Reier sentenced to two years incarceration
Reier
GREENVILLE An Ansonia woman will spend two years in prison after being found guilty of felonious assault.
Karen C. Reier, 61, appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court on Monday to be sentenced on one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony. She was sentenced to two years incarceration with the ODRC. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided over the hearing, with Assistant Prosecutor, James Bennett, and Reier’s defense attorney, Jose Lopez, present.
Reier had previously been indicted on charges of attempted murder, a first-degree felony, and felonious assault, a second-degree felony, for shooting 26-year-old Devan Dickey in the abdomen at a private residence on May 2 on Beam Road near Ansonia. Reier and Dickey had been in a heated argument leading up to the shooting. Dickey has since recovered from the injuries inflicted by the gunshot.
Hein appointed to court tech task force
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GREENVILLE Judge Jonathan P. Hein of the Darke County Common Pleas Court was recently appointed to the Ohio “iCOURT” (Improving Court Operations by Using Remote Technology) task force by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor.
The primary focus of the task force is to expand courtroom technological capabilities across the state. Among other things, the task force will precisely examine how courts have used technology for appearances and trials, and identify best practices and technology for local courts moving forward. The group is comprised of 25 judges, magistrates, court administrators, court information technology professionals, and attorneys. Supreme Court Justice R. Patrick DeWine will serve as an
Court hears trafficking, domestic charges
Perreira
GREENVILLE Three people appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided.
Jacob P. Ritchie, 29, of New Madison, appeared in court for a change of plea. Ritchie pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated trafficking of drugs, a fourth-degree felony. Possible, but not mandatory, sentences include 16 months incarceration and a $2,500 fine. On this case, a license suspension is a mandatory requirement of sentencing. Ritchie is currently out on an OR bond.
Shane J. Perreira, 36, of Union City, was arraigned on one count of domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. If convicted, Perreira faces a maximum prison sentence of 15 months, and a maximum fine of $5,000, neither of which are mandatory. He pleaded not guilty and was appointed public defender Randall Breaden. Perreira is currently out on an OR bond and his next appearance is scheduled for March 5.
Commissioners approve vouchers, discuss airport
By Nathaniel Kubik - DarkeCountyMedia.com
The Darke County Board of Commissioners met Wendesday afternoon to approve vouchers and discuss future plans at the Darke County airport.
Nathaniel Kubik | Darke County Media
GREENVILLE The Darke County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon to discuss vouchers and county airport projects. Commissioners Matt Aultman, Mike Stegall, and Larry Holmes were all present.
The meeting began with a motion to approve vouchers dated Jan. 13 for county bills, including any “then and now” certificates, in the amount of $78,615.12 from the general fund, and $133,970.28 from outside funds, for a total of $212,585.40. The motion was passed.
Arcanum talks grants, drainage project
By Nathaniel Kubik - DarkeCountyMedia.com
The Arcanum Village Council met Tuesday evening to discuss economic matters, police department grants, and the northwest drainage project. All administrative staff and council members were present.
Nathaniel Kubik | Darke County Media
ARCANUM The Arcanum Village Council met Tuesday evening to discuss economic matters, police department grants, and the northwest drainage project.
Mayor Bonnie Millard began the meeting by appointing Mary Stephens to the Board of Tax Review. Stephens is currently an administrative specialist for the local government in Arcanum.
Millard also commended the Arcanum administration and city council for increases in the general fund.