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Plain City woman indicted for attacking relative
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By Mac Cordell 
February 16, 2024
A Plain City woman is facing prison time after allegedly attacking her cousin for leaving her at a bar. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tina Jo Sowards, 49, of 9220 North St., Plain City, cha...
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February 14, 2024
Municipal Court Marked lanes – Ryan J. Powell, Galloway, $55 fine, $113 costs. Fail to control – David J. Manning, Bellefontaine, $55 fine, $113 costs. Speeding – Anna M. Hinderer, Richwood, dismissed...
Rapist receives 34 years to life
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By Mac Cordell 
February 12, 2024
Law enforcement officials establish security inside the Union County Common Pleas Courtroom on Monday following the sentencing of Alan Buckland. While Buckland held a final discussion with defense att...
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By Mac Cordell 
February 12, 2024
A Richwood man has pleaded guilty to a series of rapes, assaults and kidnappings. With his trial set to begin today, Alan Buckland, 38, of 30100 Alder Rd., Richwood, pleaded guilty to three counts of ...
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February 12, 2024
Municipal Court Fail to reg – Collin C. Whitt, 690 Milford Avenue, Apt 11B, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Chandrakant M. Patel, Hilliard, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Jacob C. Mong, Hilliard, $75...
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February 9, 2024
Civil Filings Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Patrick Williams, for plaintiff, $2822.05. Credit Acceptance Corportation vs. Elizabeth West, for plaintiff, $2987.07. HB Magruder Memorial Hospital vs. Brandon Hat...
Man sentenced in jewelry heist
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By Mac Cordell 
February 7, 2024
Maurice Reginald Sir Matthews is in prison and he will be staying there for quite some time. Matthews, 48, is currently serving a prison sentence in the Richland Correctional Institution for a series ...
Nationwide warrant issued for alleged swindler
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By Mac Cordell 
February 5, 2024
Officials have issued a nationwide arrest warrant after an out-of-state man allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a local company. James Boyd, III, 51, of Ely, Minnesota is charged with one count ...
Dublin man facing rape charges involving family member
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By Chad Williamson 
February 5, 2024
A Dublin man could be facing nine decades in prison after allegedly raping a juvenile family member. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sai Praveen Lingam, 46, of 8391 Nemain Loop, Dublin. Linga...
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February 3, 2024
Municipal Court Drug abuse inst – Jessicsa M. Thompson, Westerville, $600 fine, $198 costs, 90 days jail 85 susp. Disorderly conduct – Heather D. Canter, Marion, $150 fine, $145 costs. OVI – Steven A....
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February 1, 2024
Municipal Court Marked lanes – Barbara J. Greaves, 93 Woodcrest Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Jose L. Benitez Jimenez, Columbus, $30 fine, $66 costs. Seat belt – Robert D. Clevenger, 780 Tim...
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January 31, 2024
Municipal Court OVI – Jennifer L. Wallace, Columbus, $750 fine, $365 susp., $115 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Jennifer L. Wallace, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Speedi...
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January 29, 2024
Municipal Court Assault – Diane Zook, 83 Cottonwood Drive, $300 fine, $157.60 costs, 30 days jail susp, Theft – Cody B. Pettry, 1397 Creekview Drive, $600 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail susp. Domestic...
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January 25, 2024
Municipal Court Speeding – Andrea V. Baez Reyes, 489 Stolte Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Kacey A. Jones, Hilliard, $72 fine, $88 costs. Fail to yield – Amadou Ndiaye, Columbus, $55 fine, $88...
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January 23, 2024
Municipal Court No OL – Hector Sandoval, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Fail to reg - Hector Sandoval, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. OVI – Ann L. Walter, Unionville Center, $750 fine, $365 susp., $...
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January 19, 2024
Municipal Court Fictitious plates – Mark P. Dyer, Galloway, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. No OL - Mark P. Dyer, Galloway, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Fa...
Man indicted after dirt bike chase
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By Mac Cordell 
January 19, 2024
A Marysville man has been indicted after allegedly driving a dirt bike the wrong direction and across traffic on U.S. 33, fleeing from police. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Carl William Hook,...
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January 15, 2024
Municipal Court Speeding – Destiny L. Saunders – Delaware, $72 fine, $113 costs. Speeding – Amanda Sampson, 1632 LaCosta Drive, $250 fine, $88 costs. Turn signals – Emmitt G. Cunningham, Frankfort, $5...
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January 13, 2024
Municipal Court OVI – Kibruysfah Y. Adahon, Columbus, $750 fine, $365 susp., $125 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. No OL - Kibruysfah Y. Adahon, Columbus, dimsmissed, $28 costs. Speeding –...
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January 11, 2024
Municipal Court Assault – Nathaniel Pettigrew, 1180 Burrow Court, $600 fine, $122 costs, 30 days jail 29 susp. Disorderly conduct – Ani Ya Lovett, Columbus, $125 fine, $110 costs. Agg menacing – Antho...
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January 3, 2024
Municipal Court Fail annual reg – Dawn M. Hughes, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to reg – Sandra D. Ellis, 114 Hemlock Drive, $55 fine, $88 costs. Fail to display - Sandra D. Ellis, 114 Hemlock Dri...
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December 22, 2023
Municipal Court Speeding – Jacob N. Campbell, Gahanna, $150 fine, $101 costs. OVI – Derek I. Grauman, 22751 Bear Swamp Road, $750 fine, $365 susp., $150 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. FR...
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December 21, 2023
Municipal Court Assault – Kayden E.I. Mendoza, Cardington, $600 fine, $178.20 costs, 60 days jail 57 susp. Persist disorderly conduct – Dillon M. Anderson, Raymond, $250 fine, $138 costs, 30 days jail...
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December 20, 2023
Municipal Court Drive closed hwy – Edgar E. Montalvo, Jalisco, MX, $58 fine, $85 costs. Stop sign – Charles A. Baesmann, 20121 Cotton Slash Road, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Shaun Siby, Toledo, $5...
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December 18, 2023
Municipal Court Headlights – Jacob M. Mowell, Hilliard, $28 costs. Fail to reg – Jeffrey K. Howard, Ironton, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Samuel J. Foulke, Marion, $75 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – ...
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December 16, 2023
Municipal Court Headlights – Jacob M. Mowell, Hilliard, $28 costs. Fail to reg – Jeffrey K. Howard, Ironton, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Samuel J. Foulke, Marion, $75 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – ...
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December 15, 2023
Municipal Court No OL – Travis T. Dennard, Lima, $150 fine, $145 costs. Fail to reg – Lucas M. Roby, 316 West Seventh St., $58 fine, $165 costs. Expired plates – Jeremiah A. Vogt, Urbana, $58 fine, $1...
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December 14, 2023
Municipal Court Fail to reg – Charles E. Miller II, Urbana, $55 fine, $88 costs. Assured clear distance – Mary R. Gilkerson, London, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Wilbur T. Dexter, Logan, $58 fine, ...
Pair charged with helping escaped murderer
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By Mac Cordell 
November 27, 2023
A Union County Grand Jury has indicted the man and woman in the car with accused murderer Sean Hughes when the trio allegedly led police on a chase through Marysville and the county. The grand jury ha...
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November 16, 2023
Municipal Court Speeding – Aaron S. Roush, Richwood, $58 fine, $110 costs. No OL – Tyler L. Price, Columbus, $64 fine, $110 costs. Fail to yield – Gabe E. Baker, Dublin, $58 fine, $88 costs. Speeding ...