Nineteen cases were heard in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday. There were 13 arraignments, 3 plea changes, 1 bond violation, and 2 sentencings.
George Tromblay, 55, Van Wert, pled not guilty to three counts:  Gross Sexual Imposition, a felony of the third degree, Rape, a felony of the first degree, and Sexual Battery, a felony of the second degree.  His bond was set at $250,000 cash and his case was set for Pretrial on July 25, 2012 at 8 a.m.
Allan Pierce, 44, Van Wert, pled not guilty to a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Felony 4, and four counts of Violation of a Civil Protection Order, each count a Felony 5.  His bond was set at $100,000 with 10 percent cash and a pretrial was scheduled for July 25 at 8 a.m.
Michael Hipsley, 27, Van Wert, pled not guilty to Possession of Drugs, a felony fifth degree.  He was released on a surety bond and his case set for Pretrial on Aug. 8, 2012 at 8 a.m.