MERRY, MULLINS, JOHNSON, AND ADEN HEADED TO PRISON

Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the recent sentencings of four individuals by Judge Margaret Evans in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

Jordan W. Merry, age 24, of Thurman, Ohio, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his recent convictions of Permitting Drug Abuse, Possession of Heroin, and Failure to Appear. Upon his release from prison, the Defendant will be placed on community control for two years. In the event the Defendant fails to comply with the terms of his community control, he could be sentenced to prison for an additional 30 months.

Jennifer D. Mullins, age 36, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for her recent convictions of Tampering with Evidence and Failure to Appear.

Joshua S. Johnson, age 38, of Crown City, Ohio, was sentenced to 11 months in prison for his recent convictions of Possession of Heroin and Failure to Appear.

Ahmed O. Aden, age 28, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced to 7 months in prison for his recent convictions of Trafficking in Drugs and Failure to Appear. Upon his release from prison, the Defendant will be placed on community control for three years and be required to successfully complete a Community Based Corrections Facility. In the event the Defendant fails to comply with the terms of his community control, he could be sentenced to prison for an additional 18 months.