BUCYRUS — The Galion Grinches who allegedly stole Christmas decorations from Galion residents were arraigned in Crawford County Common Pleas Court via video from the Crawford County Sherriff’s Office on Tuesday.

Shaun Arthur, 36, of Galion was charged with four counts of theft, all fifth-degree felonies, each punishable with as many as 12 months in prison. He was charged with theft of railroad ties, two sets of Christmas decorations and a ceramic frog.

He also was charged with criminal trespass, a fourth-degree misdemeanor.

Judge Sean Leuthold entered a not guilty plea on Arthur’s behalf and appointed attorney Tom Nicholson to defend him.

“People put out Christmas decorations to celebrate the season and to enjoy,” Leuthold said. “I believe this was dubbed the ‘Grinch Case.’ My heart will not grow three times today as it did with the Grinch. Bond is set at $100,000.”

Arthur’s co-defendant in the case also was arraigned on similar charges.

Jerri Dix-Mahoney, 31, of Galion also was charged with four counts of theft, all fifth-degree felonies punishable with as many as 12 months in prison. She also was charged with one count of criminal trespassing, a fourth-degree misdemeanor.

After a domestic violence report, Dix-Mahoney reportedly told police where the missing decorations were. According to the prosecution, it is alleged that Dix-Mahoney thought since she was having a difficult time in her life, that others did not deserve to enjoy Christmas.

Leuthold appointed attorney Tani Eyer to represent Dix-Mahoney.

“Just like the Grinch, you did not stop Christmas, Ms. Mahoney,” Leuthold said. “Bond will be set at $100,000.”

In other court proceedings, Ronnie Olmstead, 37, of Bucyrus was arraigned on one count of possession of drugs, a third-degree felony punishable with as many as 36 months in prison and one count of possession of drugs, a first-degree felony.

Olmstead was reportedly found in possession of 711 doses of drugs ordered over the internet from India. The drugs, Tapentadol (a schedule II controlled substance) and Etizolam, (a schedule I controlled substance) are considered lethal and dangerous. Olmstead also is charged with assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Leuthold said he had not seen this drug before but had researched it.

“Do you know what you bought? This stuff is ten times more potent than heroine,” Leuthold said. “The odds of an overdose are very high. Narcan won’t work on this stuff. It’s a miracle you’re sitting here before me. You look terrible, but at least you’re above ground.”

Leuthold went on to explain that the drugs are not opiates but cause the respiratory system to shut down.

Leuthold set bond at $100,000 and appointed attorney Brian Gernert to represent Olmstead.