Ashland District Court sentenced 27 criminals in October

ASHLAND — In October, 27 people were sentenced to prison for felonies in Ashland County.

Four people were sentenced on October 10

• Caden Dillon, 27, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine months in prison for aggravated possession of methamphetamine. Dillon’s indictment began on August 10, 2023. He was sentenced to 205 days in prison for time already served. Dillon may be subject to post-release control for up to two years following the completion of his sentence.
• Michael Sinclair, 41, of Mansfield, was sentenced to nine months in prison for aggravated possession of methamphetamine. Sinclair received 76 days in jail for time already served. He may be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence. Sinclair’s accusation was revealed on July 11.
• Draven Warters, 21, of Mansfield, was sentenced to six months in prison for aggravated possession of methamphetamine. His charge began on August 11, 2023. Warters received 146 days in jail for time already served. After completing his prison sentence, he may be subject to post-release control for up to two years.
• Trenten Johnson, 24, of Ashland, was sentenced to nine months in prison for criminal damage or endangerment. The court also sentenced Johnson to serve the remaining time on three other counts: two counts of criminal damage or endangerment and one count of criminal trespass. Johnson’s charges began on November 17, 2022. All of Johnson’s counting deadlines were to be served at the same time. He was sentenced to 139 days in jail for time already served. Johnson may be subject to post-release control for up to two years following the completion of his incarceration.

Six people were sentenced on October 11

• Caleb Hale, 29, of Greenwich, was sentenced to six months in prison for receiving stolen property; 180 days in prison for failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer; and 180 days in prison for drug possession. Hale’s accusations began on January 12. Hale’s sentences will be served concurrently. He received three days of jail credit for time already served. Hale also received a three-year suspension of his Ohio operator’s license and may be subject to up to two years of post-release control upon completion of his incarceration.
• Donovan Edward Dion, 49, of Mansfield, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for sexual assault. Dion’s impeachment began on July 1. Dion received 102 days in jail for time already served. In addition to his sentence, Dion must undergo post-release supervision for five years following the completion of his prison sentence. He will be classified as a Tier III sex offender and will be required to register his residence, place of employment, and higher education every 90 days for the rest of his life.
• Josh Sexton, 27, of Shelby, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for aggravated drug trafficking. The second charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamine was consolidated with the other criminal charge. Sexton’s charges began May 20. He was sentenced to 147 days in prison for time already served. Sexton may be subject to post-release control for up to two years following the completion of his incarceration.
• Travis Fletcher, 35, of Mansfield, was sentenced to six months in prison for theft. Fletcher’s charge began on October 13, 2023. He received 56 days of incarceration credit for time already served and may be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of incarceration.
• Latasha Coffman, 38, of Ashland, was sentenced to concurrent terms of 180 days in prison for possession of a fentanyl-related compound and 180 days in prison for possession of cocaine. Coffman received 10 days of jail credit for time already served. The remaining 170 days of Coffman’s sentence were suspended on the condition that he complete a drug treatment program. Coffman also received two years of community control and must complete 100 hours of community work service. He will also pay a $150 fine for each charge. Coffman’s accusations came to light on November 17, 2022.
• Casey Hunt, 37, of Berkley, received intervention in lieu of conviction. Hunt was sentenced to two years probation for two counts of aggravated drug possession and one count of possession of LSD. In addition to completing a drug and alcohol program, Hunt must maintain sobriety and comply with the terms of supervision. Hunt’s Ohio operator license was also suspended for one year. The accusations were revealed on January 12.

One person was fined on October 17

• Antonia Lee, 28, of Columbus, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for improper use of a firearm in a motor vehicle and 12 months in prison for possession of a weapon while impaired. Lee’s charges, which began April 11, will be served concurrently for a total of 12 months in prison. Lee received 36 days of jail credit for time already served. After completing his prison sentence, he may be subject to post-release control for up to two years.

Five people were sentenced on October 21

• Jennifer Reeder, 45, of Ashland, was sentenced to 15 days in jail for aggravated drug possession. Reeder also earned 15 days of jail credit for time already served. He will complete a drug and alcohol program and be placed on probation for two years. Reeder must also pay a $250 fine. His impeachment took place on May 20.
• Brian Mays, 39, of Mansfield, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for a burglary that began on Nov. 17, 2023. Mays earned three days of jail credit for time already served. Mays will be placed on probation for two years following the completion of his detention. He will be required to complete 100 hours of community service. Mays must also pay $1,052 in restitution along with a $250 fine.
• Joseph Windsor, 54, of Mansfield, was sentenced to six months in prison for possession of cocaine. He earned 42 days of jail credit for time already served. Windsor’s impeachment began on April 25. Upon completion of his prison sentence, Windsor will be subject to post-release control for up to two years.
• Jacob Houser, 37, of West Salem, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for aggravated drug possession. Houser received nine days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his prison sentence, Houser will be subject to probation supervision for two years. He must also pay a $250 fine. Houser’s accusation was revealed on May 10.
• David Cales, 19, of Navarre, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and a $250 fine for vehicular assault. He received a second $250 fine for failure to comply with a police officer’s order or signal. Cales received a four-day sentence for time already served. Upon completion of his prison sentence, Cales will be placed on probation for four years and must perform 200 hours of community service. He also received a five-year suspension of his Ohio operator license for each count to run concurrently. Cales’ accusations were revealed on February 8.

One person was punished on October 24

• Curtis Crawford, 59, of Cleveland, was sentenced to six months in prison for forgery. Crawford’s impeachment began on July 12. Crawford earned 42 days of jail credit for time already served and may be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence.

Four people were sentenced on October 28

• Vincent Simmons, 38, of Ashland, was sentenced to 70 days in jail on a charge of attempted tampering with evidence. Simmons also earned 65 days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his sentence, he will be placed on probation for two years and must pay a $150 fine. Simmons also must complete 200 hours of community service. Simmons’ accusations were revealed on July 11.
• Larry W. Carter, 37, of Ashland, was sentenced in three separate criminal cases. He was sentenced to six months in prison for heroin possession and 180 days for time already served. In a separate case, he was sentenced to an additional six months in prison for cocaine possession and received 140 days in jail for time already served. In a third case, he was sentenced to six months in prison for cocaine possession and 60 days in jail for time already served. The first two cases emerged on August 12, 2021. The third one appeared on January 13, 2022. Carter’s three sentences will be served consecutively. He may be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of each sentence.
• Angela Schneider, 48, of Loudonville, received a one-year extension on community control and was ordered to remain in a drug and alcohol program following a July 29 community control violation. Schneider’s original charge came on December 20, 2023, and was for aggravated possession of methamphetamine.
• Michael Vance, 62, of Mansfield, was sentenced to 180 days in jail for aggravated possession of cocaine. Vance earned 27 days of jail credit for time already served, and the other 153 days of his sentence were suspended contingent on his completion of a twelve-week drug program. Vance will be on probation for two years and also pay a $250 fine. The accusation took place on May 10.

One person was sentenced on October 29

• Ayla D. Clarke, 26, of Ashland, violated the terms of her intervention in lieu of conviction July 9. The court sentenced him to 180 days in prison for aggravated drug possession, effective May 13, 2022; 180 days, effective May 13, 2022, for child endangerment; and on October 13, 2022, was sentenced to nine months in prison for tampering with evidence. All sentences will be served simultaneously. Clarke received 320 days in jail for time already served.

Five people were sentenced on October 31

• Antoine James Sealey Jr., 23, of Cleveland, was sentenced to nine months in prison for possession of a weapon while under disability; six months in prison for receiving stolen property; and 12 months in prison for the firearm specification. Sealey’s nine- and six-month sentences will be served concurrently, and the 12-month sentence will be served consecutively. He was sentenced to 76 days in jail for time already served. Sealey may be placed on post-release control for up to two years following the completion of his incarceration. Sealey’s case was revealed on August 16.
• Tyler Goetz, 25, of Valley Grove, West Virginia, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for aggravated possession of methamphetamine. Goetz’s impeachment began on March 13. He was sentenced to 143 days in prison for time already served and may be subject to post-release control for up to two years upon completion of his sentence.
• Maddox Rhees, 20, of Wellington, was sentenced to six months in prison for receiving stolen property; 180 days in prison for misuse of credit cards; and 180 days for the theft charge. Rhees’ sentences will be served concurrently. He received five days of jail credit for time already served. Rhees will be placed on post-release control for up to two years after completing his sentence. Rhees’ accusations were revealed on December 7, 2023.
• Mary Freeman, 40, of Ashland, was sentenced to six months in prison for aggravated possession of methamphetamine. Freeman received 10 days of jail credit for time already served. After completing his sentence, he can be placed on post-release control for up to two years. Freeman’s indictment occurred on May 12, 2023.
• Leighanne Waldo-Grumney, 30, of Ashland, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for theft. Waldo-Grumney earned seven days of jail credit for time already served. Upon completion of his sentence, he will be placed on probation for two years. Waldo-Grumney was also ordered to pay a $150 fine and an additional $1,000 in restitution. His accusations were revealed on June 14.

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