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Week of 1/23/23 Misdemeanor Convictions:

by | Jan 23, 2023

The Wayne County Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor level offenses. The following are the criminal case convictions (not including traffic offenses) for 1/23/2023 to 1/30/2023:

1/23/2023 – Elizabeth Voytek, 34-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001474

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 $250.00. The judge ordered: thinking for a change or eq. theft prevention program Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

1/23/2023 – Merlin Glenn Watts, 59-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000967

Convicted of Criminal Trespass, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2911.21(A)(2). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 15 days and a fine of $150.00.

1/23/2023 – Emanuel A. Miller, 40-year-old male from MILLERSBURG – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001361

Convicted of Receiving Stolen Property, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.51(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $250.00. The judge ordered: thinking for change/ theft counseling program Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

1/23/2023 – Robert Morris, 19-year-old male from CLEVELAND – Case No. 2020 CR-B 000052

Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R.  VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 15 days and a fine of $150.00.

1/23/2023 – Chelsea Newman, 30-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001515

Convicted of Obstructing Official Business, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.31(A) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $400.00. The judge ordered: no alcohol or bars Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department.

1/23/2023 – Tiffany Maxwell, 38-year-old female from APPLE CREEK – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000992

Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $200.00. 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: 40 Hours; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment; Counseling: anger management.

1/23/2023 – Joseph Reed, 18-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001432

Convicted of Assault, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2903.13(A) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 180 days, Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year, 6 months and a fine of $750.00. The judge ordered: Letter of Apology to V 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: 40 Hours; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment; Counseling: anger management.

1/23/2023 – Daniel Edward Shattuck, 25-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000688

Convicted of Falsification, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13(A)(3) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 110 days, Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $400.00. The judge ordered: Screen for New Destiny Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Evaluation: AOD.

1/24/2023 – Tenudi Genana, 21-year-old female from BURTONSVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000844

Convicted of Unauthorized Use of Property, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.04(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a fine of $75.00.

1/24/2023 – Paul Douglas Leeson, 68-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001245

Convicted of Discharge of Firearm On or Near Prohibited Premises, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2923.162(A)(2). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a fine of $75.00.

1/24/2023 – Jonathan English, 29-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001497

Convicted of Assault, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2903.13(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 180 days, Community Control sanctions in the amount of 2 years and a fine of $250.00. The judge ordered: court left terms of probation to the probation department Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer.

1/24/2023 – Steve Shane Stevens, 52-year-old male from Wooster – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001144

Convicted of Violating a Protection Order, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.27(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a fine of $250.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

1/24/2023 – Rodrigo Nascimento-Dos-Santos, 30-year-old male from MARSHALLVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001170

Convicted of Unlawful Restraint, M3, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2905.03(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer.

1/24/2023 – Adam Wesley Elkins, 27-year-old male from Wooster – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001500

Convicted of Failure to Register Dog or Dog Kennel, UM, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 0955.21(-) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a fine of $50.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

1/24/2023 – Bradley Smyth, 18-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001703

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 $250.00. 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: 20 Hours; Counseling: theft prevention counseling.

1/26/2023 – Brian W. Findley, 53-year-old male from SMITHVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001610

Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 6 months and a fine of $50.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Counseling: Continue at New Destiny until released.

1/27/2023 – Mark Shamp, 32-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001686

Convicted of Criminal Trespass, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2911.21(A)(2). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 15 days and a fine of $50.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs /Probation Fees.