Felony Indictments April 2023
Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell Announces April 2023 Felony Indictments
Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell released fourteen (14) felony indictments issued by the Ashland County Grand Jury which met in April.
The Grand Jury issued a total of fifteen (15) indictments against fifteen (15) persons, one of which remains sealed.
The following persons were the subject of an indictment and have or will appear before the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas:
Trevor Busch of Ashland, case no. 23-CRl-089, investigating agency ACSO
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Of the 3rd 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 TREVOR BUSCH did: COUNT ONE: BREAKING AND ENTERING a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about March 20, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Trevor Busch, did, by force, stealth, or deception, trespass, as defined in section 291 1.21 (A)(l) of the Revised Code, in the unoccupied structure of Douglas Plaster, with the purpose to commit therein any theft offense, as defined in Section 2913.01 of the Revised Code COUNT TWO: PETTY THEFT a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about March 20, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Trevor Busch, did with purpose to deprive the owner, Douglas Plaster, of property or services, to wit: one (1 ) trail camera, 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 and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
John Ruehlen of Wellington, case no. 23-CRl-076, investigating agency APD
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Of the 3rd 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 RUEHLEN did: COUNT ONE: BURGLARY a felony of the second degree In that on or about March 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, JOHN RUEHLEN, did, by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an occupied structure or in a separately secured or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure, to wit: O'Bryan's Pub, 1065 Claremont Ave., Ashland, Ohio, 44805, when another person, not the accomplice of the offender, was present, with purpose to commit in the structure or in the separately secured or separately occupied portion of the structure any criminal offense, to wit: Petty Theft, ORC Sections 2913.02(A)(1 ) & 2913.02(B)(2), in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT TWO: PETTY THEFT a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about March 7, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, JOHN RUEHLEN, did with purpose to deprive the owner, O'Bryan's Pub and/or Keith Bryan, of property or services, to wit: miscellaneous Ohio Lottery tickets, 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), 2913.02(B)(2), PETTY THEFT, a misdemeanor of the first degree. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Samuel Swiger of Sullivan, case no. 23-CRl-073, investigating agency ACSO
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Of the 3rd 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 SAMUEL SWIGER did: COUNT ONE: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 25, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Samuel Swiger, 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 Section 451 1 .19(A)(1 )(a), 451 1.19(G)(1 )(d), OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI, a felony of the fourth degree. FURTHERMORE, within ten years of the offense, Samuel Swiger was previously convicted of or plead guilty to three violations of division (A) or (B) of this section or other equivalent offenses, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 19TRC05443 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 14TRC04860 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 13TRC01897. 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 Samuel Swiger is the owner and/or possessor of a 2005 Chrysler 300 with Ohio license plate no. JXH3202, 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 be used in the commission or facilitation of the offense, which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A) and 4503.234 of the Revised Code. COUNT TWO: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 25, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Samuel Swiger, did operate any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state, when at the time of the operation he had a concentration of seventeen hundredths of one per cent or more by weight per unit volume of alcohol in his whole blood, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, within ten years of the offense, Samuel Swiger was previously convicted of or plead guilty to three violations of division (A) or (B) of this section or other equivalent offenses, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 19TRC05443 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 14TRC04860 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 13TRC01897. 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 Samuel Swiger is the owner and/or possessor of a 2005 Chrysler 300 with Ohio license plate no. JXH3202, 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 be used in the commission or facilitation of the offense, which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A) and 4503.234 of the Revised Code. COUNT THREE: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 25, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Samuel Swiger, within twenty years of the conduct described jn division (A)(2)(a) of this section, having previously been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this division, division (A)(l) or (B) of this section, or a municipal OVI offense, did both of the following: operate any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state while under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them and subsequent to being arrested for operating the vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley as described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section, being asked by a law enforcement officer to submit to a chemical test or tests under section 4511.191 of the Revised Code, and being advised by the officer in accordance with section 451 1 .192 of the Revised Code of the consequences of his refusal or submission to the test or tests, refused to submit to the test or tests, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, within ten years of the offense, Samuel Swiger was previously convicted of or plead guilty to three violations of division (A) or (B) of this section or other equivalent offenses, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 19TRC05443 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 14TRC04860 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 13TRC01897. 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 Samuel Swiger js the owner and/or possessor of a 2005 Chrysler 300 with Ohio license plate no. JXH3202, 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 be used in the commission or facilitation of the offense, which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A) and 4503.234 of the Revised Code. COUNT FOUR: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 25, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Samuel Swiger, 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 Section 4511 .19(A)(1 )(a), 4511.19(G)(1 )(d), OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI, a felony of the fourth degree. FURTHERMORE, within twenty years of the offense, Samuel Swiger was previously convicted of or plead guilty to five violations of division (A) or (B) of this section or other equivalent offenses, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 19TRC05443 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 14TRC04860 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 13TRC01897 and/or Elyria Muni 2007TRC07203 and/or Elyria Muni 2005TRC06302 and/or Elyria Muni 2003TRC00117. 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 Samuel Swiger is the owner and/or possessor of a 2005 Chrysler 300 with Ohio license plate no. JXH3202, 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 be used in the commission or facilitation of the offense, which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A) and 4503.234 of the Revised Code. COUNT FIVE: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 25, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Samuel Swiger, did operate any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state, when at the time of the operation he had a concentration of seventeen hundredths of one per cent or more by weight per unit volume of alcohol in his whole blood, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, within twenty years of the offense, Samuel Swiger was previously convicted of or plead guilty to five violations of division (A) or (B) of this section or other equivalent offenses, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 19TRC05443 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 14TRC04860 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 13TRC01897 and/or Elyria Muni 2007TRC07203 and/or Elyria Muni 2005TRC06302 and/or Elyria Muni 2003TRC00117. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT FIVE: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code) The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Five was committed while the said Samuel Swiger is the owner and/or possessor of a 2005 Chrysler 300 with Ohio license plate no. JXH3202, 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 be used in the commission or facilitation of the offense, which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A) and 4503.234 of the Revised Code. COUNT SIX: OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A DRUG OF ABUSE OR A COMBINATION OF THEM - OVI a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 25, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Samuel Swiger, within twenty years of the conduct described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section, having previously been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation Of this division, division (A)(l) or (B) of this section, or a municipal OVI offense, did both of the following: operate any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state while under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them and subsequent to being arrested for operating the vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley as described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section, being asked by a law enforcement officer to submit to a chemical test or tests under section 4511.191 of the Revised Code, and being advised by the officer in accordance with section 4511.192 of the Revised Code of the consequences of his refusal or submission to the test or tests, refused to submit to the test or tests, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, within twenty years of the offense, Samuel Swiger was previously convicted of or plead guilty to five violations of division (A) or (B) of this section or other equivalent offenses, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 19TRC05443 and Ashland. Municipal Court case no. 14TRC04860 and Ashland Municipal Court case no. 13TRC01897 and/or Elyria Muni 2007TRC07203 and/or Elyria Muni 2005TRC06302 and/or Elyria Muni 2003TRC00117. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT SIX: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code) The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Six was committed while the said Samuel Swiger js the owner and/or possessor of a 2005 Chrysler 300 with Ohio license plate no. JXH3202, 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 be used in the commission or facilitation of the offense, which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 2941.1417(A) and 4503.234 of the Revised Code. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio
Brian Esbenshade of Ashland, case no. 23-CRl-090, investigating agency APD
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Of the 3rd 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about March 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, BRIAN ESBENSHADE, 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 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE is the owner and/or possessor of a Samsung 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 co-traffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) 2003 Pontiac Sunfire with VIN #1 G2JB12F2372776881 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: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about March 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, BRIAN ESBENSHADE, 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 Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug, 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE is the owner and/or possessor of a Samsung 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 co-traffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) 2003 Pontiac Sunfire with VIN #1 G2JB12F237277688, 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 THREE: POSSESSING CRIMINAL TOOLS (Section 2923.24(A), 2923.24(C) of the Ohio Revised Code), a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about March 23, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, BRIAN ESBENSHADE, did possess or have under the person's control any substance, device, instrument, or article, to wit: one (1) 2003 Pontiac Sunfire with VIN #1 G2JB12F237277688 and/or one (1) Samsung cellular phone with purpose to use it criminally, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.24(A), 2923.24(C), 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: Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, ORC Sections 2925.03(A)(2) & 2925.03(C)(1 )(a) and/or Aggravated Possession of Drugs, ORC Sections 2925.1 1 (A) & 2925.1 1 (C)(l )(a 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE is the owner and/or possessor of a Samsung 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 co-traffickers and/or other persons involved in shipping and/or selling of drugs. 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 BRIAN ESBENSHADE is the owner and/or possessor of one (1 ) 2003 Pontiac Sunfire with VIN #1 G2JB12F237277688, 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. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Broc McKinney of Ashland, case no. 23-CRl-091 , investigating agency
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Of the 3rd 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 BROC MCKINNEY did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about March 24, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, BROC MCKINNEY, 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 COUNT TWO: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about March 24, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, BROC MCKINNEY, did knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm t a family or household member, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2919.25(A), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, a misdemeanor of the first degree. COUNT THREE: ENDANGERING CHILDREN a misdemeanor of the first degree. In that on or about March 24, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, BROC MCKINNEY, 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/2023), by violating a duty of care, protection, or support, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2919.22(A), ENDANGERING CHILDREN, a misdemeanor of the first degree. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Brian Hicks of Sullivan, case no. 23-CRl-088, investigating agency ACSO
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Of the 3rd 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 BRIAN HICKS did: COUNT ONE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about March 18, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Brian Hicks, did knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to Kristie Searle, a family or household member, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2919.25 (A), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, a felony of the fourth degree. FURTHERMORE, Brian Hicks has previously pleaded guilty to or been convicted of domestic violence, a violation of an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or the United States that is substantially similar to domestic violence, a violation of section 2903.14, 2909.06, 2909.07, 2911.12, 2911.211, or 2919.22 of the Revised Code or any offense of violence if the victim of the violation was a family or household member at the time of the commission of the offense, to wit: Elyria Municipal Court 2007CRB03376. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Todd Michael Hendrix of Loudonville, case no. 23-CRl-092, investigating agency LPD
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Of the 3rd 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 TODD MICHAEL HENDRIX did: COUNT ONE: KIDNAPPING a felony of the first degree. In that on or about March 24, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Todd Michael Hendrix did, by force, threat, or deception under circumstances that created a substantial risk Of serious physical harm to— knowingly restrain XXXXXXXXXXX of her liberty, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT TWO: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about March 24, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Todd Michael Hendrix, did knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to—, a family or household member, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, Todd Michael Hendrix has previously pleaded guilty to or been convicted of domestic violence, a violation of an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or the United States that is substantially similar to domestic violence, a violation of section 2903.14, 2909.06, 2909.07, 291 1.12, 2911.21 1, or 2919.22 of the Revised Code or any offense of violence if the victim of the violation was a family or household member at the time of the commission of the offense, to wit: Wayne County Municipal Court case no. 2020 CR-B 000130. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Tarek Berry of Mansfield, case no. 23-CRl-096, investigating agency
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Of the 3rd 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 TAREK BERRY did: COUNT ONE: ABDUCTION a felony of the third degree.
In that on or about April 3, 2023 through April 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, TAREK BERRY, did, without privilege to do so, knowingly, by force or threat, restrain the liberty of XXXXXXXX under circumstances that created a risk of physical harm to her or placed her in fear, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT TWO: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a felony of the fifth degree.
In that on or about April 3, 2023 through April 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, TAREK BERRY, did knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to XXXXXXXXX, a family or household member, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, the offender knew that the victim was pregnant at the time of the violation. COUNT THREE: DISRUPTING PUBLIC SERVICES a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about April 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, TAREK BERRY, did purposely, by any means or knowingly by damaging or tampering with any property, interrupt or impair telecommunications being used for public service or emergency communications, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2909.04(A)(1), 2909.04(C), DISRUPTING PUBLIC SERVICES, a felony of the fourth degree. and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio
Isaiah Keennan of Ashland, case no. 23-CRl-097, investigating agency
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Of the 3rd 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 ISAIAH KEENAN ) did: COUNT ONE: KIDNAPPING a felony of the first degree.
In that on or about April 3, 2023 through April 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, ISAIAH KEENAN, did, by force, threat, or deception under circumstances that created a substantial risk of serious physical harm to XXXXXXX knowingly restrain of her liberty, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT TWO: GROSS SEXUAL IMPOSITION a felony of the fourth degree.
In that on or about April 3, 2023 through April 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, ISAIAH KEENAN, did have sexual contact witt— not his spouse, when ISAIAH KEENAN purposely compelled such person(s) to submit by force or threat of force, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT THREE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a misdemeanor of the first degree.
In that on or about April 3, 2023 through April 4, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, ISAIAH KEENAN, did knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to XXXXXXXX, a family or household member, in violation of Ohio Revised Code
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Michael A. Troyer of Holmesville, case 23-CRl-094, investigating agency OSHP
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Of the 3rd Partial in the year two thousand twenty three
THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY OF THE state ofOhio, 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 MICHAEL A. TROYER 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-April 1, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Michael A. Troyer, 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 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 Michael A. Troyer is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with VIN #1 GIAPI 1 P267827461 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.
Furthermore, by virtue of Section 2901.12 (H) of the Ohio Revised Code, the offense was committed in Ashland County, Ohio and/or Wayne County, Ohio COUNT TWO: POSSESSING CRIMINAL TOOLS a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about April 1, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Michael A. Troyer, did possess or have under the person's control any substance, device, instrument, or article, to wit: one (1) 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with VIN #1 GIAPI 1 P267827461 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: Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer 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 Michael A. Troyer is the owner and/or possessor of one (1) 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with VIN #1 GIAPI 1 P267827461 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.
Furthermore, by virtue of Section 2901.12 (H) of the Ohio Revised Code, the offense was committed in Ashland County, Ohio and/or Wayne County, Ohio
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Coy Manion of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-095, investigating agency ACSO
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Of the 3rd 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 COY MANION 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 April 2, 2023 through April 3, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Coy Manion, 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 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.
Dakota Griffin of Ashland, case no. 23-CRl-086, investigating agency APD
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Of the 3rd 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 DAKOTA GRIFFIN did: COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED BURGLARY a felony of the first degree. In that on or about March 9, 2023 through March 10; 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DAKOTA GRIFFIN, did, by force, stealth, or deception, trespass, as defined in section 2911.21 (A)(l ) of the Revised Code, in an occupied structure or in a separately secured or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure, to wit: the Gracelyn Harrison and/or Elijah Pickrell residence located at 521 E. 5th Street, Ashland, Ohio, when another person other than the accomplice of the offender was present, with purpose to commit in the structure or in the separately secured or separately occupied portion of the structure any criminal offense, to wit: Felonious Assault, ORC Sections 2903.1 1 (A)(l) & 2903.1 1 (D)(l )(a) and/or Felonious Assault, ORC Sections 2903.11 (A)(2) & 2903.1 1 )(a), and the offender inflicted, or attempted or threatened to inflict physical harm on Elijah Pickrell, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2911 .11 ), 291 1 .11 (B), AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, a felony of the first degree. COUNT TWO: COMPLICITY (FELONIOUS ASSAULT a felony of the second degree. In that on or about March 9, 2023 through March 10, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DAKOTA GRIFFIN, 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 Felonious Assault, ORC Sections 2903.11(A)(1) & 2903.11(D)(1)(a), and the underlying offense was a felony of the second degree, to wit: the Felonious Assault on Elijah Pickrell in which he sustained serious physical harm, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.03(F), COMPLICITY (FELONIOUS ASSAULT, ORC SECTIONS 2903.11 (A)(l) & 2903.11 a felony of the second degree. COUNT THREE: COMPLICITY a felony of the second degree. In that on or about March 9, 2023 through March 10, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, DAKOTA GRIFFIN, did act with the kind of culpability required for the commission of an offense and did solicit or procure another to commit the offense of Felonious Assault, ORC Sections 2903.11(A)(2) & 2903.11(D)(1)(a), and the underlying offense was a felony of the second degree, to wit: the Felonious Assault on Elijah Pickrell in which he sustained physical harm by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance, i.e. one (1) pair of brass knuckles, in violation of Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Randall Jeffrey of West Salem, case no. 23-CRI-IOO, investigating agency ACSO
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Of the 3rd 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 RANDALL JEFFREY did: COUNT ONE: RAPE a felony of the first degree. In that on or about July 15, 2018 through July 14, 2020, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did engage in sexual conduct with "Jane Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2007) who was not the spouse of the offender, whose age at the time of the said sexual conduct was less than thirteen years of age, whether or not the offender knew the age of "Jane Doe", in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT TWO: RAPE a felony of the first degree. In that on or about July 15, 2020 through February 26, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did engage in sexual conduct with "Jane Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2007) when Randall Jeffrey purposely compelled her to submit by force or threat of force, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT THREE: RAPE a felony of the first degree. In that on or about February 27, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did engage in sexual conduct with "Jane Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2007) who was not the spouse of the offender, and the ability of "Jane Doe" to resist or consent was substantially impaired because of a mental or physical condition or because of advanced age, and Randall Jeffrey knew or had reasonable cause to believe that "Jane Doe's'"s ability to resist or consent was substantially impaired because of a mental or physical condition or because of advanced age, in violation of Ohio Revised Code COUNT FOUR: COMPELLING PROSTITUTION a felony of the first degree. In that on or about July 15, 2018 through February 27, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did knowingly compel "Jane Doe" (DOB: XX/XX/2007) to engage in sexual activity for hire, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.21 2907.21 COMPELLING PROSTITUTION, a felony of the first degree. FURTHERMORE, the victim was less than sixteen years of age. COUNT FIVE: COMPELLING PROSTITUTION (Section 2907.21 2907.21 (C) of the Ohio Revised Code), a felony of the third degree. In that on or about July 15, 2018 through February 27, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did knowingly induce, procure; encourage, solicit, request, or otherwise facilitate "Jane Doe" (DOB: 07/15/2007), a minor, to engage in sexual activity for hire, whether or not he knew the age of "Jane Doe", in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.21 2907.21 COMPELLING PROSTITUTION, a felony of the third degree. COUNT SIX: COMPELLING PROSTITUTION a felony of the third degree. In that on or about July 15, 2018 through February 27, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did knowingly pay or agree to pay a minor, to wit:" Jane Doe", DOB: XX/XX/2007, either directly or through the minors agent, so that "Jane Doe" will engage in sexual activity, whether or not the offender knows the age of "Jane Doe", in violation of Ohio Re0iSed code Section 2907.-21 2907.21 (C), COMPELLING PROSTITUTION, a felony of the third degree. COUNT SEVEN: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE a felony of the fourth degree. In that on or about February 27, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical. harm to "John Doe" (DOB: 04/15/2006), a family or household member, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, Randall Jeffrey has previously pleaded guilty to or been convicted of domestic violence, a violation of an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or the United States that is substantially similar to domestic violence, a violation of section 2903.14, 2909.06, 2909.07, 2911 .12, 291 1.21 1 , or 2919.22 of the Revised Code or any offense of violence if the victim of the violation was a family or household member at the time of the commission of the offense, to wit: Lorain Municipal Court case no. 2000CRB02243. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT SEVEN: (Section 2941.145(A) of the Ohio Revised code) The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Seven was committed while the said Randall Jeffrey 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, to wit: one (1 ) Ruger EC9s 9mm handgun with serial no. 45658949 and/or one (1) Marlin .22 cal. rifle with serial no. MN24527B. SPECIFICATION TWO TO COUNT SEVEN: (Section 2941.1417(A) of the Ohio Revised code) The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Seven was committed while the said Randall Jeffrey is the owner and/or possessor of a Ruger EC9s 9mm handgun with serial no. 45658949 and/or a Marlin .22 cal. rifle with serial no. MN24527B 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 EIGHT: HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY a felony of the third degree. In that on or about February 27, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Randall Jeffrey, did knowingly acquire, have, cany, or use a firearm or dangerous ordnance and the person is drug dependent, in danger of drug dependence, or a chronic alcoholic, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.13(A)(4), 2923.13(B), HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY, a felony of the third degree. SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT The Grand Jurors further find and specify that the offense as stated in Count Eight was committed while the said Randall Jeffrey is the owner and/or possessor of a Ruger EC9s 9mm handgun with serial no. 45658949 and/or a Marlin .22 cal. rifle with serial no. MN24527B, 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 against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
Matthew Nicholson of Ashland, case no. 23-CRI-098, investigating agency ACSO
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Of the 3rd 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 MATTHEW NICHOLSON did: COUNT ONE: VIOLATING A PROTECTION ORDER a felony of the fifth degree. In that on or about April 9, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Matthew Nicholson, did recklessly violate the terms of a protection order issued or consent agreement approved pursuant to section 2919.26 or 3113.31 of the Revised code, in violation of Ohio Revised Code FURTHERMORE, Matthew Nicholson previously had been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or been adjudicated a delinquent child for one violation of Section 2919.27, to wit: Ashland Municipal Court case no. 22CRB00906. 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 protection Ashland County Citizens. Prosecutor Tunnell further stressed that all persons indicted by the April Grand Jury are innocent until proven guilty.