BUCYRUS — In what Crawford County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean Leuthold called a “lucky loophole” a Bucyrus man found himself not prison-eligible.
Timothy Adkins pleaded guilty to one count of possession of drugs and one count of forgery, each fifth-degree felonies and each punishable with up to 12 months in prison.
Adkins, 29, was being held in the Crawford County Justice Center when he forged the name of another inmate to get his commissary. Because that crime was committed in jail, it could not be counted as an additional felony.
Leuthold found Adkins guilty on both counts. He was sentenced to five years on community control. He must also get drug and alcohol assessment and follow up treatment as prescribed.
“I hope you’ve learned your lesson here. If you commit a stupid crime in jail you are going to get charged,” Leuthold said. “Misbehaving in jail has serious consequences.”
In other court action, several defendants were arraigned via video from the Crawford County Justice Center
Rebecca Kiess, 34, of Bucyrus was arraigned on a five-count indictment including two counts of breaking and entering, one count of receiving stolen property, and one count of vandalism all fifth-degree felonies and punishable by up to 12 months in prison on each count.
Kiess was also charged with one count of theft, a first-degree misdemeanor punishable with up to 90 days in jail. Bond was set at $50,000 and attorney Geoff Stoll was appointed to represent Kiess.
Joshua Rowlinson, 29, of Bucyrus and the co-defendant with Kiess was charged with the same felonies and misdemeanor as Kiess. Bond was set at $50,000. Attorney Andrew Motter was appointed to represent Rowlinson.
Okey McMillion, 32, of Bucyrus was charged with one count of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony punishable with up to 36 months in prison. According to allegations, McMillion reported for a routine drug test and was found to have a bottle of urine strapped to his leg. Bond was set at $25,000. Attorney Andrew Motter was appointed to represent McMillion.
Timothy Moyer, 42, of Crestline was charged with two counts of counterfeiting, each a fourth-degree felony and each punishable with up to 18 months in prison. According to allegations, Moyer attempted to pay his water bill with the counterfeit money. Employees recognized that the money looked to be odd in size and had Chinese writing.
“Because you are not prison-eligible and our jail is full, I’m going to give you a personal recognizance bond,” Leuthold said. “If you mess this up, you’ll be back in jail till this case is resolved.”
Attorney Neil Huggins was appointed to represent Moyer.
Justin Boswell, 36, of Bucyrus was arraigned on one count of domestic violence. Because of the number of past convictions of domestic violence, this is now a third-degree felony punishable with up to 36 months in prison.
Leuthold set Boswell’s bond at $50,000. He is to have no contact with the victim. Attorney Brian Gernert was appointed to represent Boswell.
Gregory Kelly, 52, of Galion was charged with one count of having weapons under disability, a third-degree felony punishable with up to 36 months in prison; one count of possession of a dangerous drug (Percocet), a fifth-degree felony punishable with up to 12 months in prison; and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, a second-degree misdemeanor punishable with up to 30 days in jail. Bond was set at $75,000. Attorney Andrew Motter was appointed to represent Kelly.