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Week of 5/1/23 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 5/1/2023 to 5/8/2023:

5/1/2023 – Nathaniel Flaker, 63-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 001513 Convicted of Criminal Trespass, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2911.21(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 30 days and a fine of $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

5/1/2023 – Devon Potts, 34-year-old male from Creston – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000226 Convicted of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.12(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 60 days and a fine of $200.00.

5/1/2023 – Christopher Pelfrey, 42-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000299 Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a fine of $75.00.

5/1/2023 – Dennis Holmes, 59-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000300 Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a fine of $75.00.

5/1/2023 – Charlene Elizabeth Stewart, 35-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001491 Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 15 days, 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; Perform Community Service: 40 Hours; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment; Counseling: anger management.

5/1/2023 – Charlene Elizabeth Stewart, 35-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001490 Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2917.11(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 15 days, 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; Perform Community Service: 40 Hours; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment; Counseling: Anger Management.

5/1/2023 – Bernard L. Cline, 57-year-old male from STERLING – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000026 Convicted of Domestic Violence, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(A) and one additional count. 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 $750.00.

5/1/2023 – Virgil D. Bowman, 35-year-old male from RITTMAN – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000027 Convicted of Domestic Violence, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2919.25(C). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 25 days and a fine of $200.00.

5/2/2023 – Matthew Monahan, 31-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000516 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: 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.

5/4/2023 – Jeffrey Christian, 45-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000317 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: 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; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

5/4/2023 – Benjamin Huntsberger, 41-year-old male from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 001467 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: 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.

5/4/2023 – Danny Stowers, 62-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000379 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: 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; Random Drug Testing; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

5/4/2023 – Brittany Michelle Williams, 32-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000881 Convicted of Unauthorized Use of Property, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.04(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $100.00. The judge ordered: Sign releases for Beacon House, continue treatment 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; Random Drug Testing; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

5/4/2023 – Brittany Williams, 32-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000182 Convicted of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.12(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year and a fine of $200.00. The judge ordered: Sign releases for Beacon House, continue treatment 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; Random Drug Testing; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department.

5/4/2023 – Connor Spence, 19-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000014 Convicted of Possession of Drugs, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.11(A). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle 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; Random Drug Testing; Alcohol / Drug / Mental Health Counseling as Directed by Probation Department; Obtain / Maintain Gainful Employment.

5/5/2023 – Jamie William Long, 40-year-old male from Shelby – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000080 Convicted of Aggravated Menacing, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2903.21(A) and one additional count. Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 90 days and a fine of $500.00.

5/5/2023 – Westley Eckard, 21-year-old male from WALDO – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000436 Convicted of Falsification, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13(A)(3). Sentenced by Judge Timothy R. VanSickle to: a term of incarceration of 90 days and a fine of $200.00.