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Week of 4/17/23 Misdemeanor Convictions::

by | May 8, 2023

The Wayne County Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor level offenses. The following are the criminal case convictions (not including traffic offenses) for 4/17/2023 to 4/24/2023:

4/17/2023 – Omar Jason Spencer, 46-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001372 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 6 months and a fine of $200.00. The judge ordered: No illegal drug use 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 Maibach Tractor; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

4/17/2023 – Tia Malta, 28-year-old female from Shreve – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000859 Convicted of Cruelty to Animals, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 0959.13(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: own/house/pet sit any animals 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: 10 Hours.

4/17/2023 – Danny Persinger, 52-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000068 Convicted of Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.14(C)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 30 days and a fine of $50.00.

4/17/2023 – Alisha Yost, 25-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000562 Convicted of Cruelty to Companion Animals, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 0959.131(D)(1) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 30 days, Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $500.00. The judge ordered: No companion animals 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; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

4/17/2023 – James Layne, 49-year-old male from CANTON – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001101 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 30 days and a fine of $458.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

4/17/2023 – Caleb Hines, 19-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000474 Convicted of Domestic Violence, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 175 days and a fine of $500.00.

4/18/2023 – Robert Mitchell, 26-year-old male from Wooster – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000052 Convicted of Criminal Trespass, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2911.21(A)(3). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 10 days and a fine of $50.00.

4/18/2023 – Michael L. Leiby, 53-year-old male from RITTMAN – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000407 Convicted of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.12(A). 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: Provide proof of prior counseling Additionally the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Random Drug Testing; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department.

4/17/2023 – Caleb Hines, 19-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2020 CR-B 001262 Convicted of Domestic Violence, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 175 days and a fine of $500.00.

4/18/2023 – Elizabeth Voytek, 34-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000159 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 90 days and a fine of $200.00.

4/18/2023 – Elizabeth Ann Voytek, 35-year-old female from Wooster – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000352 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 90 days and a fine of $200.00.

4/18/2023 – Jerry Laudermilt, 54-year-old male from SPENCER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001734 Convicted of Menacing, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2903.22(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 30 days and a fine of $200.00.

4/20/2023 – Zachary D. Griffitts, 21-year-old male from West Salem – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001604 Convicted of Domestic Violence, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $350.00.

4/20/2023 – Cody Huffman, 30-year-old male from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000137 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 term of incarceration of 90 days and a fine of $500.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

4/19/2023 – Brittany Wenger, 34-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001014 Convicted of Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.14(C)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 15 days and a fine of $100.00.

4/20/2023 – Jacie Green, 29-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000164 Convicted of Possession of Drugs, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.11(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $150.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department.

4/20/2023 – Jacie Lyne Rose Green, 30-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001471 Convicted of Obstructing Official Business, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.31(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $150.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Standard Terms: Obey All Laws & Probation Rules, Follow Directions of Probation Officer; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department.

4/20/2023 – Rita Marie Chupp, 31-year-old female from DOYLESTOWN – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000185 Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, MM, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a fine of $100.00. 4/20/2023 – Stacey Howell, 30-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000132 Convicted of Falsification, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13(A)(3). 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; Random Drug Testing.

4/21/2023 – Ryan Josepth Maki, 31-year-old male from Creston – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001609 Convicted of Receiving Stolen Property, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.51(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 90 days and a fine of $200.00.

4/20/2023 – Aaron Gabriel Vacha, 21-year-old male from Apple Creek – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000130 Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $50.00.

 4/21/2023 – Jennifer Hedrick, 37-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000360 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 $50.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

4/21/2023 – Deyshawn Holmes, 21-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000994 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 $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.