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Friday, July 30, 2010

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Docket

From the public records of the Findlay Police Department:

An unlawful entry was reported Tuesday at 1200 Croy Drive, 303.

An intoxicated Findlay man, 18, said Wednesday he was assaulted and had money taken from him on Imperial Lane.

A male was in trouble Wednesday for possessing a stolen bicycle that he was riding on Madison Avenue.

A male was taken into custody Wednesday for attempting to steal beer from a delivery truck in the 200 block of South Main Street.

Two females, 16 and 17, were nabbed for shoplifting fake nails Wednesday from Rite Aid, 1501 N. Main St.

A woman was facing a count of violating a protection order after arriving near her estranged husband's home Wednesday.

Five rings were reported missing Wednesday from 142 Allen Ave.

A male was in custody Wednesday under a warrant after police were summoned to a melee in the 300 block of Center Street.

A patio table was shattered Wednesday at 821 E. Circle Drive.

A city resident was arrested for drunken driving after steering erratically Wednesday in the 900 block of Tiffin Avenue.

Rolling papers were seized Wednesday from a Dodge during a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Main Cross Street.

A male was caught swiping a plug adapter from Dollar General, 2205 Tiffin Ave., on Thursday.

Two tires were deflated Thursday on a Chevy Impala, which also was scratched, at 3700 Speedway Drive.

Anyone with information about a crime can call Findlay/Hancock County Crimestoppers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 419-425-TIPS, or visit the Web at www. HancockCrimeStoppers.org.

Callers may remain anonymous.

Municipal Court

From the public records of Findlay Municipal Court. The following people were sentenced:

Ian D. David, 400 Bittersweet Drive, drug offense; $150 fine, license suspended 181 days.

Dean Walthers, rural Pandora, speed; $90 fine.

Amelia M. Adams, Bluffton, Tiffany R. Felkner, 1403 S. Blanchard St., Corina L. Benjamin, rural McComb, and Danette M. Gupta, 3125 Saddlebrook Drive, all for speed; $100 fines.

Ryan S. Bennett, 410 Sterling Hill Drive, driving under suspension (DUS) and criminal trespass; $600 fine, 30 jail days with 20 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Stephen N. Crow, 505 N. Cory St., DUS; $300 fine, 30 jail days with 25 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Michael D. Dunn, 709 Western Ave., falsification; $150 fine, 180 jail days suspended.

Morgan A. Hamby, 210 E. Pine Ave., no operator's license (NOL); $400 fine.

Jordan A. Piper, rural Ottawa, DUS; $350 fine with $100 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Daniel E. Stover Jr., Mount Blanchard, DUS and speed; $500 fine, license suspended 91 days.

Dawn M. Petrescu, rural Van Buren, criminal damaging; $175 fine, 50 jail days suspended.

Milena A. Beltz, 2411 Jennifer Lane, NOL; $75 fine.

Anthony B. Bailey, Rawson, and Chad E. Blakley, 420½ N. Cory St., both for no motorcycle endorsement; $300 fines.

Antonia S. Jones, 231 Lima Ave., C, speed and DUS; $400 fine, license suspended 181 days.

Stephanie K. Finey, 803 Harmon St., operating a vehicle while under the influence (OVI) and DUS; $1,000 fine, 150 jail days with 81 suspended, license suspended 731 days.

Charles R. Coons, Upper Sandusky, passing bad checks; $250 fine.

Kyle R. Ward, rural Alvada, improper handling of firearm; $250 fine, 30 jail days with 20 suspended.

Aaron P. Brougher, 818 Abbey Lane, OVI and speed; $550 fine, 30 jail days with 23 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Zachary T. Cole, rural Arcadia, possessing drug abuse instruments; $400 fine, 90 jail days suspended, license suspended 181 days.

Nathen J. Rader, North Baltimore, OVI and DUS; $1,100 fine, 90 jail days with 80 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Brian S. Akerman, Findlay, assault, menacing, and violating a protection order; $1,250 fine, 180 jail days with 120 suspended.

Eric S. Eller, 1207 Hurd Ave., disorderly conduct; $150 fine.

Natalie R. Golich, 267 Haleywood Drive, OVI and speed; $1,100 fine, 180 jail days with 120 suspended, license suspended 1,826 days.

Christin L. Honesto, 8093 Parkwood Drive, endangering children and OVI; $800 fine, 60 jail days with 30 suspended, license suspended 731 days.

Kristin J. Maxwell, 120 Santee Ave., speed; $250 fine, eight jail days with three suspended.

Tammy S. Metzger, 1831 Harrison Ave., petty theft; $350 fine, 90 jail days.

James A. Puckett, 927 Putnam St., A, disorderly conduct; $100 fine.

Chelsea J. Ruckstuhl, 908 Crystal Ave., sale to/use by underage person; diversion ordered.

Nii L. Tawiah, 2201 Massillon St., possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, reckless operation of vehicle, and speed; $650 fine, 60 jail days with 46 suspended, license suspended 181 days.

Richard T. Ziebold, 1631 Hilton Ave., assault; $250 fine, 30 jail days with 25 suspended.

Daniel L. Basinger, Bluffton, speed; $500 fine, 60 jail days with 50 suspended.

Tiffany L. Brown, 215 W. Hardin St., OVI; $425 fine, 30 jail days with 23 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Joshua A. Niswander, 2215 Ivy Lane, drug paraphernalia offense; $250 fine, 30 jail days with 20 suspended, license suspended 181 days.

Kylie D. Butler, rural Forest, OVI; $500 fine, 30 jail days with 23 suspended, license suspended 366 days.

Clifford C. Cook, 725 Red Fox Road, reckless operation of vehicle and speed; $400 fine, 30 jail days with 23 suspended.

Linda L. Dutton, 303 W. Crawford St., DUS; $300 fine, 30 jail days with 15 suspended.

Larry K. Rice, 419 Second St., DUS; $300 fine, 50 jail days with 40 suspended.

Courthouse

From the public records of Hancock County Common Pleas Court:

Kenneth D. McDaniel, 24, address unknown, was placed in the intervention in lieu of conviction program Wednesday by Judge Reginald Routson after he pleaded guilty to escape, a fifth-degree felony. If he successfully completes the program, the offense won't go on his record. McDaniel was arrested April 13 after police were called to Oler's, 700 Lima Ave., for a pop machine that had been broken into. While being taken to the police station, McDaniel broke the grip of an officer and led police on a brief chase before being apprehended. He suffered minor injuries during a struggle, police said.

From the public records of the Hancock County auditor's office. No money changes hands in some real estate transfers between family members, in some bank repossessions, and in some other transfers.

Real Estate Transfers

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Annette L. Faisant, 1934 N. Main St., Findlay, $45,600.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Timothy M. Runion, 372 Township 236, Bloomdale, $55,000.

Kelly N. Dulaney to Matthew A. Purdy, 3401 Western Ave., Findlay.

West Portage Development to Barbara Spearman, 2441 Bluestone Drive, Findlay, $138,000.

James E. and Susan K. Smith to Esther M. Spaeth, 18606 Township 60, Jenera.

Esther M. and John P. Spaeth to James E. Smith, 18230 Township 60, Jenera.

James E. and Susan K. Smith to Aaron C. and April R. Smith, 18230 Township 60, Jenera.

Larry M. and Sandra K. Tietje to Sandra K. Tietje, 6084 Ohio 12, Findlay.

Hancock County sheriff, Shane R. Bowmar and Pamela S. Straley to Fifth Third Mortgage Co., 1127 Summit St., Findlay, $26,667.

Richard R. and Susan E. Steiner to Raymond R. and Bernadine R. Cramner, 2205 Fox Run Circle, Findlay, $117,000.

Jolynn and Sean Burrell to Joshua and Amy Folck, 1324 S. West St., Findlay, $108,500.

Richard R. and Patricia S. Mendel to David E. Hathaway Jr., 827 Abbey Lane, Findlay, $251,000.

Country Club Acres to Brian M. and Kelly S. Niese, Lot 56, Pinehurst Drive, Findlay, $45,000.

Dennis and Kyong Fields to Derek M. and Dianna M. Hohman, 15667 Reimund Court, Findlay, $324,306.

Corey B. and Rebeca Mahler to Adam C. and Janelle R. Warnement, 132 S. Main St., Rawson, $69,000.

James H. Hull to Gerald D. and Margaret I. Wadding and Margaret I. Wadding Trust, 526 Bright Road, Findlay, $150,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Tiffany S. Lowe and Barbara S. Galbraith, 120 Prospect Ave., Findlay, $49,900.

Ginger M. and David P. Wilson to Pamela L. Bowman, 509 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria.

Hancock County sheriff, Douglas G. and Cynthia J. Colgate to Federal National Mortgage Association, 2400 Foxmoor Road, Findlay, $146,952.

Hancock County sheriff and Matthew W. Pettigrew to Citimortgage and Sylvia O. Pettigrew, 112 Railroad St., Arlington, $11,670.

Coroner Rulings

The following death rulings were issued by Hancock County Coroner Dr. Mark Fox:

Bradley Hammer, 39, of Findlay, died July 12. Cause of death: gunshot wound to the head. Final ruling: homicide. Additional notes: "(Hammer) was in the backyard teaching his son how to shoot. The patient was shot by a short caliber .22 rifle."

Debra Fay Van Weelden, 49, of Findlay, died July 11. Cause of death: hypoxic encephalopathy, secondary to airway obstruction. Final ruling: accidental.

Fire Calls

From the public records of the Findlay Fire Department:

Wednesday

11:31 a.m., 117 Larkins St., unauthorized burning.

2:05 p.m., 803 Main Cross St., equipment problem.

10:49 p.m., 526 G St., dispatched and canceled en route.

Thursday

9:57 a.m., 725 Fox Run Road, alarm system sounded.

10:16 a.m., 622 E. Sandusky St., vehicle accident.


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After fighting a house fire early Monday at 815 Howard St., firefighters found 20 marijuana plants in the residence.

"They ran across it and called us," said police Sgt. Justin Hendren with the Hancock County METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit.

Police seized all 20 plants, and Hendren said charges are pending.

High-powered growing lights, fans, and a box filled with dried marijuana were also found in the house, according to a police report.

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