SEVEN SENT TO PRISON FROM COMMON PLEAS COURT

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

Joey D. Russell, age 30, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Endangering Children – resulting in serious physical harm to a child, a felony of the third degree. The Court sentenced Russell to a 36-month prison term, the maximum penalty for this crime.

John Steven Osman, age 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity and three counts of Passing Bad Checks. Osman was sentenced to three years in prison.

Forrest S. Gregory, Jr., age 36, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently sentenced to 16 months in prison for violating the terms of his community control.

Paul R. Bright, II, age 39, of Belmont, West Virginia, was recently sentenced to 18 months in prison for violating the terms of his community control and being recently convicted of Failure to Appear.

Angel D. Burns, age 39, of Cheshire, Ohio, was recently sentenced to four years in prison for her convictions of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto a Detention Facility, a felony of the third degree; Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree; and Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree.

Christopher Copley, age 25, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently sentenced to six months in prison for violating the terms of his community control. Copley was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Attempted Tampering with Evidence.

Mark E. Bunner, age 48, of Columbus, Ohio, was recently sentenced to a 12-month prison term for his conviction of Forgery.