BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Timothy Carnes, 42, of Bucyrus, is set to stand trial Thursday morning in the Crawford County Common Pleas Court.
Carnes was indicted on charges of felonious assault and strangulation, both second-degree felonies, with a maximum sentence of eight years in prison. He was also charged with aggravated menacing and unlawful restraint, which are first and third-degree misdemeanors.
The victim, who had visible facial injuries and lacerations, reported the assault by her husband to the Bucyrus Police Department on October 7th. She stated that she was unable to leave her home after the assault.
Carnes pleaded not guilty and was appointed attorney Tom Nicholson to represent him.
Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries and other allegations, Judge Sean Leuthold set bond at $200,000.
Carnes did not waive time on the proceedings and demanded a speedy trial. Jury selection will begin at 8:30 am.
The Timothy Carnes trial has been continued.
Crawford County Now will continue to cover this developing story.