Har. Co. sees multiple arraigned on weapons charges

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Alexander Lafontaine was arraigned on Tuesday, June 13, in Harrison County.

Lafontaine was charged with having a weapon under disability, a felony in the third degree, and illegal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor in the fourth degree. His lawyer entered a plea of not guilty and asked the court to continue Lafontaine’s original bond, which had already been paid, of $20,000. The state, represented by prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight, said they would be satisfied with that and the bond was continued.

Cadiz resident Daniel Hutchinson was arraigned on the charge of having a weapon under disability, a third-degree felony.

County Court

Criminal/Traffic

Violations

• 28 speeding violations, five failure to control, one unsecure load, two driving under suspension, one disorderly conduct, one open container, four seatbelt violations, three possession of drugs, three OVI, one dog at-large, two tag/sticker violations, one stop-sign violation, one overloaded vehicle, one hit and run, and one assured clear distance ahead violation.

Recorder

May 29-June 2, 2023

• Margaret E. Craft to Nanette S. Beabout etal, Franklin Twp.

• Timothy P. McCormack etux to Gregory J. Cilles etux, Washington Twp.

• Helen Marie Emert

A weapons under disability charge in Ohio is defined by the Ohio Revised Code as anyone who acquires, carries, or uses a firearm if they fall into any of these categories: they are a fugitive or convicted felon; they are under indictment for a felony offense that is either violent in nature or involved drug possession or use; they

Dec’d to Fred A. Emert, Cadiz Twp.

• Estate of Jerry L. Powell to David A. Miller etal, German Twp.

• Sarah E. Waldron etal to Skyline Farms Inc, Rumley Twp.

• Germano Community Park Inc. Board to Board of Trustee of German Twp., German Twp.

• Scott F. Corder etal to Abel RLT Holdings LLC, Cadiz Village.

• Doris Jean Crabtree Dec’d to Donna Carpenter, Washington Twp. and Tippecanoe Village.

Marriage Applications

• June 8: Jacob ed as a challenge to the teams are situations that have been or could be experienced by a miner while fulfilling their duties. The situations proposed to the team included things such as obstacles of high water, electric cables, roof/ceiling falls, workers in distress or trapped, dangerous and lethal gases, and other visual obstacles such as smoke. The teams were also required to complete exams, to demonstrate the ability to provide First Aid.

Judging the competition were scoreboard examiners, written examiners, and map examiners. There was an appeals committee, field judge coordinator, lockup officials, registrars and recorders, and timekeepers. All of the aforementioned come from different mining areas and have a coal industry background.

The three days of competition con- are dependent on drugs or at a high risk of dependency; or they have been committed to a mental institution/a judge has determined they are mentally incompetent or impaired. The penalties for having a weapon under disability can lead to up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Hutchinson was granted

Blanchard, 30, Cadiz, to Hannah Jones, 26, Cadiz.

Cadiz Police Department

• May 5 – An officer responded to a report of a toddler walking alone down the street. Upon arrival, the child was with a neighbor who said the child had just shown up and they weren’t sure where he lived. The officer asked the child to show him where he lived and the child obliged, walking the officer back to his house. At the child’s house, his parents were already outside. They stated the child was playing downstairs and when they couldn’t hear him anymore they went to investigate. It was then they realized the child had figured out how to open the door and he’d left the house.

• Mat 6 – A male called for a welfare check on the cluded with a dinner and award presentations at Undo’s Restaurant in St. Clairsville. “This had been a good three days of competition,” Byers said at the dinner. “We have seen a lot of good skills go into making this 2023 competition a rewarding experience! On behalf of our office, the judges, the venders, and everyone else involved, I want to thank each and every one of you for making these three days a success. I am sure every one of you are comfortable knowing that your exhibited skills that may be used in situations in the future throughout the coal industry. Have a great rest of the evening, and safe travels back to your homes,” he added. an own-recognizance bond, which means he was released on his promise to return to court as ordered. Jessica Grimes appeared in court for arraignment. She waived her right to a 24-hour notice of indictment and Judge T. Shawn Hervey read the indictment to make sure she understood, “It alleges aggravated possession of drugs in that on, or about April 30, 2023, in Harrison County, Ohio, Jessica Grimes did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance … against the peace and dignity of the state of Ohio, a felony in the fifth degree.” Hervey explained that a felony in the fifth degree could carry the penalty of six to 12 months in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, and a mandatory license suspension of no less than a year. Her second charge was pos- mother of his children. The couple has split custody and the male suspected the mother was drunk and not caring for the children as she should. The officer made contact with the mother, who did not appear drunk. The two children were safe and this was reported back to the male who was satisfied everything was okay.

The executive committee of the mine rescue programs are Russ Byers, Ronald Glasgow, Chad Kleeh, Mike Call, Robert N. Talbert, Michael Groff, Colin Simmons, Doug Brown, Michael Stark, and Chuck Edwards.

• May 6 – A golf cart, driven by a juvenile, overturned while going down a hill. The juvenile was alert and talking, but had visible injuries. He was put in a neck brace and transported to Wheeling Hospital at the request of his mother.

• May 7 – A male called session of drug paraphernalia, alleged to have happened earlier in the month of April. This is a felony in the fourth degree, which carries the possible penalties of 30 days in jail with a $250 fine. about a possible burglary happening at his apartment. The responding officer checked the outside of the apartment and saw no signs of forced entry nor any suspects. He spoke with the caller, who said he had heard three men downstairs talking about breaking into the apartment. The officer spoke with a woman in the apartment who stated everything was fine and that the male was having mental-health issues. The male said he was a veteran and had PTSD. A squad was called to evaluate him and he was cleared to stay. The woman said they had been friends for quite a while and she was okay with him staying there.

As with every defendant, Grimes has the right to an attorney, the right to a trial by jury, and the right to remain silent, without her silence being held against her. Grimes will fill out an affidavit of indigency to see if she qualifies for appointed council.

In addressing bond, it was pointed out that Grimes is involved in a second criminal case in which she had previously been given an own-recognizance (OR) bond. Hervey asked Knight if the state would be satisfied with an OR bond in this case as well and Knight responded that it would be.

• May 9 – Officers were dispatched to a call about an unruly juvenile. The child had allegedly been kicked off the bus and when his mother returned home, he had picked up a brick and tried to throw it at her. When officers arrived, the child had a brick in his hand and when he saw the officers, he dropped it and ran away. Officers caught up to him and had EMS come out to perform an evaluation. The juvenile was uncooperative and DJFS was called. The juvenile was eventually transported for a mental-health evaluation.