The Ashland County Common Pleas courtroom, as photographed on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Credit: Dillon Carr

ASHLAND — There were 28 people sentenced in November for felony convictions in Ashland County.

Three people were sentenced Nov. 1

  • Brandon Morrison, 36, of Ashland, received six years in prison minimum and nine years maximum for a charge of felonious assault, combined with one count of domestic violence. Morrison also received 180 days in jail for a count of child endangerment, to be served concurrently. He received an additional 12-month prison sentence for another count of domestic violence. Morrison received 229 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his incarceration, Morrison could be placed on post-release control for a period of 18 months to three years. Morrison’s original charges were filed March 19.
  • Jose B. Suazo, 36, of Manhattan, New York, received a six-month prison sentence for a charge of possession of cocaine. He was also sentenced to an additional 180-day sentence for a charge of operating a vehicle while under the influence of a listed controlled substance or a listed metabolite of a controlled substance. Suazo will serve his sentences concurrently, and received 146 days of jail credit for time already served. His Ohio operator’s license will be suspended for a year, and Suazo could be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon completion of his sentences. The original charges were filed Oct. 12, 2023.
  • Deanna Sims, 50, of Crestline, received a six-month prison sentence for a charge of identity fraud. Sims must also pay $463.26 in restitution. She received 17 days of jail credit for time already served. Sims could receive up to two years of post-release control upon completion of her sentence. Her original charges were filed June 14.

Two people were sentenced Nov. 4

  • Erik Resar, 40, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine months in prison for a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound. He received 26 days of jail credit for time already served. Resar could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence. An Ashland County grand jury originally filed the charge against Resar Feb. 8.
  • Alayah Cordle, 26, of Ashland, received two consecutive nine-month prison sentences — one for a charge of possession of cocaine, and the second for possession of a fentanyl-related compound. She could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of her sentence. Cordle’s original charge was filed Dec. 15, 2022.

Five people were sentenced Nov. 7

  • Jeremiah Kleinsmith, 39, of Ashland, received a 180-day prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He received 84 days of jail credit for time already served, and had 96 days of his sentence suspended upon completion of a year of inpatient treatment. Kleinsmith will be placed on community control for three years. Should he violate the terms of his community control, Kleinsmith could be subject to reserved prison time for his five charges: aggravated possession of methamphetamine, possession of a fentanyl-related compound and three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Kleinsmith was also ordered to pay fines of $100 plus costs for each of his charges. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office originally filed charges against Kleinsmith on April 24.
  • Bobby Sallee, 41, of Burbank, received one year in prison for a charge of receiving stolen property. Sallee earned 117 days of jail credit for time already served, and could be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence. Sallee’s original charge was filed Feb. 9.
  • Katie Roberson, 32, of Sullivan, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. She received 106 days for time already served, and could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of her sentence. Roberson’s charge originated Nov. 17, 2023.
  • Chhabi Bhandari, 23, of Columbus, received a 140-day sentence for a charge of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle. He also received a five-day sentence for a count of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug or a combination of them. Bhandari earned 145 days of jail credit for time already served. He also had to pay a $375 financial sanction for his charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug or a combination of them. Bhandari’s charges originated April 15, 2022.
  • Mackenzie Stauffer, 36, of Massillon, received intervention in lieu of conviction for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. Stauffer must remain under supervision for two years. She’s required to maintain her sobriety and comply with all the terms of her supervision. Stauffer also must complete a drug and alcohol program. Her charges originated May 10.

Three people were sentenced Nov. 8

  • Michael Pondexter, 29, of Ashland, received 18 months in prison for a charge of strangulation, and 180 days for a charge of domestic violence. His sentences are to be served concurrently. He earned 62 days of jail credit for time already served, and could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence. Pondexter’s charges originated Sept. 9.
  • Jacqueline Lovell, 46, of Bucyrus, was ordered to complete a sober living program for her charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. She’ll be on community control for two years. The court also ordered Lovell to complete 200 hours of community work service, and to pay a $250 financial sanction, plus costs. Lovell’s charge originated March 14.
  • Marvin Kirkpatrick, 28, of Ashland, was ordered to 180 days in prison for a charge of possession of cocaine. But, Kirkpatrick’s sentence was suspended, contingent on his completion of a six-month stint in a community-based correctional facility. He’ll be placed on community control for two years, and was ordered to pay $100 plus costs in financial sanctions for each of his two charges of possession of cocaine.

Four people were sentenced Nov. 18

  • Derek Brooks, 27, of Solon, received a nine-month sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of oxycodone. His Ohio operator’s license is also suspended for three years. Brooks received 69 days of jail credit for time already served. He could be placed on post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence. Brooks’ case originated on Nov. 16, 2023.
  • Chad Sexton, 42, of Ashland, received a 60-day prison sentence for a charge of possession of a fentanyl-related compound. He also received a $250 financial sanction. Sexton earned four days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his sentence, Sexton will be placed on community control for two years. He must also complete 100 hours of community work service. Sexton’s charge originated Jan. 11.
  • Rachael Thieme, 48, of Ashland, was placed on community control for five years for a charge of complicity in the commission of an offense. If she violates the terms of her community control, Thieme could serve between six and 18 months in prison. Thieme was also ordered to pay $100 plus costs in financial sanctions and $19,877.33 in restitution. She must complete 100 hours of community work service. Thieme’s charge originated March 15.
  • Britney Bikauskas, 37, of Ashland, received intervention in lieu of conviction for a charge of possession of cocaine. She also received a 120-day prison sentence for a count of endangering children, with 114 days of jail credit for time already served. As part of Bikauskas’ intervention in lieu of conviction, she will be under supervision for two years, and must maintain sobriety and comply with the terms of her supervision. Bikauskas must also complete a drug and alcohol program. Her charges originated Feb. 17, 2023.

One person was sentenced Nov. 21

  • Justin Jones, 24, of Wooster, received intervention in lieu of conviction for a charge of aggravated possession of pysilocyn. Jones will be under supervision for two years and must maintain sobriety and compliance with the terms of his supervision. He must also complete a drug and alcohol program. Jones’ charge originated Feb. 9.

Two people were sentenced Nov. 22

  • Jujuan Glover, 23, of Marion, received a two-to-three year prison sentence for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine, along with a one-year sentence for a firearm specification. The sentences are to be served consecutively. Glover received one day of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his incarceration, Glover will be placed on post-release control for a period of 18 months to three years. Glover’s charges originated Feb. 8.
  • Rodney Filibeck, 59, of Mansfield, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine and 24 months for a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug or a combination of them. Filibeck’s sentences are to be served consecutively. Filibeck also received a three-year suspension of his Ohio operator’s license and a $1,350 financial sanction. He earned 237 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his incarceration, he could be placed on post-release control for up to two years. Filibeck’s charges originated April 11.

Five people were sentenced Nov. 25

  • Tyler Hughes, 25, of Ashland, received 60 days in prison for a charge of forgery. He earned four days of jail credit for time already served. Hughes will also be placed on community control for two years upon completion of his sentence. He must pay a financial sanction of $150 plus costs and $1,000 in restitution. Hughes’ charge originated June 14.
  • Richard Carr, 19, of Dalton, received 60 days in prison for a charge of possession of L.S.D. He also earned 60 days of jail credit for time already served. Carr will complete two years of community control, and must pay a $250 financial sanction. Carr’s charge originated April 12.
  • Benjamin Gingerich, 28, of Wellington, received a nine-month sentence for a charge of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. He also received a 12-month sentence for a firearm specification. The two sentences are to be served consecutively. Gingerich earned six days of jail credit for time already served. Gingerich’s Ohio operator’s license will be suspended for a five-year period. Upon completion of his incarceration, Gingerich could be placed on post-release control for up to two years. His charges originated Sept. 1, 2023.
  • Lawrence Dingus, 53, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He received 50 days of jail credit for time already served. Dingus also had his Ohio operator’s license suspended for two years. Upon completion of his incarceration, Dingus could be subject to up to two years of post-release control. Dingus’ charge originated Oct. 7.
  • Draven Stackhouse, 25, of Ashland, received a six-month prison sentence for aggravated possession of bromazolam. He earned 48 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his incarceration, Stackhouse could be subject to up to two years of post-release control. Stackhouse’s charge originated Sept. 9, 2022.

Three people were sentenced Nov. 26

  • Daniel Oxender, 33, of Lorain, received a 12-month prison sentence for a charge of child endangering. Oxender earned 167 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his incarceration, Oxender could be subject to up to two years of post-release control. Oxender’s charges originated Jan. 12.
  • Michael Irons, 39, of Columbus, received a 12-month prison sentence for a charge of possessing weapons under disability. He received an additional 180-day sentence for a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them. Irons’ sentences are to be served concurrently. He earned 17 days of jail credit for time already served. Irons also received a one-year suspension of his Ohio operator’s license and must pay a financial sanction of $375 plus costs. Upon completion of his incarceration, Irons could be subject to up to two years of post-release control. Irons’ charges originated Nov. 12.
  • Walter Sprinkle, 47, of Ashland, received a 12-month prison sentence for a charge of strangulation and a 180-day prison sentence for a charge of endangering children. Sprinkle earned 160 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his sentence, Sprinkle could be subject to up to two years of post-release control. His charges originated June 20.

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