ASHLAND — There were 15 people sentenced in September for felony convictions in Ashland County.
Common Pleas Court Judge David Stimpert ordered the following sentences, unless otherwise noted. The following names stem from a report generated by Stimpert.
One person receives ‘intervention in lieu of conviction’ ruling
Intervention in lieu of conviction rulings are issued when a court determines that drug or alcohol usage, mental illness or intellectual disability was a factor leading to the criminal offense.
- Cari Hawkins, 50, of Ashland, received an ILC for a conviction of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. The terms of the ILC plan require two years of supervision, substance abuse programming and maintaining sobriety. Hawkins received three days of jail credit and also faces court costs. The case originated May 20.
One person sentenced Sept. 3
- Jeffrey Milburn, 33, of Canton, was sentenced to 140 days in jail and an inpatient substance abuse treatment program for a conviction of aggravated possession of psilocybin. Milburn received 139 days of jail credit and also faces a $5,000 fine, plus court costs. Upon release, Milburn will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. Milburn also received two years of community control. The case originated April 11, 2024.
Two people sentenced Sept. 4
- Daniel Starcher, 62, of Akron, was sentenced to two six-month prison sentences for convictions of aggravated possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear. Starcher received 142 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Starcher will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated Dec. 29, 2025.
- Johnathan Teets, 45, of West Salem, was sentenced to two years in prison and 180 days in jail, to be served concurrently, for convictions of (amended) attempted felonious assault and domestic violence. Teets received 483 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Teets will face a mandatory post-release control sanction of one to three years. The case originated May 12, 2025.
One person sentenced Sept. 11
- Brian Moroney, 25, of Ashland, was sentenced to 12.5 years minimum to 16.5 years maximum in prison for convictions of illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material (two counts), disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, illegal use of a minor and pandering. Three counts of unlawful sexual conduct were dismissed. Moroney received 18 days of jail credit, faces court costs and must also register as a Tier II sex offender. Upon release, Moroney will face a mandatory post-release control sanction of five years. The case originated March 15, 2024.
Four people sentenced Sept. 14
- Lucas Kennedy, 42, of Fairborn, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a substance abuse treatment program for a conviction of OVI. Kennedy received two days of jail credit and faces a $1,350 fine, plus court costs. Kennedy’s driver’s license was also suspended for three years. Upon release, Kennedy will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. Kennedy also received two years of community control, with reserved prison time of six to 30 months if community control is violated. The case originated March 14, 2024.
- Megan Wright, 36, of Mansfield, was sentenced to concurrent prison sentences of 12 and six months for convictions of (amended) burglary and aggravated possession of drugs. Wright received 98 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Wright will face a mandatory post-release control sanction of one to three years. The case originated June 10.
- Clark Nichols, 40, of Ashland, was sentenced to one year in prison for a conviction of tampering with evidence. A falsification charge was dismissed. Nichols received 47 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Nichols will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated May 14.
- Rangel Rodriguez-Perez, 22, was sentenced to nine months in prison for convictions of harassment with a bodily substance (two counts), assault and vandalism. Four additional charges were dismissed: receiving stolen property, obstructing, driving under suspension and invalid license. Rodriguez-Perez received 79 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Rodriguez-Perez will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated July 9.
One person sentenced Sept. 18
- Bobby Bailey, 49, of Ashland, was sentenced to 12 to 16.5 years in prison for convictions of involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs, trafficking fentanyl related compound, possession of a fentanyl related compound, tampering with evidence and possession of cocaine. Count two merged with count one by law for sentencing. Bailey received 79 days of jail credit and also faces $3,942 in restitution, plus court costs. Upon release, Bailey will face a mandatory post-release control sanction of two to five years. The case originated March 3, 2025.
Six people sentenced Sept. 28
- Jeffrey Hoffman, 57, of Ashland, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for a conviction of possession of cocaine. Hoffman received five days of jail credit and also faces a $250 fine, plus court costs. Upon release, Hoffman will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. Hoffman also received mandatory community control and was ordered to receive substance abuse treatment. The case originated April 9.
- In a separate case, Hoffman was sentenced to a consecutive 30-day jail sentence for a conviction of aggravated possession of drugs. Hoffman received four days of jail credit and also faces a $250 fine, plus court costs. Upon release, Hoffman will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. Hoffman also received mandatory community control, with reserved prison time of six to 12 months if community control is violated, and was ordered to receive substance abuse treatment. The case originated May 14.
- Brandon Gilbert, 45, of Ashland, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for a conviction of aggravated possession of drugs. Gilbert received 97 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Gilbert will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated May 1.
- Bryan Tucker, 37, of Wooster, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for a conviction of importuning. An additional importuning charge was dismissed. Tucker received five days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Tucker will also be registered as a Tier I sex offender. Upon release, Tucker will face a mandatory post-release control sanction of five years. The case originated Feb. 12.
- Seth Christie, 25, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine days in jail for a conviction of attempted robbery. Christie received nine days of jail credit and also faces a $250 fine, plus court costs. In addition, Christie was ordered to serve 100 hours of community work service. Christie faces an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. Christie also received mandatory community control, with reserved prison time of six to 18 months if community control is violated. The case originated Jan. 2.
- Jeremiah Kleinsmith, 40, of Ashland, was sentenced to one 12-month and three 18-month prison sentences, to be served concurrently, for convictions of aggravated possession of drugs, possession of a fentanyl-related compound and three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Kleinsmith received 141 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Kleinsmith will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction. The case originated April 24, 2024.
- Robin Workman, 33, of Ashland, was sentenced to 180 days in jail/community based correctional facility substance abuse program for a conviction of possession of cocaine. Workman received 17 days of jail credit and also faces court costs. Upon release, Workman will face an optional two-year post-release control sanction if prison is imposed. Additionally, Workman received community control, with reserved prison time of six to 12 months if community control is violated. The case originated June 18.
