Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R Tunnell Announces February 2023 Felony Indictments
Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell Announces February 2023 Felony Indictments
Today Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell released twenty-two (22) felony indictments issued by the Ashland County Grand Jury which met for two days in February. The Grand Jury issued a total of forty (40) indictments, against thirty-nine (39) persons, eighteen of which remain sealed because they have not been served as of today’s date. The following persons were the subject of an indictment and have or will appear before the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas:
Chad Nelson of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-039, investigating agency APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that CHAD NELSON did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the second degree. In that on or about January 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, CHAD NELSON, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or [l, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds five times the bulk amount but is less than fifty times the bulk amount, in violation of Ohio Revised Code to wit: approximately 27.94 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule [l drug COUNT TWO: AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS a felony of the second degree. In that on or about January 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, CHAD NELSON, did knowingly prepare for shipment, ship, transport, deliver, prepare for distribution, or distribute a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog, when the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the controlled substance or a controlled substance analog is intended for sale or resale by the offender or another person and the drug involved in the violation is any compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Schedule Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds five times the bulk amount but is less than fifty times the bulk amount, in violation of Ohio Revised Code to wit: approximately 27.94 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Melany Hamilton of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-040, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that MELANY HAMILTON did: COUNT ONE: COMPLICITY (AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS a felony of the second degree. In that on or about January 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, MELANY HAMILTON, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did aid or abet another in committing the offense of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, ORC Sections 2925.03(A)(2) & 2925.03(C)(1)(d), and the underlying offense was a felony of the second degree, to wit: the Aggravated Trafficking of approximately 27.94 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised code COUNT TWO: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the second degree. In that on or about January 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, MELANY HAMILTON, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or [l, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds five times the bulk amount but is less than fifty times the bulk amount, in violation of Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Dylan Retterer of Lakeville, case no. 23-CRI-031, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that DYLAN RETTERER did: COUNT ONE: TRAFFICKING IN A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND a felony of the first degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DYLAN RETTERER, did knowingly prepare for shipment, ship, transport, deliver, prepare for distribution, or distribute a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog, when the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the controlled substance or a controlled substance analog is intended for sale or resale by the offender or another person and the drug involved in the violation was a fentanyl-related compound or a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance containing a fentanyl-related compound and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds ten grams but is less than twenty grams, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, and the offense was committed in the vicinity of a juvenile. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of $720 U.S. currency in U.S. currency, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said money being drug proceeds and/or used to purchase more drugs and/or drug paraphernalia and/or used to facilitate the transfer and/or transportation of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a one (1) digital scale, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said scale used to weigh drugs. to wit: approximately 13.94 grams of Fentanyl, a Schedule Il drug COUNT TWO: POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND a felony of the second degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DYLAN RETTERER, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation was a fentanyl-related compound and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of Section 2925.11 of the Revised Code applies to the drug involved, or was of a a fentanyl-related compound, mixture, compound preparation, and another or substance controlled that substance contained and a fentanyl-relatedneither division compound or was a combination to the drug involved and the amount of the drug involved equals or (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of this section applies exceeds ten grams but is less than twenty grams, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2925.11 (A), 2925.11 (C)(11) (d), POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND, a felony of the second degree. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of $720 U.S. currency in U.S. currency, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said money being drug proceeds and/or used to purchase more drugs and/or drug paraphernalia and/or used to facilitate the transfer and/or transportation of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a one (1) digital scale, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said scale used to weigh drugs. to wit: approximately 13.96 grams of Fentanyl, a Schedule Il drug COUNT THREE: AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS a felony of the third degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DYLAN RETTERER, did knowingly prepare for shipment, ship, transport, deliver, prepare for distribution, or distribute a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog, when the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the controlled substance or a controlled substance analog is intended for sale or resale by the offender or another person and the drug involved in the violation is any compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Schedule Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug in an amount less than the bulk amount, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, the offense was committed in the vicinity of a juvenile. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT THREE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of $720 U.S. currency in U.S. currency, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said money being drug proceeds and/or used to purchase more drugs and/or drug paraphernalia and/or used to facilitate the transfer and/or transportation of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT THREE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT THREE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a one (1) digital scale, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said scale used to weigh drugs. to wit: approximately 0.3 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug COUNT FOUR: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DYLAN RETTERER, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2925.11 (A), 2925.11 AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS, a felony of the fifth degree. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FOUR: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of $720 U.S. currency in U.S. currency, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said money being drug proceeds and/or used to purchase more drugs and/or drug paraphernalia and/or used to facilitate the transfer and/or transportation of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT FOUR: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT FOUR: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said DYLAN RETTERER is the owner and/or possessor of a one (1) digital scale, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said scale used to weigh drugs. to wit: approximately 0.3 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug COUNT FIVE: ENDANGERING CHILDREN a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DYLAN RETTERER, was a parent, guardian, custodian, person having custody or control, or person in loco parents of a child under eighteen years of age, who did create a substantial risk to the health or safety of "John Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2019), by violating a duty of care, protection, or support, in violation of Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Lorissa Miller of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-032, investigating agency APD
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THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that LORISSA MILLER did: COUNT ONE: COMPLICITY (TRAFFICKING IN A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND)a felony of the first degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, LORISSA MILLER, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did aid or abet another, to wit: Dylan Retterer and/or Candace Martin, in committing the offense of Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, ORC Sections 2925.03(A)(2) & 2925.03 (C)(9)(e), and the underlying offense was a felony of the first degree, to wit: the Trafficking of approximately 13.94 grams of Fentanyl, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised code SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said LORISSA MILLER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. COUNT TWO: POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND a felony of the second degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, LORISSA MILLER, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation was a fentanyl-related compound and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of Section 2925.11 of the Revised Code applies to the drug involved, or was a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that contained a fentanyl-related compound or was a combination of a fentanyl-related compound and another controlled substance and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of this section applies to the drug involved and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds ten grams but is less than twenty grams, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2925.11 (A), 2925.11 (C)(11) (d), POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND, a felony of the second degree. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said LORISSA MILLER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. to wit: approximately 13.96 grams of Fentanyl, a Schedule Il drug COUNT THREE: COMPLICITY (AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS) a felony of the third degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, LORISSA MILLER, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did aid or abet another, to wit: Dylan Retterer and/or Candace Martin, in committing the offense of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, ORC Sections 2925.03(A)(2), 2925.03(C)(1 )(a), & 2925.03(C)(1 )(b), and the underlying offense was a felony of the third degree, to wit: the Aggravated Trafficking of approximately 0.3 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT FOUR: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, LORISSA MILLER, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FOUR: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said LORISSA MILLER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. to wit: approximately 0.3 grams of Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug COUNT FIVE: PERMITTING DRUG ABUSE a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, LORISSA MILLER, being the owner, lessee, or occupant, or who has custody, control, or supervision, of premises or real estate, including vacant land, did knowingly permit the premises or real estate, including vacant land, to be used for the commission of a felony drug abuse offense, to wit: Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, ORC Section(s) 2925.03(A)(1 )/(2) and/or Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, ORC Section 2925.03(A)(2), by another person, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, and the felony drug abuse offense in question was a violation of section 2925.02, 2925.03, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FIVE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Five was committed while the said LORISSA MILLER is the owner and/or possessor of a cellular phone, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and cotraffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. COUNT SIX: ENDANGERING CHILDREN a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, LORISSA MILLER, was a parent, guardian, custodian, person having custody or control, or person in loco parentis of a child under eighteen years of age, who did create a substantial risk to the health or safety of "John Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2019) and/or "Robert Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2021 ), by violating a duty of care, protection, or support, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2919.22(A), 2919.22(E)(2) (a), ENDANGERING CHILDREN, a misdemeanor of the first degree. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Candace Martin of Shreve, case no. 23-CRI-033, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that CANDACE MARTIN (IA: Ashland Police Department) did: COUNT ONE: COMPLICITY (TRAFFICKING IN A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND) a felony of the first degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, CANDACE MARTIN, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did aid or abet another, to wit: Dylan Retterer and/or Lorissa Miller, in committing the offense of Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, ORC Sections 2925.03(A)(2) & 2925.03 (C)(9)(e), and the underlying offense was a felony of the first degree, to wit: the Trafficking of approximately 13.94 grams of Fentanyl, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said CANDACE MARTIN is the owner and/or possessor of $461 U.S. currency in U.S. currency, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said money being drug proceeds and/or used to purchase more drugs and/or drug paraphernalia and/or used to facilitate the transfer and/or transportation of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said CANDACE MARTIN is the owner and/or possessor of two (2) cellular phones, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and co-traffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. COUNT TWO: POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about January 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, CANDACE MARTIN, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation was a fentanyl-related compound and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of Section 2925.11 of the Revised Code applies to the drug involved, or was a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that contained a fentanyl-related compound or was a combination of a fentanyl-related compound and another controlled substance and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of this section applies to the drug involved and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds one gram but is less than five grams, in violation of Ohio Revised Code SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said CANDACE MARTIN is the owner and/or possessor of $461 U.S. currency in U.S. currency, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said money being drug proceeds and/or used to purchase more drugs and/or drug paraphernalia and/or used to facilitate the transfer and/or transportation of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said CANDACE MARTIN is the owner and/or possessor of two (2) cellular phones, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission of the offense, to-wit: said cell phone being used to communicate with customers, suppliers and co-traffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. to wit: approximately 2.71 grams of Fentanyl, a Schedule Il drug and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Bradley Hunter of Wellington, case no. 23-CRI-062, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that BRADLEY HUNTER did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSES ON OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about October , 20 , In Ashland County, Ohio, BRADLEY HUNTER, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Bradley Hunter of Wellington, case no. 23-CRI-063, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that BRADLEY HUNTER did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about October 9, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, BRADLEY HUNTER, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Austin Rose of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-037, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that AUSTIN ROSE did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about January 21, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AUSTIN ROSE, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule [ or [I, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE had a firearm on or about his person or under his control while committing the offense. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE is the owner and/or possessor of a gun, to wit: one (1) Ruger .22 caliber handgun with serial no. 380787309, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to-wit: said firearm being used to protect drugs and/or drug proceeds. SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT ONE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE is the owner and/or possessor of a 2018 Toyota Yaris, VIN # 3MYDLBYV1 JY324555, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said vehicle being used to transport drugs and/or drug proceeds. COUNT TWO: IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about January 21, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AUSTIN ROSE, did knowingly transport or have a loaded firearm, to wit: one (1) Ruger .22 caliber handgun with serial no. 380787309, in a motor vehicle in such a manner that the firearm is accessible to the operator or any passenger without leaving the vehicle, in violation of Ohio Revised Code SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE is the owner and/or possessor of a Ruger .22 caliber handgun with serial no. 380787309, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT TWO: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE is the owner and/or possessor of a 2018 Toyota Yaris, VIN # 3MYDLBYV1 JY324555 which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code. COUNT THREE: CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about January 21 , 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AUSTIN ROSE, did knowingly carry or have concealed on his person or concealed ready at hand a handgun other than a dangerous ordnance, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE,the weapon involved was a firearm that was either loaded or for which the offender had ammunition ready at hand. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT THREE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE is the owner and/or possessor of a Ruger .22 caliber handgun with serial no. 380787309, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT THREE: The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said AUSTIN ROSE is the owner and/or possessor of a 2018 Toyota Yaris, VIN # 3MYDLBW1 JY324555 which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Garrison Raber of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-034, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that GARRISON RABER did: COUNT ONE: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OR SIGNAL OF A POLICE OFFICER a felony of the third degree. In that on or about December 23, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, GARRISON RABER, did operate a motor vehicle so as willfully to elude or flee a police officer after receiving a visible or audible signal from a police officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop and the operation of the motor vehicle by the offender caused a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons or property, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT TWO: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about December 23, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, GARRISON RABER, did operate any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state, when at the time of the operation he was under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT THREE: FAILURE TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS (Section 4511.192(A) of the Ohio Revised code), an unclassified misdemeanor, In that on or about December 23, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, GARRISON RABER, did fail to submit to a chemical test, subsequent to the request of the arresting officer, within two hours of the time of the alleged violation while under arrest for a violation of division (A) of section 4511.19 of the Revised Code, or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, or a municipal OVI ordinance, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.192(A), FAILURE TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS, an unclassified misdemeanor. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Maria Balducci of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-058, investigating agency APD
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Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that MARIA BALDUCCI did: COUNT ONE: POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about September 18, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, MARIA BALDUCCI, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation was a fentanyl-related compound and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of Section 2925.11 of the Revised Code applies to the drug involved, or was a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that contained a fentanyl-related compound or was a combination of a fentanyl-related compound and another controlled substance and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(10)(a) of this section applies to the drug involved, in violation of Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Heath Rhoades of Wadsworth, case no. 23-CRI-035, investigating agency APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that HEATH RHOADES did:
COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about January 17, 2023 through January 18, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, HEATH RHOADES, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: (Section 2941.141 (A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES had a firearm on or about his person or under his control while committing the offense.
SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT ONE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said HEATH
RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a gun, to wit: one (1) Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial
#EMP74541 , which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to-wit: said firearm being used to protect drugs and/or drug proceeds.
SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT ONE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1 ) black backpack which contained narcotics and contraband which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
SPECIFICATION FOUR TO COUNT ONE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a 2000 Volvo V70, VIN #YVI LZ56D5Y2657073, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to wit: said vehicle being used to transport drugs and/or drug proceeds.
COUNT TWO: IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE (Section 2923.16(B), 2923.160) of the Ohio Revised Code), a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about January 17, 2023 through January 18, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, HEATH RHOADES, did knowingly transport or have a loaded firearm, to wit: one (1 ) Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial #EMP74541 , in a motor vehicle in such a manner that the firearm is accessible to the operator or any passenger without leaving the vehicle, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.16(B), 2923.160), IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, a felony of the fourth degree.
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial #EMP74541 , which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1 ) black backpack and/or two (2) loaded handgun magazines and/or approximately 100 rounds of ammunition which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a 2000 Volvo V70, VIN #YVI LZ56D5Y2657073, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
COUNT THREE: CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about January 17, 2023 through January 18, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, HEATH RHOADES, did knowingly carry or have concealed on his person or concealed ready at hand a handgun other than a dangerous ordnance, to wit: one (1) Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial #EMP74541, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
FURTHERMORE, the weapon involved was a firearm that was either loaded or for which the offender had ammunition ready at hand.
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT THREE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial #EMP74541 , which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT THREE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) black backpack and/or two (2) loaded handgun magazines and/or approximately 100 rounds of ammunition which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT THREE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a 2000 Volvo V70, VIN #YVI LZ56D5Y2657073, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
COUNT FOUR: HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY a felony of the third degree.
In that on or about January 17, 2023 through January 18, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, HEATH RHOADES, did knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use a firearm or dangerous ordnance, to wit: one (1) Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial #EMP74541 , and the person is drug dependent, in danger of drug dependence, or a chronic alcoholic, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FOUR: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a Springfield EMP4 9mm handgun with serial #EMP74541 , which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT FOUR: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) black backpack and/or two (2) loaded handgun magazines and/or approximately 100 rounds of ammunition which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT FOUR: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said HEATH RHOADES is the owner and/or possessor of a 2000 Volvo \/70, VIN #YVI LZ56D5Y2657073, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Sarah Martin of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-041, investigating agency APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that SARAH MARTIN did:
COUNT ONE: THEFT a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about February 2, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, SARAH MARTIN, did with purpose to deprive the owner, WALMART, 1996 East Main Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805, of property or services, to wit: Approximately $1 ,068.93 worth of merchandise, knowingly obtain or exert control over either the property or services without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2913.02(A)(1), THEFT, a felony of the fifth degree.
FURTHERMORE, the property or services stolen is valued at one thousand dollars or more and less than seven thousand five hundred dollars.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Ivon Simmons of Bedford, case no. 23-CRI-047, investigating agency OSHP
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that 'VON SIMMONS did:
COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about March 13, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, Ivon Simmons, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Amphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2925.11 (A), 2925.11 AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS, a felony of the fifth degree.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
John Richard Duzan of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-050, investigating agency OSHP
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that JOHN RICHARD DUZAN did:
COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about March 10, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, John Richard Duzan, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Psilocyn, a Schedule I drug, in violation of Ohio Revised code
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Joshua Hanson of Nova, case no. 23-CRI-036, investigating agency ACSO
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that JOSHUA HANSON did:
COUNT ONE: CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about January 20, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Joshua Hanson, did knowingly carry or have concealed on his person or concealed ready at hand a handgun other than a dangerous ordnance to wit: one (1) Remington R51 9mm handgun with serial no. 0033830R51, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
FURTHERMORE, the weapon involved was a firearm that was either loaded or for which the offender had ammunition ready at hand.
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said Joshua Hanson is the owner and/or possessor of a Remington R51 9mm handgun with serial no. 0033830R51 , which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
COUNT TWO: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about January 20, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Joshua Hanson, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: {Methamphetamine, a schedule Il drug}, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2925.11 2925.11 AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS, a felony of the fifth degree.
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.141(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said Joshua Hanson had a firearm on or about his person or under his control while committing the offense.
SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said Joshua Hanson is the owner and/or possessor of a gun, to wit: one (1) Remington R51 9mm handgun with serial no. 0033830R51 , which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense, to-wit: said firearm being used to protect drugs and/or drug proceeds.
SPECIFICATION THREE TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.145(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said Joshua Hanson had a firearm on or about his person or under his control while committing the offense and displayed the firearm, brandished the firearm, indicated that he possessed the firearm, or used it to facilitate the offense.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Chad Cordwell of Perrysville, case no. 23-CRI-042, investigating agency ACSO
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that CHAD CORDWELL did:
COUNT ONE: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about February 1, 2023 through February 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Chad Cordwell, did knowingly use or operate a 2018 RAM 1500 without the consent of Agnes Cordwell, the owner or person authorized to give consent, and either remove it from this state or keep possession of it for more than forty-eight hours, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Devin Fetters of Mansfield, case no. 23-CRI-048, investigating agency APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that DEVIN FETTERS did:
COUNT ONE: POSSESSION OF A FENTANYL-RELATED COMPOUND a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about October 20, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, DEVIN FETTERS, did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation was a fentanylrelated compound and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(lO)(a) of Section 2925.11 of the Revised Code applies to the drug involved, or was a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that contained a fentanyl-related compound or was a combination of a fentanyl-related compound and another controlled substance and neither division (C)(9)(a) nor division (C)(lO)(a) of this section applies to the drug involved, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Julie Rhoads of Loudonville, case no. 23-CRI-065, investigating agency LPD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that JULIE RHOADS did:
COUNT ONE: COMPLICITY (IDENTITY FRAUD, ORC SECTIONS a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about April 15, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, Julie Rhoads, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did aid or abet another in committing the offense of Identity Fraud, ORC Sections 2913.49(B)(1) & 2913.49(1)(2), and the underlying offense was a felony of the fifth degree, in violation of Ohio Revised code
COUNT TWO: OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about April 15, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, Julie Rhoads, did, with purpose to hinder the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for a crime or to assist another to benefit from the commission of a crime, communicate false information to any person, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
FURTHERMORE, and the crime committed or alleged to have been committed by the person aided was Identity Fraud, ORC Sections.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Norman Lee Davis of Mount Orab, case no. 23-CRI-045, investigating agency
OSHP
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that NORMAN LEE DAVIS did:
COUNT ONE: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS ORDNANCE a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about August 7J 2020, in Ashland County, Ohio, Norman Lee Davis, did knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use any dangerous ordnance, to wit: one (1) SGW Olympic Arms 223-caiiber AR-15 with serial number Z292Y, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said Norman Lee Davis is the owner and/or possessor of a SGW Olympic Arms 223-caliber AR-15 with serial number Z292Y, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
COUNT TWO: IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about August 7, 2020, in Ashland County, Ohio, Norman Lee Davis, did knowingly transport or have a loaded firearm, to wit: one (1) Glock model 23 .40 cal. handgun with serial no. UKH883, in a motor vehicle in such a manner that the firearm is accessible to the operator or any passenger without leaving the vehicle, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said Norman Lee Davis is the owner and/or possessor of a Glock model 23 .40 cal. handgun with serial no. UKH883, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
COUNT THREE: IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about August 7, 2020, in Ashland County, Ohio, Norman Lee Davis, did knowingly transport or have a loaded firearm, to wit: one (1) Glock model 27 Generation 4 .40 cal. handgun with serial number YVN410, in a motor vehicle in such a manner that the firearm is accessible to the operator or any passenger without leaving the vehicle, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT THREE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said
Norman Lee Davis is the owner and/or possessor of a Glock model 27 Generation 4 .40 cal. handgun with serial number YVN410, which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense.
Furthermore, by virtue of Section 2901.12 (H) of the Ohio Revised Code, the offense was committed in Ashland County, Ohio and/or Richland County, Ohio
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
James Campbell of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-044, investigating agency APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that JAMES CAMPBELL did:
COUNT ONE: THEFT a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about February 3, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, JAMES CAMPBELL, did with purpose to deprive the owner, WILLIAM BECK, of property or services, to wit: one (1) Huntington bank debit card, knowingly obtain or exert control over either the property or services without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
FURTHERMORE, the property stolen is property listed under 2913.71 of the Revised Code, in that it is a credit card, to wit: one (1) Huntington bank debit card.
COUNT TWO: MISUSE OF CREDIT CARDS a misdemeanor of the first degree.
In that on or about February 3, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, JAMES CAMPBELL, with purpose to violate this section, shall receive, possess, control, or dispose of a Huntington bank debit card credit card, in violation of Ohio Revised code Section 2913.21 (C), 2913.21 MISUSE OF CREDIT CARDS, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Theon Avery of Euclid, case no. 23-CRI-038, investigating agency APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that THEON AVERY did:
COUNT ONE: BREAKING AND ENTERING a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about January 22, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, THEON AVERY, did, by force, stealth, or deception, trespass, as defined in section 2911.21 ) of the Revised Code, in the unoccupied structure of Bill Harris Chrysler Dodge Jeep and RAM of Ashland, 2100 S. Baney Road, Ashland, Ohio, with the purpose to commit therein any theft offense, as defined in Section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2911.13(A), 2911.13(C), BREAKING AND ENTERING, a felony of the fifth degree.
COUNT TWO: ATTEMPTED GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about January 22, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, THEON AVERY, did with purpose to deprive the owner, Bill Harris Chrysler Dodge Jeep and RAM of Ashland, 2100 S. Baney Road, Ashland, Ohio, of property or services, knowingly attempt to obtain or exert control over either the property or services without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.02 / 2913.02(A)(1 ), 2913.02 ATTEMPTED GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, a felony of the fifth degree.
FURTHERMORE, the property stolen is a motor vehicle.
COUNT THREE: COMPLICITY (FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OR SIGNAL OF A POLICE OFFICERa felony of the third degree.
In that on or about January 22, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, THEON AVERY, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did aid or abet another in committing the offense of Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, ORC Sections 2921.331 (B) & 2921.331 (C)(4), and the underlying offense was a felony of the third degree, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
Furthermore, by virtue of Section 2901.12 (H) of the Ohio Revised Code, the offense was committed in Ashland County, Ohio and/or Medina County, Ohio and/or Wayne County, Ohio
COUNT FOUR: FAILURE TO REGISTER a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about January 22, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, THEON AVERY, did, as a person who is required to register a new residence, school, institution of higher education, or place of employment address with a sheriff or with an official of another state pursuant to divisions (B) and (C) of Section 2950.05, fail to register with the appropriate sheriff or official of the other state in accordance with those divisions and the most serious sexually oriented offense or childvictim oriented offense that was the basis of the registration, notice of intent to reside, change of address notification, or address verification requirement that was violated under the prohibition was a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, to wit: Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court case no. DL19100677, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
FURTHERMORE, THEON AVERY was previously convicted of or plead guilty to, or previously has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing, a violation of a prohibition in section 2950.04, 2950.041 , 2950.05, or 2950.06 of the Revised Code, to wit: Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court case no. CR-21-662154-A.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Amado Herrera-Reyes of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-043, investigating agency
APD
Copy of Indictment
Of the 2nd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE State of Ohio, within and for the body of the County aforesaid, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present that AMADO HERRERA-REYES (IA: Ashland Police Department) did:
COUNT ONE: GROSS SEXUAL IMPOSITION a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about January 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did have sexual contact with "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), not his spouse, when AMADO HERRERA-REYES purposely compelled such person(s) to submit by force or threat of force, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count One was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1 ) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941 .1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
COUNT TWO: GROSS SEXUAL IMPOSITION a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about January 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did have sexual contact with "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), not his spouse, when AMADO HERRERA-REYES purposely compelled such person(s) to submit by force or threat of force, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Two was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941 .1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
COUNT THREE: PANDERING OBSCENITY INVOLVING A MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, create, reproduce, or publish obscene material that has a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT THREE:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Three was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 003831 .jpg
COUNT FOUR: PANDERING OBSCENITY INVOLVING A MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, create, reproduce, or publish obscene material that has a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FOUR:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Four was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941 .1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 003835.jpg
COUNT FIVE: PANDERING OBSCENITY INVOLVING A MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, create, reproduce, or publish obscene material that has a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FIVE:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Five was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941 .1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 004034
COUNT SIX: PANDERING OBSCENITY INVOLVING A MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about 'December 1 , 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, create, reproduce, or publish obscene material that has a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT SIX:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Six was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 004148.jpg
COUNT SEVEN: PANDERING OBSCENITY INVOLVING A MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1 , 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, create, reproduce, or publish obscene material that has a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in violation of Ohio Revised code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT SEVEN:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Seven was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 004154.jpg
COUNT EIGHT: PANDERING OBSCENITY INVOLVING A MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1 , 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, create, reproduce, or publish obscene material that has a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers, "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT EIGHT:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Eight was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 004204.jpg
COUNT NINE: ILLEGAL USE OF MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON IN NUDITY-ORIENTED MATERIAL OR PERFORMANCE a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did photograph who was a minor, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in a state of nudity or consent to who was a minor in a state of nudity in any material or performance, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT NINE:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Nine was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 003212.jpg
COUNT TEN: ILLEGAL USE OF MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON IN NUDITY-ORIENTED MATERIAL OR PERFORMANCE a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did photograph who was a minor, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in a state of nudity or consent to the use of his child or ward who was a minor in a state of nudity in any material or performance, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TEN:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Ten was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417 (A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 003741 .jpg
COUNT ELEVEN: ILLEGAL USE OF MINOR OR IMPAIRED PERSON IN NUDITY-ORIENTED MATERIAL OR PERFORMANCE a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did photograph who was a minor, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in a state of nudity or consent to who was a minor in a state of nudity in any material or performance, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ELEVEN:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Eleven was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 003746.jpg
COUNT TWELVE: ILLEGAL USE OF MINOR OR [MPA[RED PERSON IN NUDITY-ORIENTED MATERIAL OR PERFORMANCE a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about December 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did photograph who was a minor, to wit: "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), in a state of nudity or consent to who was a minor in a state of nudity in any material or performance, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWELVE:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Twelve was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) photograph with file name IMG 20221212 003217.jpg
COUNT THIRTEEN: ENDANGERING CHILDREN a felony of the second degree.
In that on or about January 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did entice, coerce, permit, encourage, compel, hire, employ, use, or allow "Jane Doe" (DOB: xx/xx/2007), a child under eighteen years of age, to act, model, or in any other way participate in, or be photographed for, the production, presentation, dissemination, or advertisement of any material or performance that the offender knew or reasonably should have known was obscene, was sexually oriented matter, or was nudity-oriented matter, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
COUNT FOURTEEN: POSSESSING CRIMINAL TOOLS a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about January 1, 2022 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did possess or have under the person's control any substance, device, instrument, or article, to wit: one (1 ) Celero 5G smart phone with purpose to use it criminally, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.24(A), 2923.24 POSSESSING CRIMINAL TOOLS, a felony of the fifth degree.
FURTHERMORE, the circumstances indicate that the substance, device, instrument, or article involved in the offense was intended for use in the commission of a felony, to wit: Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor or Impaired Person, ORC Sections 2907.321 (A)(l) & 2907.321 (C), and/or Illegal Use of Minor or Impaired Person in Nudity-Oriented
Material or Performance, ORC Sections 2907.323(A)(2) & 2907.323(B), and/or Gross Sexual Imposition, ORC Sections 5(A)(1) & 2907.05(C)(1) and/or Endangering Children, ORC Sections 2919.22(B)(5) % 2919.2
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FOURTEEN:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Fourteen was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
to wit: one (1) Celero 5G smart phone COUNT FIFTEEN: TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE felony of the third degree.
In that on or about February 1, 2023 through February 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, AMADO HERRERAREYES, did, knowing that an official proceeding or investigation was in progress, or was about to be or likely to be instituted, alter, destroy, conceal, or remove any record, document, or thing, with purpose to impair its value or availability as evidence in such proceeding or investigation, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2921 .12(A)(1 2921 .12(B), TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, a felony of the third degree.
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FIFTEEN:
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Fifteen was committed while the said AMADO HERRERA-REYES is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) Celero 5G smart phone which was contraband and/or property derived from or through the commission or facilitation of the offense, and/or was an instrumentality the offender used or intended to use in the commission or facilitation of the offense and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A), 2981.02, and 2981.04 of the Revised Code.
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Prosecutor Tunnell would like to thank the Grand Jurors for their time and assistance, and the men and women of the investigating agencies for their hard work in protecting Ashland County citizens. Prosecutor Tunnell further stressed that all persons indicted by the February Grand Jury are innocent until proven guilty.