 45-day sentence. He could be placed on post-release control for up to two years following completion of his incarceration. Initial charges against Geaslen were filed July 13, 2023. A second case against Geaslen, with charges for possession of a fentanyl-related compound and attempted tampering with evidence, originated Feb. 12. For those offenses, Geaslen received five years of community control, though prison would be imposed if he violated the terms of community control. He was also ordered to complete a one-year inpatient treatment program following completion of his nine-month prison sentence for aggravated possession of methamphetamine. In the second case, Geaslen earned 119 days of jail credit for time already served.
• Devlin Miller, 22, of Ashland, received nine months in prison for attempted felonious assault, 180 days for a charge of domestic violence and 90 days for a charge of criminal damaging or endangering. Miller will serve his sentences concurrently, with a total of nine months of incarceration. He earned 112 days of jail credit for time already served. Miller will be on post-release control for one to three years following completion of his incarceration. Miller’s charges originated Feb. 21.
• Nina Nephew, 19, of Cincinnati, received a 180-day sentence with 170 days suspended for a charge of petty theft. Nephew earned three days of jail credit for time already served. She also received two years of probation, and must complete 200 hours of community service. Nephew also had a financial sanction, and paid a $250 fine. The initial charge was filed Jan. 9, 2024.
• Emily O’Brien, 18, of Perrysburg, received a 180-day sentence for a charge of petty theft. O’Brien had 170 days of her sentence suspended, and had earned three days of jail credit for time already served. O’Brien also received two years of probation, a $250 fine and was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service. Her initial charge was filed Jan. 9, 2024.
• Lashell Cordwell, 43, of Mansfield, was sentenced to eight months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs following a community control violation. Cordwell earned 154 days of jail credit for time already served. He could be placed on post-release control for up to two years following completion of his incarceration. Cordwell’s charge originated May 12, 2023.
• Cortez Larkin, 41, of Columbus, received an 18-month prison sentence for a charge of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. Larkin earned 276 days of jail credit for time already served. His operator’s license will also be suspended for three years. Larkin could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his incarceration. Larkin’s charge originated Sept. 11, 2023.
• Scott Reynolds, 46, of Columbus, received nine months in prison for a charge of possession of cocaine. He earned 88 days of jail credit for time already served. Reynolds also had his operator’s license suspended for two years, and could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his incarceration. The charge against Reynolds was initially filed Feb. 9.
• Robert Johnson, 59, of Savannah, was sentenced to a 180-day suspended prison sentence for one count of possession of heroin. Johnson’s sentence was suspended dependent on his completion of a six-month community-based correctional facility program at CROSSWAEH, located in Tiffin. Johnson will also spend three years on community control, though prison could be imposed if he violates the terms of it. Johnson earned 10 days of jail credit for time already served. The charge against Johnson originated Jan. 12.
• Amont Owens, 47, of Ashland, received a 30-month sentence for a charge of domestic violence, an 18-month prison sentence for a charge of intimidation and a 180-day sentence for making false allegation of peace officer misconduct. Owens will serve the 30 month and 18 month charges consecutively. The 180-day sentence will be served concurrently, which means Owens’ total time in prison amounts to 48 months. He earned 150 days of jail credit for time already served. Owens will be placed on post-release control for one to three years upon completion of his incarceration. The initial charges were filed Jan. 16.
• Joshua Schoonover, 32, of Ashland, received two years of supervision in lieu of conviction for two counts of theft, one count of misuse of credit cards, two counts of possession of drugs and one count of possession of cocaine. Schoonover will have to maintain sobriety and comply with the terms of his supervision. He’ll also have to complete a drug and alcohol program. The initial charges were filed April 11.

Three people were sentenced June 11

• Zachary T. Fox, 38, of Milan, received a 12-month prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. The sentence came after a violation of Fox’s community control. Fox earned 106 days in jail credit for time already served. He may also be placed on post-release control for up to two years following completion of his incarceration. Fox’s initial charge was filed Jan. 9, 2020.
• Trebor Simon, 30, of West Salem, was sentenced to 180 days in prison for a charge of domestic violence. He also was given a financial sanction of $250. Simon earned 67 days of jail credit for time already served. Simon’s charge originated May 16, 2024.
• Joanna Mueller, 36, of Ashland, received a 120-day sentence for a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug or a combination of them. She also was sentenced to 120 days for a charge of possessing criminal tools. Mueller will serve the sentences concurrently, and earned 64 days of jail credit for time already served. She also received a financial sanction of $1,350, and her operator’s license is suspended for three years. Mueller will be on probation for two years as well. Initial charges were filed Sept. 15, 2023.

Three people were sentenced June 17

• Tyrone Tywan Lavel Robinson, 27, of Cleveland, received a 23-day prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. He also earned 23 days of jail credit for time already served. Robinson was placed on probation for two years, and must complete 200 hours of community service along with a drug and alcohol program. If he violates the terms of his probation, he will serve a six- to 12-month prison sentence. He also received a financial sanction of $250. Robinson’s initial charge was filed May 12, 2024.
• Nicholas Phillips, 36, of Warren, was sentenced to six to nine years in prison for a charge of attempted kidnapping. He also received an 18-month sentence for a charge of domestic violence. Phillips will serve the two sentences consecutively. He received 223 days of jail credit for time already served. Phillips could also be placed on post-release control for up to two years following completion of his incarceration. The charges against Phillips originated Sept. 11, 2023.
• Toshia Jones, 33, of Columbus, received two years of supervision in lieu of conviction for one count of possession of psilocyn, one count of possession of LSD, one count of possession of drugs and one charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them. Jones must maintain sobriety and comply with the terms of supervision. Jones did receive three days of jail time for the charge of operating a vehicle under the influence, along with a one-year suspension of her operator’s license. Jones also was ordered to pay a $375 financial sanction. The initial charges were filed Sept. 8, 2022.

Two people were sentenced June 18

• Tyler Hamilton, 40, of Ashland, received 180-day prison sentences for each of two counts of assault. The sentences are to be served concurrently, and Hamilton earned 100 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his incarceration, Hamilton will be placed on probation for three years. Hamilton also has to pay financial sanctions of $250 for each charge. Hamilton’s charges originated Sept. 8, 2023.
• Clintona Thompson, 50, of Marysville, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs; six months for possession of a fentanyl-related compound; and 180 days for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them. Thompson’s sentences are to be served concurrently. Thompson also received a three year operator’s license suspension, and a $375 financial sanction. Thompson could be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon completion of incarceration. Initial charges were filed Oct. 12, 2023.

Five people were sentenced June 24

• Gary Spitler, 49, of Lakeville, received a 12-month sentence for aggravated possession of drugs following a violation of community control. He also received a 12-month sentence for a different case. The second 12-month sentence was for a charge of attempted failure to appear as required by recognizance, and also came after a community control violation. The two sentences are to be served concurrently. Spitler earned 118 days of jail credit for time already served. He could also be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his incarceration. The initial charge for aggravated possession of drugs was filed on Feb. 11, 2022, while the attempted failure to appear as required by recognizance charge originated June 9, 2022.
• Dean Forbush, 62, of Sullivan, received a nine month prison sentence for a charge of having weapons under disability, along with a six month sentence for possession of LSD. He also received a 12-month prison sentence for a firearm specification. The nine-month and six-month sentences are to be served concurrently, while the 12-month sentence is to be served consecutively. In total, Forbush will be in prison for 21 months. He earned 190 days of jail credit for time already served. Forbush also had his operator’s license suspended for two years, and upon completion of his incarceration, could be subject to up to two years of post-release control. Forbush’s charges originated Nov. 27, 2023.
• Taylor Rager, 30, of Medina, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound. Rager also received a 180-day sentence for a charge of endangering children. The two sentences are to be served concurrently. Rager’s operator’s license will also be suspended for two years, and Rager could be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon completion of the sentences. The initial charges were filed Oct. 13, 2023.
• Gabriele Bolon, 32, of New Philadelphia, received a 60-day sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. She earned two days of jail credit for time already served. Bolon was also ordered to two years of probation, along with completion of substance abuse and mental health counseling. She received a financial sanction of $250, too. If Bolon violates the terms of her probation, she could face six months to a year in prison. Bolon’s charge originated Jan. 11.
• Tyler Schaeg, 42, of Ashland, was sentenced to 180 days in prison for attempted theft, but 176 days of the sentence were suspended, so long as Schaeg follows the terms of his probation. Schaeg also earned four days of jail credit for time already served. He will be placed on probation for two years, was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and will have to pay a $250 fine. He’ll also have to pay $20,714.61 in restitution to the victim in the case. Schaeg’s charge originated Jan. 12.

Two people were sentenced June 27

• Brian Edgell, 33, of Shreve, received a nine-month prison sentence for violating a protection order; a 180-day sentence for domestic violence; and a nine-month sentence for intimidation of an attorney. The nine-month sentences are to be served consecutively, while the 180-day sentence will be served concurrently. In total, Edgell will be incarcerated for 18 months. He earned 117 days in jail credit for time already served. Edgell will also be placed on post-release control for one to three years following completion of his incarceration. The initial charges were filed Oct. 12, 2023.
• Carrie Mackenzie Johnson, 26, of Ashland, received a 48-day prison sentence for a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound. She also earned 48 days of jail credit for time already served. Johnson will be on probation supervision for two years and must complete 100 hours of community service. If she violates the terms of her probation, she could be subject to six to 12 months in prison. Johnson also received a $250 financial sanction. The initial charge was filed May 12, 2024.