BUCYRUS—Joshua Dobrilovic, 31, currently a patient at the Franklin Medical Center was represented by Bucyrus attorney Adam Stone in Crawford County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Dobrilovic pleaded guilty to possession of drugs, a felony of the first degree in February of 2020. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He hired Stone (not his original attorney) to withdraw his guilty plea.
Stone indicated to the court that his client failed to advise him that there was a clause providing Dobrilovic with an opportunity for judicial release after serving five years in prison.
Stone told the court that when he realized there was an opportunity for judicial release along with the time he has already served he expressed to Dobrilovic that it was in his best interest to withdraw the motion. Stone said that if his client withdrew his plea it would negatively impact his case going forward.
Crawford County Common Pleas Judge Sean Leuthold accepted the motion to withdraw after Dobrilovic confirmed he wanted to withdraw the motion. Leuthold addressed Stone, “I’m going to allow the motion but I’m not sure how you went for eight months with your client and the issue of a judicial release did not come up.”
Brittany Bassett, 34, of Ontario appeared for arraignment after she was arrested when she did not appear in court on a summons for a charge of possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony punishable with up to 12 months in prison
Probation officer Eric Bohach gave the court a detailed report on Bassett’s behavior leading up to her apprehension. According to Bohach, he received a call from an Ontario detective. His department received a call from Bassett’s parents who had discovered her about to use drugs and contacted police. Police ran Barrett’s record and discovered the warrant. Bohach told Ontario he would come and transport Bassett to the Crawford County Jail.
When officers arrived at her home to serve the warrant, Bassett claimed she was having medical issues and a squad was called. She was transported to Avita hospital in Ontario. Ontario police stood watch while waiting on Bohach and probation officer Kylie Sinclair to arrive and take custody of Bassett.
Basset called Clark’s office several times and finally connected with Bohach who explained to her that she would be taken into custody and held for a court appearance for arraignment.
When Ontario officers checked on Basset they discovered she had pulled out her IV and fled the hospital. A sweep of the hospital parking lot was unsuccessful.
Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Hoovler explained Bassett’s lengthy record. She has spent time in prison for possession of drugs, child endangerment and failure to appear out of Richland County.
Hoovler asked the court to uphold a previously set bond of $10,000.00.
Attorney Brian Gernert who was appointed to represent Bassett asked the court for a personal recognizance bond. He told the court Bassett had type one diabetes and if given bond would attend future proceedings.
Judge Leüthold said his biggest concern is her health; “It’s a big decision, a difficult decision. I have to decide if it’s healthier for her to be in or out of jail. As I look at you Ms. Bassett, it is clear that you are suffering from some health issues. Use of methamphetamines can cause health issues and exacerbate existing health issues.”Leuthold said
Leuthold ordered Basset held on a $10,000.00.
“It’s the only responsible thing to do,” Leuthold concluded.