BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A Bucyrus man was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Gary Gallant, 53, appeared before Crawford County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean Leuthold on Wednesday afternoon for sentencing.
As reported by Crawford County Now in early December, Judge Leuthold accepted Gallant’s guilty plea on 21 felony counts, including aggravated trafficking in drugs, trafficking in fentanyl-related compounds, having weapons under disability, and aggravated possession of drugs. Gallant was facing a potential sentence of over 20 years behind bars.
As part of his plea agreement, Gallant consented to forfeit a significant collection of firearms and related items, which included:
- Texas Cowboy Bond Arms .410/.45 caliber pistol
- Diamondback DB9MM pistol
- Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 .22LR rifle
- CD Defense Model AR12S 12-gauge shotgun
- Several additional handguns and rifles from manufacturers like Smith & Wesson, Ruger, and Taurus
- Numerous magazines, ammunition, and accessories, including a ballistic vest and various gun parts.
Judge Leuthold ordered a pre-sentence investigation prior to today’s sentencing.
During Wednesday’s hearing, the state of Ohio requested a 20-year prison term for Gallant. Ultimately, Judge Leuthold sentenced him to a total of 16 years in prison, which includes 14 years for the drug-related charges and an additional two years for the firearm offenses. Gallant will receive credit for 300 days of jail time served.