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ASHLAND — There were 21 people sentenced in August for felony convictions in Ashland County.

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

The following names stem from a report generated by Stimpert. Those not included in the report include:

  • 25-CRI-112 STATE OF OHIO  vs  GUILL, ANDREW – Extradition
  • 24-CRI-082 STATE OF OHIO  vs  SMITH, KACY – warrant
  • 25-CRI-072 STATE OF OHIO  vs  JACKSON, SA’QUALA MONAE – warrant
  • 25-CRI-110 STATE OF OHIO  vs  HOLLADAY, DONALD – dismissed
  • 25-CRI-101 STATE OF OHIO  vs  LINDBERG, JESSE – Extradition

Three people received ‘in lieu of conviction’ rulings

  • Kristina Clady, 31, of Ashland, received an ILC ruling that involves two years of supervision, three days of jail credit already served, drug and alcohol treatment, maintenance of sobriety and court costs. The ILC follows a conviction of possession of cocaine. The case originated Nov. 14, 2024.
  • Brittany Bryans, 37, of Ashland, received an ILC ruling that involves two years of supervision, 93 days of jail credit already served, drug and alcohol treatment, maintenance of sobriety and court costs. The ILC follows a conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. The case originated April 21.
  • Hunter Yeaples, 22, of Wellington, received an ILC ruling that involves two years of supervision, drug and alcohol treatment, maintenance of sobriety, court costs, a one-year driver’s license suspension, credit for two days in jail and a $375 fine along with court costs. The ILC follows convictions of possession of a fentanyl-related compound, possession of heroin, aggravated possession and two OVIs. The case originated May 9.

One person sentenced Aug. 1

  • Karen Rybka, 53, of Ashland was sentenced to one year in prison following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. The state dismissed a possession of a fentanyl-related compound. She received 365 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release she’ll face an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Jan. 11, 2024.
    • In a separate case, Rybka was also sentenced to a prison term totaling 7.5 years for the convictions of tampering with evidence and two counts of corrupting another with drugs. Other related charges were dismissed in that case. She received 486 days of jail credit and faces court costs. She faces mandatory post-release control sanctions of 18 months to three years upon release. The case originated Jan. 11, 2024.
    • In a third and separate case, Rybka was sentenced to a prison term totaling nine to 13.5 years, which will be served consecutively to the two cases listed above. The prison term stems from the conviction of involuntary manslaughter. Other related charges were dismissed. She faces court costs and between two and five years of mandatory post-release control. The case originated Sept. 13, 2024.

Nine people sentenced Aug. 11

  • Brian Purdy, 53, of Ashland, was sentenced to two years of community control for the convictions of aggravated possession of methamphetamine and aggravated possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Other drug related charges were dismissed. He also faces a $5,000 fine, court costs and an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. He received 36 days of jail credit. The case originated Feb. 14.
  • Jesicah Arnold, 39, of Ashland, was sentenced to 10 months in prison following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. She received 102 days of jail credit and faces court costs. She also faces an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Sept. 30, 2024.
  • Aaron Hoover, 35, of West Salem, was sentenced to two years of community control following the conviction of domestic violence. The state dismissed an assault charge and he received 15 days of jail credit. He faces a $100 fine and court costs. The case originated Nov. 13, 2024.
  • Dondrae McCurdy, 20, of Columbus, was sentenced to two consecutive prison terms totaling 14 months following the convictions of failure to comply and receiving stolen property. The charges of obstructing official business and falsification were dismissed. He received 239 days of jail credit. He also faces court costs and a five-year suspension of his driver’s license. The case originated Dec. 17.
  • Dakkota Hinkle, of Loudonville, was sentenced to one year in prison following the conviction of domestic violence. The charge of strangulation was dismissed and he received 141 days of jail credit. He faces court costs and an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated March 3.
  • William Willis, 47, of Sebring, was sentenced to two years of community control and the continuance of a drug and alcohol program following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He received 10 days of jail credit and faces a $250 fine plus court costs. He also faces an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Dec. 7, 2023.
  • Dez’Jhen Moore, 22, of Whitehall, was sentenced to two years of community control following the conviction of unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance. The charge of improper handling was dismissed and he received two days of jail credit. He also faces a $250 fine plus court costs and an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Jan. 11, 2024.
  • Daion Owens, 29, of Cleveland, was sentenced to four prison terms totaling 10 months, to be served concurrently. The sentence follows the conviction of two counts of theft and three counts of forgery. The state dismissed two counts of attempt and one count of forgery. Owens also received three days of jail credit, faces court costs and an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated March 14.
  • Calvin White, 21, of Cleveland, was sentenced to two years of supervision for the conviction of two counts of complicity. He was given 25 days of jail credit. He also must maintain sobriety and owes a $250 fine along with court costs. The case originated Sept. 6, 2023.

Three people sentenced Aug. 18

  • Jerimiah Major, 24, of Elyria was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms totaling six months following the convictions of aggravated possession of psilocybin (the psychoactive chemical found in some mushrooms) and an OVI. He was given 38 days of jail credit. He also faces a one-year suspension of his driver’s license and an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Sept. 12, 2024.
  • Jason Poston, 45, of Columbus, was sentenced to six months in prison for the conviction of possession of a fentanyl-related compound. He received 27 days of jail credit and faces an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated May 10, 2024.
  • Ernest Keys, 30, of Mansfield, was sentenced to nine months in prison following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He received four days of jail credit and faces an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Aug. 12, 2024.

One person sentenced Aug. 21

  • Colleen Russell, 47, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine months in prison following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. She received 71 days of jail credit and faces an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated June 13.

Four people sentenced Aug. 25

  • Paul Kuhn, 40, of Ashland, was sentenced to seven prison terms totaling nine to 11 years. The terms come after the convictions of possession of a fentanyl-related compound, aggravated possession of amphetamine and four counts of aggravated trafficking of methamphetamine. He received 155 days of jail credit. He also faces court costs and mandatory post-release control of 18 months to two years. He also must forfeit his automobile, money and cell phone. The case originated Nov. 7, 2024.
  • Samuel Martin, 40, of Columbus, was sentenced to two years of community control following the conviction of possession of cocaine and tampering with evidence. He received 125 days of jail credit. He also faces a $250 fine, and, if prison is imposed, an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated April 30.
  • Brandon Shoemaker, 39, of Mansfield, was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms totaling nine months following the conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine and theft. The state dismissed possession of criminal tools. He received 86 days of jail credit, faces costs and an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated June 3.
  • Randy Young, 55, of Sullivan, was sentenced to 486 in jail following the conviction of trespassing in habitation. He received 486 days of jail credit already served. He also faces court costs. The case originated April 29, 2024.

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