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Week of 1/10/22 Misdemeanor Convictions:

by | Jan 24, 2022

The Wayne County Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor level offenses. The following are the criminal case convictions (not including traffic offenses) for 1/10/2022 to 1/17/2022:

 

1/10/2022 – James Clay Nixon, 38-year-old male from SULLIVAN – Case No. 2020 CR-B 001440

Convicted of Petty Theft, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.02(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 180 days and a fine of $500.00.

 

1/10/2022 – James Clay Nixon, 37-year-old male from ASHLAND – Case No. 2020 CR-B 000877

Convicted of Attempted Petty Theft, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2923.02 / 2913.02(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 90 days and a fine of $250.00.

 

1/10/2022 – Olivia Graham, 21-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 001467

Convicted of Criminal Trespass, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2911.21(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $150.00.

 

1/10/2022 – Johnathan Haven, 20-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 001012

Convicted of Obstructing Official Business, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.31(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year, 6 months and a fine of $350.00. The judge ordered: G.E.D before 6/30/22 Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Perform Community Service: 100 Hours; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment; Obtain GED or High School Diploma.

 

1/10/2022 – Jeffrey Eugene Smith, 40-year-old male from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000783

Convicted of Obstructing Official Business, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.31(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 60 days and a fine of $500.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

 

1/10/2022 – William Snyder, 21-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000520

Convicted of Petty Theft, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.02(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $200.00. The judge ordered: Complete any counseling as required by probation; Take all prescribed medication Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Perform Community Service: 20 Hours.

 

1/11/2022 – Gary T. Kaser, 55-year-old male from APPLE CREEK – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000498

Convicted of Domestic Violence, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; No Contact with Melinda Nottingham; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment; Counseling: Anger management or Batterer’s Intervention Program, according to recommendation of probation.

 

1/11/2022 – Robert Taylor-Franklin, 57-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 001345

Convicted of Assault, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2903.13(A) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 2 years, 6 months, Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $450.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Alcohol-related prohibitions: Defendant shall not use or possess alcohol or be in any place where the primary function is the service of alcohol.; Counseling: Continue counseling through One Eighty and follow all recommendations.

 

1/12/2022 – Michael Sherry, 35-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 001498

Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, MM, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a fine of $150.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

 

1/13/2022 – Christian Wain, 20-year-old male from CLEVELAND – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000584

Convicted of Failure to Comply with Underage Alcohol Laws, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 4301.69(E)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 18 years and a fine of $350.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Perform Community Service: 60 Hours; Obtain GED or High School Diploma; Alcohol-related prohibitions: Do not consume any drugs or alcohol. Do patronize any establishment serving such.; Screening: Drug and alcohol screening.

 

1/13/2022 – Douglas Short, 58-year-old male from APPLE CREEK – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000765

Convicted of Assault, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2903.13(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 90 days, Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year, 6 months and a fine of $500.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Perform Community Service: 60 Hours; No Contact with Terry Jones; Electronic Home Monitoring: 45 days; Alcohol-related prohibitions: no alcohol; Counseling: Anger Management.

 

1/13/2022 – Joshua Joseph Blake, 30-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000563

Convicted of Criminal Trespass, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2911.21(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a fine of $100.00.