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

ASHLAND — There were 25 people sentenced in May for felony convictions in Ashland County.

Ashland County Common Pleas Judge Dave Stimpert ordered the following sentences, unless otherwise noted.

Two people sentenced May 2

  • Amy Jo Caskey, 52, of West Salem, was sentenced to 15 months in prison following her conviction of attempted having weapons under disability. It was an amended charge. She received 131 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon release, she faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. She owes court costs. The original charge was filed Sept. 13, 2024.
  • Najona Johnson, 31, of Garfield Heights, was sentenced to two nine-month prison sentences, to be served concurrently following a conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear. She received 84 days of jail credit. Upon release, she faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. She owes court costs. Original charges were filed Nov. 4, 2024.

Four people sentenced May 5

  • James Council, 29, of Columbus, was sentenced to two prison terms totaling 27 months, to be served consecutively. He also received a three-year driver’s license suspension. The ruling comes after a conviction of aggravated possession of amphetamine and fraudulent actions concerning Vehicle Identification Number. He received 26 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. Original charges were filed Oct. 11, 2022.
  • Jackson Sabouron, 20, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine months in prison following a conviction of having weapons under disability. A charge of improper handling was dismissed. He received 195 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. He owes court costs. The original charge was filed Oct. 25, 2024.
  • April Parks, 45, of Ashland, was sentenced to one year in prison following the conviction of cruelty to animals. She received 136 days of jail credit. Upon release, she faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. She owes court costs. The original charge was filed May 2, 2024.
  • Xan McCarty, 37, of Mansfield, was sentenced to three prison terms totaling 18 months, to be served consecutively. The ruling came after a conviction of three counts of aggravated trafficking of methamphetamine. He received 66 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. He owes court costs. Original charges were filed Dec. 23, 2024.

Two people sentenced May 9

  • Cody Lawrence, 33, of Mansfield, was sentenced four prison terms totaling 18 months following convictions in two separate cases. In one case, he was charged with possession of cocaine. In the other case, he was charged with illegal conveyance, possession of cocaine and resisting arrest. He received 205 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. He owes court costs. The original charges were filed May 15, 2023.
  • Darryl Marks, 33, of Sullivan, was sentenced to five to 7.5 years in prison following a conviction of trafficking in a fentanyl related compound and trafficking heroin. He also faces a $10,000 financial sanction, in addition to owing court costs. Other drug-related charges were dismissed. He received 97 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces a mandatory two- to five-year mandatory post release control sanction. The original charges were filed Feb. 7.

Two people sentenced May 12

  • Christopher Paisley, 57, of Loudonville, was sentenced to two years of community control in which he must complete a mental health assessment and counseling. He received 180 days of jail, but it was suspended. He faces a $375 financial sanction and court costs. The judge also suspended his driver’s license for five years and he must complete 200 hours of community work service. The rulings come after the conviction of failure to comply and an OVI. He received four days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. Original charges were filed Nov. 22, 2024.
  • Christopher Honeycutt, 30, of Ashland, was sentenced to two 12-month prison terms totaling two years, but they will be served concurrently. The ruling comes after a conviction of trespassing in a habitation and aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He received 103 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. The charges were filed Feb. 5.

Two people sentenced May 16

  • Brendan Sanders, 21, of Ashland, was sentenced to 12 months in prison following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He received 225 days of jail credit. He owes court costs. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. The original charge was filed Dec. 22, 2023.
  • A visiting judge, James L. Kimbler sentenced Harold Hootman to two prison terms of 33 months and 180 days following the convictions of abduction and assault. He received 33 months of jail credit already served. The original charge was filed Oct. 13, 2022.

Five people sentenced May 19

  • Brendan Sanders, 21, of Ashland, was sentenced to a total of four years in prison for the convictions of aggravated possession of methamphetamine, theft from a person in a protected class and aggravated drug trafficking. The sentences come from five convictions from three separate cases. He received 225 days of jail credit for one charge and 153 days for another. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. He owes court costs. Charges were originally filed on Dec. 22, 2023, Jan. 16, 2024 and Feb. 12, 2024.
  • Taeshawn Greene, 21, of Toledo, was sentenced to two-years of mandatory community control with reserved prison time following the convictions of breaking and entering, possessing criminal tools and receiving stolen property. One charge was dismissed. He received 22 days of jail credit and faces a $100 financial sanction along with court costs. Original charges were filed Dec. 4, 2024.
  • Okey Slack, 43, of Ashland, was sentenced to two years of community control with resesrved prison time following the conviction of strangulation. A charge of domestic violence was dismissed. Slack received 333 days of jail credit. Upon release, Slack faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. Slack owes court costs. Original charges were filed March 14, 2024.
  • Cory Hunt, 44, of Ashland, was sentenced to two 180-day prison terms, to be served concurrently, following the conviction of aggravated possession of DMT and possession of LSD. Charges of domestic violence and endangering children were dismissed. He owes court costs and a $150 financial sanction. He received 171 days of jail credit. Original charges were filed Jan. 12, 2024.
  • Riley Davis, 32, of Bryan, OH, was sentenced to two years of community control following the conviction of misuse of a credit card. Davis owes court costs and a $150 financial sanction, plus restitution. Davis received two days of jail credit. The original charge was filed Jan. 12, 2024.

One person received an ‘in lieu of conviction’ on May 19

  • Mark Huber, 38, of Parma, received a ruling referred to as “in lieu of conviction” for a conviction of aggravated possession of amphetamine and theft. Under the plan, Huber will undergo two years of supervision, maintain sobriety and compliance with terms of supervision, and complete a drug and alcohol program. He also owes court costs. Original charges were filed Feb. 14.

One person sentenced May 22

  • Sabrina Love, of Norwalk, was sentenced to seven months in prison following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. She received 107 days of jail credit. She owes court costs. Upon release, she faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. The original charge was filed Feb. 7.

One person received an ‘in lieu of conviction’ on May 22

  • Dusty Swiger, 52, of New London, received a ruling referred to as “in lieu of conviction” for a conviction of theft. Under the plan, Swiger will undergo two years of supervision, maintain sobriety and compliance with the terms of supervision, complete a mental health program, pay restitution and court costs. The original charge was filed Nov. 14, 2024.

One person sentenced May 23

  • Derrick Watson, 40, of Nova, was sentenced to 36 months in prison following the amended conviction of strangulation. Charges of felonious assault and endangering children were dismissed. He received 426 days of jail credit. He owes court costs. Upon release, he faces mandatory post release control of one to three years. Original charges were filed March 25, 2024.

Three people sentenced on May 29

  • Kathryn Sazabo-Root, 36, of Youngstown, was sentenced to two years of community control and reserved prison time following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine and theft. She also faces a $5,000 financial sanction along with owing court costs. She received seven days of jail credit. She must also forfeit the interest in her vehicle, maintain sobriety and compliance of supervision and complete a drug and alcohol program. Original charges were filed Oct. 7, 2024.
  • Nathan Brown, 29, of Akron, was sentenced to a three-year prison term for the convictions of failure to comply with a one-year firearm spec, having weapons under disability and two counts of aggravated menacing. Two other charges were dismissed. He also faces a three-year driver’s license suspension and owes court costs. He received 278 days of jail credit. Original charges were filed Aug. 27, 2024.
  • Bobbi Parker, 56, of Akron, was sentenced to nine months in prison following the conviction of theft. He received 76 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. He owes court costs. The original charge was filed July 11, 2024.

One person sentenced on May 30

  • Colton Flannery, 24, of Mansfield, was sentenced to two years of community control and reserved prison time following the conviction of six drug-related charges, including possession of a fentanyl related compound. Two other charges were dismissed. He received 85 days of jail credit. Upon release, he faces an optional two-year post release control sanction. Original charges were filed May 23, 2024.

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