BUCYRUS—A simple arraignment on a low-level felony turned into a story you just can’t make up.

Danny Loftis Jr., 43, of Bucyrus, was arraigned via video from the Crawford County Justice Center on Thursday.

Loftis is charged with one count of felony non-support, a felony of the fifth degree punishable with up to 12 months in prison.

Crawford County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean Leuthold entered a not guilty plea on Loftis’ behalf and appointed attorney Ed Bibler to represent him.

Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Hoovler told the court the state would accept a personal recognizance bond for Loftis.

Judge Leuthold asked Loftis where he would be residing. After Loftis waffled on the answer, Leuthold asked him where his mail is sent.

Loftis gave an address that Hoovler recognized as that of Crawford County Job and Family Services.

“Look, Mr. Loftis, this is not a stable address. Where do you live?” Leuthold asked.

Loftis explained to the Judge that he didn’t quite know where he was going to live but that he had been having his mail sent there, and they had been holding it for him.

“So you’re telling me that I gotta mail everything to you at Children’s Services and hope they get it to you or forward it to your father’s address? That is not going to work. I can’t even believe they’d do that.” Leuthold said.

Loftis explained that he couldn’t send mail to his father’s house. He indicated he might live with his father or maybe a girlfriend. “I’m gonna straighten all of this out just as soon as I get out,” Loftis said.

Leuthold explained that he could not release him unless he had an address to go to.

Loftis made a quick decision about where he would live and gave the information to the Judge.

“You just said you were not living at this address, and now you say you are. I’m going to release you, but if there are any issues, you’d better let your lawyer know and keep this court informed.” Leuthold said.

Austin Madden, 27, of Bucyrus is charged with having weapons under disability, a felony of the third degree punishable with up to 36 months in prison.

According to Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Hoovler, Madden allegedly showed up at a neighbors house with a .22 caliber rifle. Hoovler told the court the victim was able to take the gun from Madden but hurt his back during the scuffle.

Judge Leuthold entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Madden. He appointed attorney Ed Bibler to represent him.

Due to Madden’s record and the seriousness of the allegations, Judge Leuthold set bond at $75,000.00.