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Week of 5/8/23 Misdemeanor Convictions::

by | May 30, 2023

The Wayne County Municipal Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor level offenses. The following are the criminal case convictions (not including traffic offenses) for 5/8/2023 to 5/15/2023:

5/8/2023 – Aaron Wade Cottrell, 32-year-old male from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000372 Convicted of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.12(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 21 days and Community Control sanctions in the amount of 1 year, 6 months. The judge ordered: Credit for time served 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.

5/9/2023 – Benjamin Vanzallas, 58-year-old male from Wooster – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000562 Convicted of Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, M4, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.14(C)(1). Sentenced by Judge Nathan Shaker to: a fine of $200.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

5/11/2023 – Jarred Butcher, 30-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000259 Convicted of Obstructing Official Business, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.31(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 15 days and a fine of $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

5/11/2023 – Loretta Chapman, 47-year-old female from ORRVILLE – Case No. 2023 CR-B 000278 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 fine of $200.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

5/12/2023 – Kayla Stapleton, 26-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2022 CR-B 000432 Convicted of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.12(A). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 60 days and a fine of $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

5/12/2023 – Kayla Stapleton, 26-year-old female from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 001479 Convicted of Falsification, M1, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2921.13(A)(3). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 120 days and a fine of $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees.

5/12/2023 – Joel Maurer, 49-year-old male from WOOSTER – Case No. 2021 CR-B 000896 Convicted of Criminal Damaging or Endangering, M2, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2909.06(A)(1). Sentenced by Judge Michael W. Rickett to: a term of incarceration of 60 days and a fine of $100.00. Additionally, the following conditions were imposed: Pay Court Costs / Probation Fees; Pay Restitution: $512.