Tuesday sentencings
Jesse Stemen, 24, Van Wert, possession of drugs, felony 5, was sentenced to 3 years community control, 60 days Electronic Monitored House Arrest, additional 30 days jail, substance abuse assessment and treatment, 2 years intensive probation, Driver’s License suspended 6 months, ordered to pay court cost and partial appointed counsel fees.
A nine-month prison term was deferred pending completion of Community Control.
Zach Craig, 33, Van Wert, domestic violence, Felony 4, was sentenced to 3 year community control, 180 days jail, ordered to continue Westwood counseling and his medications, additional 30 days jail.
An 18-month prison term deferred pending completion of Community Control.
Wednesday
Probation violation
Zach Young, 26, Van Wert, appeared on a probation violation for moving without permission and for failing to report to probation. He admitted the violations and had his previously suspended sentence imposed: 180 days jail and $1,000 fine. He received credit for 132 days served and was also ordered to pay court costs.
Changes of pleas
Megan Fischbach, 22, Delphos, changed her plea to guilty to attempted unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor of the first degree. She was originally charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a felony of the fifth degree.
The court ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for May 8.
Rodney Pulfer, 31, Convoy, entered a plea of no contest and was found guilty of possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree.
The court ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for May 29.