BUCYRUS—A case that began over a year ago was resolved Monday in Crawford County Common Pleas Court.
Shane Hardymon, 42, of Bucyrus, was originally charged with possession of drugs, a second-degree felony punishable with up to 8 years in prison. Hardymon’s attorney requested and was granted a competency examination for his client.
Experts determined Hardymon needed treatment and suggested with treatment, he could be restored to competency. Crawford County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean Leuthold ordered Hardymon transferred to the Twin Valley Behavioral Hospital in Franklin County for treatment.
Hardymon returned to court today and pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possession of drugs, a felony of the third degree punishable with up to 36 months in prison.
In an agreed plea negation, Hardymon will serve a flat 18 months in prison minus 496 days of jail time credit. Judge Leuthold noted that in recent pretrials, he has seen competency in that Hardymon has clearly understood the proceedings. Hardymon’s attorney Thomas Nicholson agreed that his client was able to now assist in his defense.
“I wish you the best, Mr. Hardymon. You must take your sobriety very seriously and stay away from drugs and alcohol. I think if you can do that, you’ll be fine.” Leuthold said.
Sarah Brown, 49, of Polk, Ohio, appeared on a summons from the state to dismiss her from the Prosector’s
Diversion Program.
Brown was placed on the program in November of 2016 after she pleaded guilty to one count of theft, a fourth-degree felony punishable with up to 18 months in prison.
According to Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Hoovler, Brown has not paid any of the $25,085.00 of restitution to the victim or costs associated with the case.
Judge Leuthold ordered the matter set for a full hearing. He gave Brown a personal recognizance bond and appointed attorney Emily Beckley to represent her.
Kelly Ann Calmes, 40, of Mansfield, was arraigned via video after she was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear for her pretrial on July 26th.
Calmes faces one count of possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony punishable with up to 12 months in prison.
Calmes was given a personal recognizance bond in May on the charge. She failed to appear at her first hearing and was arrested on a warrant. She then posted a $10,000.00 bond in June. She failed to appear a third time resulting in her arrest.
According to Neil Huggins, who represented her in court for bond purposes, the failure to appear was the result of an incorrect address on court paperwork. Judge Leuthold noted that Calmes herself filled out bond paperwork giving the exact address twice.
Because she failed to appear history Hoovler asked the court for a $50,000.00 bond. Judge Leuthold agreed she needed a higher bond and raised it to $25,000.00.