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Criminal

Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated

Charles H. Lowe, II, pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 30 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC). He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was ordered to pay a Countermeasure Fee of $200. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the notice of Administrative Suspension.

John N. Beasley pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 720 days in the FCSC with 652 days suspended to probation. He was given jail-time credit from September 27, 2020 through November 5, 2020. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 652 days and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to September 30, 2020. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Jason K. Fischer pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of  $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on March 2, 2021. For the purpose of this plea agreement, the State further stipulates that there was not a refusal to submit to a chemical test. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Amy J. Marshall pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 14 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for one year effective at sentencing on October 20, 2021. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Kenneth R. Kelly pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the Finding of Probable Cause on July 13, 2021. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Clayton J. Reisert pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with 50 days suspended to probation. He was given two actual days of jail credit. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 50 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee.  He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the Finding of Probable Cause on June 24, 2021. He was granted specialized driving privileges for work and medical purposes. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Operating a Vehicle without Ever Receiving a License

Luis F. Ramos pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs.

Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Prior

Kenneth D. Bentz pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC. He shall receive jail-time credit for one day and also from October 14, 2021 to day of sentencing October 21, 2021. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 30 months effective at the date of sentencing and retroactive to the Finding of Probable Cause on May 7, 2020.

Possession of a Narcotic Drug

Thomas J. Whipple pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 20 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another felony case. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He pleaded guilty to Disorderly Conduct, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim for 180 days effective at the date of sentencing, November 4, 2021.

Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More

Thomas J. Combs pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with 11 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another felony case. He was given jail-time credit from September 30, 2019 through October 1, 2019 and from May 19, 2021 until date of sentencing on November 2, 2021. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 11 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 30 months retroactive to the Finding of Probable Cause on October 16, 2019.

Barbara A. Thompson pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the Finding of Probable Cause on August 12, 2021.  

Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated – Endangering

Cody R. Boone pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 30 days retroactive to the Finding of Probable Cause on September 29, 2021, followed by a 180-day license suspension with specialized driving privileges for work. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Possession of a Syringe

Ashley R. Meredith pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in a misdemeanor case. She was given jail-time credit from August 2, 2021 to the date of sentencing October 12, 2021. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 10 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Possession of Paraphernalia

Ashley Renee Meredith pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 16 days in the FCSC. She was given jail-time credit from June 12, 2020 through June 15, 2020 and from August 2, 2021 to date of sentencing on October 12, 2021. She was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Possession of Marijuana

Evan L. Roberts pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Strangulation

Thomas J. Whipple pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 14 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. As an additional condition of probation, he is to have no contact with the victim. He also pleaded guilty to Domestic Battery, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with eight months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. Defendant no longer has any right to possess a firearm.

Driving while Suspended

Derrick B. Lakes pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. His Operator’s License was suspended 365 days effective the date of sentencing, November 4, 2021.

Maintaining a Common Nuisance

Autumn M. Bills pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 14 months in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 14 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 and a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional term of probation, the Defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. She pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to six months in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. Upon successful completion of probation, if the Defendant passes all drug screens, successfully completes outpatient treatment and completes all other terms of probation, the Defendant may petition to have judgment of conviction entered as a misdemeanor and the State will not object.

Battery

David A. Harmon pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As a condition of probation, Defendant will have no contact with the victim.