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Van Wert independent staff A Willshire man found guilty of four counts of sexual battery was sentenced to what is essentially a six-year prison term this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Kevin Browning, 44, was sentenced to 36 months in prison on each of four counts of sexual battery, each a felony of the third degree. Judge Martin Burchfield ordered that counts 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 be grouped and run concurrently to each other. In addition, the first two counts and the second two counts are to run consecutive to each other for a total prison term of 72 months. Judge Burchfield also gave Browning credit for five days already served and also classified him as a Tier 3 sex offender, which means he will have to register as a sex offender every 90 days for the rest of his life. ....
DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor Two people were arraigned on grand jury indictments and one person was sentenced during hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Amanda Wortman-Krick, 41, of Lima, pleaded not guilty to one count of receiving stolen property, a felony of the fourth degree. She was released on an unsecured personal surety bond and will appear for a pretrial conference at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 3. Lindsay Pavlides, 26, of Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to one count of theft, a felony of the fourth degree. A personal surety bond was set in the case and a pretrial conference scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 1. ....
DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor One man was sentenced and another arraigned as part of this past week’s criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Forest Houseworth III, 37, of Van Wert, was sentenced to three years of community control, including up to six months in the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) Center in Lima, on a charge of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony of the third degree. Houseworth must also perform 200 hours of community service, was ordered to seek employment after his term at the WORTH Center and also undergo substance abuse and mental health assessments and any recommended treatment. ....
Van Wert County Court news gavel VAN WERT The following individuals appeared before Judge Martin Burchfield in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court: Tuesday Arraignment Daniel Dunn, 30, Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to possession of fentanyl-related compound, a felony 5; and trafficking in fentanyl-related compound, a felony 5. He was released on a surety bond with telephone pretrial on Jan. 28. Wednesday Probation violations Jared Smith, 32, Van Wert, admitted violating his probation by failing to complete assessments and treatment, failing to report to probation and by providing a false phone number to probation. He was sentenced to 180 days jail with credit for 107 served. ....
Van Wert County Court News (Week of Jan. 3) Information submitted Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:56 PM VAN WERT – The following individuals were seen in the Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas by Judge Martin Burchfield: TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 ARRAIGNMENT Daniel Dunn, 30, Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to possession of fentanyl-related compound, F5, and trafficking a fentanyl-related compound, F5. He was released on a surety bond with a telephone pretrial set for Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021 PROBATION VIOLATIONS Jared Smith, 32, Van Wert, admitted violating his probation by failing to complete assessments and treatment, failing to report to probation, and by providing a false phone number to probation. He was sentenced to 180 ....