By Gary Ogle
gogle@wbcowqel.com
A Bucyrus woman received a message Judge Sean Leuthold was clearly sending to everyone on probation in Crawford County: follow the rules.
Twenty-three-year-old Desiree Pierce admitted to violating terms of her probation, namely testing positive for marijuana.
“This goes for everybody in Crawford County,” said the judge in prefacing his comments to Pierce. “When you are on probation with me you’re going to toe the line . . . . I’m dead serious about this. It’s my way or the highway and the highway I’m talking about leads to Marysville prison.”
Pierce was originally convicted in October of three counts of fifth-degree receiving stolen property. Leuthold sentenced her to the maximum prison term of 36 months but told Pierce he might consider releasing her early.
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Three other people went before the judge on probation violations and entered denials.
Megan Dauchenbaugh is alleged to have violated community control when she allegedly admitted to her probation officer that she had used heroin and failed to comply with the terms of the court’s Intensive Supervision and Treatment program.
The judge set Dauchenbaugh’s bond at $100,000 and said a full hearing would be held within 30 days. He also appointed Andrew Motter as her attorney.
Dauchenbaugh’s original conviction came in October of 2015 for fifth-degree drug possession.
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Quentin Jenkins is alleged to have violated his community control by causing damage to the property of others and a positive drug test.
Jenkins’ bond was set at $75,000 and Geoff Stoll was appointed as his attorney. Jenkins was originally convicted of fifth-degree unlawful possession of a dangerous ordinance in November of 2015.
Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Hoovler said Jenkins may also be facing additional felony charges over the alleged destruction of property.
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Michael Banks is facing revocation of his status on the diversion program and could wind up with a conviction for fifth-degree breaking and entering. Banks went on the diversion program in September of 2014.
He is alleged to have failed to make restitution to the victim as well as pay court and program costs as ordered. The allegations also include Banks failing to make required office visits.
Brian Gernert was appointed as Banks’ attorney and his bond was set at $50,000.
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Derek Hensley Jr. was arraigned on a charge of second-degree felonious assault. The judge set his bond at $150,000.