NINE SENTENCED IN GALLIA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT

Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the recent sentencings of nine individuals in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court. The following individuals were sentenced by Judge Margaret Evans of the Gallia County Common Pleas Court:

Antwan L. Harrison, age 38, of Columbus, Ohio, was recently sentenced to 5 years in prison following his conviction of Possession of Cocaine, a felony of the first degree.

Kala Y. Fetty, age 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio, recently violated the terms of her community control by failing to report to her community control officer and missing a treatment appointment. Fetty was placed on community control after being convicted of Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree, and Possession of Heroin, also a felony of the fifth degree. For her violations, the Court ordered Fetty to (1) successfully complete STAR, a lock-down community-based corrections facility (CBCF), (2) upon her release from STAR, enter a halfway house with successful completion, and (3) successfully complete the Gallia County Common Pleas Drug Court.

Allen W. Burke, age 39, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 1 year after being convicted of Felony OVI, a felony of the fourth degree. Once Burke is released from prison he will be placed on community control for 36 months. As part of his community control, Burke must successfully complete a CBCF, halfway house, and Drug Court.

Tammy Bonecutter, age 48, of Gallipolis Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 2 years after being convicted of Felony OVI, a felony of the third degree. Once Bonecutter is released from prison she will be placed on community control for 36 months and shall be evaluated for participation in a CBCF.

Gage M. Overstreet, age 20, of Cheshire, Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 1 year after being convicted of Aggravated Possession (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree. Overstreet committed this felony while on community control for a prior drug conviction. Overstreet previously violated the terms of his community control and was ordered to successfully complete a CBCF.

Ricky D. Wolford, age 54, of Patriot, Ohio, was recently convicted of Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree. The Court sentenced Wolford to community control for a term of 24 months. As part of his community control, Wolford must successfully complete a CBCF and halfway house. Thereafter Wolford will be evaluated for participation in Drug Court.

Michael A. Writesel, age 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio, recently violated the terms of his community control by failing to report to his community control officer and failing to provide documentation of his work, school, and residence. Writesel was placed on community control after being convicted of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree. For his violations, the Court ordered Writesel to successfully complete a CBCF.

Jordyn D. Benson, age 22, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently sentenced to 330 days in jail for violating the terms of her community control by failing to report to her community control officer and failing to enter drug treatment as previously ordered. Benson was originally placed on community control following her conviction of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fifth degree. Benson previously violated the terms of community control and was ordered to complete a CBCF.

James E. Sheets, age 33, of Crown City, Ohio, was recently convicted of Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. The Court sentenced Sheets to community control for a term of 36 months. As part of his community control, Sheets must successfully complete a CBCF and halfway house. Thereafter Sheets will be evaluated for participation in Drug Court.