ASHLAND — Twelve people received sentences in January for felony convictions in Ashland County.
Three sentences were given Jan. 4:
- Michael Pettigrew, 38, of Nelsonville, was sentenced to six months in prison for his conviction of theft. A charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine was dismissed. Pettigrew received a jail credit for 137 days served. He will be on post-release control for up to two years after completing his incarceration. The initial charge was filed on Dec. 10, 2020.
- Riley Armstrong, 25, of Nova was sentenced to 180 days in prison or six months of inpatient treatment for a charge of aggravated possession of lisdexamfetamine. Armstrong received a jail credit for 102 days served. Once Armstrong finishes the sentence, he will be on probation for three years. If he violates conditions of his probation, Armstrong will be required to serve in prison for six to 12 months. The initial charge was filed May 12, 2023.
- Christine Clor, 38, of Lodi, was sentenced to 45 days in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. A charge of petty theft was dismissed. Clor received a jail credit for 45 days served. She served 206 days in prison during her case, which terminated further probation sanctions. The initial charge was filed on Dec. 10, 2020.
Three sentences were given Jan. 8:
- Michael Parsittie, 58, of Wooster, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He was also sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of possession of cocaine. He will serve the sentences concurrently, so his time in prison totals six months. Parsittie received a jail credit for 113 days served. He also received a two-year suspension of his Ohio Operator’s License. Parsittie also may serve up to two years of post-release control after his sentence is complete. The initial charge was filed July 14, 2022.
- Michael Cooper, 41, of Ashland, received a sentence of 76 days in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. Cooper also had a jail credit for time served, which amounted to 76 days. He will be on probation for three years, and if he violates the conditions of his probation, he will serve in prison for six to 12 months. He will also complete 50 hours of community service. The initial charge was filed July 27, 2023.
- Vernon Cole, 49, of Savannah, was sentenced for four separate charges, but will serve the separate sentences concurrently. He received nine months in prison for a count of breaking and entering; nine months for a count of theft; 180 days for misuse of credit cards; and 180 days for petty theft. Cole will spend a total of nine months in prison, but did receive a jail credit of 103 days off his sentence. He also was ordered to pay $2,523.22 in restitution, and forfeited a 2008 Chevy Cobalt to the state of Ohio. When he completes his sentence, Cole may also serve up to two years of post-release control. The initial charge was filed Feb. 17, 2023.
One sentence was given Jan. 11:
- Kion Copeland, 30, of Reynoldsburg, was sentenced to seven months in prison for a charge of possession of marijuana. He received a jail credit of 210 days off his sentence. Copeland also received a financial sanction of $250 plus costs, and may serve up to two years of post-release control. The initial charge was filed March 12, 2021.
One sentence was given Jan. 22:
- Christopher Duminske, 41, of Wooster, was sentenced to eight months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. He was also sentenced to eight months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of dimethyltryptamine. The sentences are to be served concurrently. Duminske received a jail credit of 103 days. He also may serve up to two years of post-release control after his sentence is complete. The initial charge was filed Oct. 13, 2022.
Three sentences were given Jan. 25:
- Marissa Gallo, 26, of Hayesville, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. She was also sentenced to 180 days in prison for a charge of child endangering. Gallo’s sentences are to be served concurrently, and she received a jail credit of 104 days off her sentence. She also received a one-year suspension of her Ohio Operator’s License. Gallo may serve up to two years of post-release control after her sentence is complete. The initial charge was filed July 26, 2023.
- Jeana McClurg, 48, of Mansfield, was sentenced to nine months of prison for a charge of possession of cocaine. The sentence is to be served consecutive to a sentence ordered by the Richland County Court of Common Pleas. McClurg received a jail credit of 17 days off her sentence too. She also may serve up to two years of post-release control after her sentence’s completion. The initial charge was filed July 26, 2023.
- Nicolas Cabrera, 38, of Columbus, was sentenced to six months in prison for a charge of receiving stolen property. He received a jail credit of 65 days. Cabrera also had to pay $625 in restitution to the victim in his case. He may serve up to two years of post-release control following the completion of his sentence. The initial charge was filed Nov. 22, 2023.
One sentence was given Jan. 29:
- Brian Klingler, 45, of Jeromesville, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for four separate charges. The sentences for each charge are to be served consecutively. Klingler received six months in prison for a count of assault; another six months for a second count of assault; six months for a charge of obstructing official business; and nine months for a charge of intimidation. He was also ordered to pay $100 for each count, along with costs. Klingler did receive a jail credit of 777 days. The court also determined his remaining prison term could be suspended, as long as Klingler got a mental health assessment and complied with recommendations for seeking and maintaining work. He may serve up to two years of post-release control following the completion of his sentence. The initial charge was filed on Jan. 13, 2022.
