BUCYRUS—Four defendants appeared via video from the Crawford County Jail on allegations they violated their community control.

Richard Castle, 27, of Crestline, was placed on community control after he pleaded guilty to possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree punishable with up to 12 months in prison.

According to probation officer Jeremy Clay, Castle tested positive for the use of fentanyl and admitted to the use.

Crawford County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean Leuthold entered a not guilty plea on Castle’s behalf and appointed attorney Brian Gernert to represent him. Bond was set at $10,000.00.

In August, Jason Surgener, 50, of Bucyrus, was placed on community control after he pleaded guilty to one count of domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree punishable with up to 18 months in prison. According to probation officer Jeremy Clay, Surgener submitted to a routine drug screen, which resulted in a positive test for methamphetamines and buprenorphine.

Judge Leuthold ordered the matter for a full hearing. He appointed attorney Tom Nicholson to represent Surgener. Bond was set at $25,000.

Jeffrey Luke, 60, of Galion, was granted judicial release in May after serving time for domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree punishable with up to 18 months in prison. According to probation officer Chris Heydinger, Luke moved without permission from his supervising officer, and his whereabouts were unknown. He tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamines, and alcohol.

Judge Leuthold entered a not guilty plea on Luke’s behalf and appointed attorney Emily Beckley to represent him. Bond was set at $25,000.00.

Lastly, Ashley Loftis, 24, of Bucyrus, was placed on community control after she was granted judicial release after serving time in both jail and prison for felonious assault, a felony of the second degree punishable with up to 8 years in prison.

According to probation officer Kylie Sinclair, Loftis tested positive for methamphetamines.

Judge Leuthold set the matter for a full hearing and appointed attorney Brian Gernert to represent her. Bond was set at $50,000.00.