Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the recent sentencings of 13 individuals by Judge Margaret Evans in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
Fred J. Wray, age 63, of Crown City, Ohio, was recently convicted of Corrupting Another with Drugs, a felony of the second degree; Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree; and Gross Abuse of a Corpse, a felony of the fifth degree. Wray was sentenced to prison for 8 years.
Antwan D. Walker, age 34, of Worthington, Ohio, was recently convicted of two counts of Assault of a peace officer, felonies of the fourth degree; Assault of a corrections officer, a felony of the fifth degree; and Trespass in a Habitation, a felony of the fourth degree. Walker was sentenced to the maximum prison term of 5 ½ years.
Joshua E. Buttrick, age 28, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree. Buttrick was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
Dale E. Finley, age 45, of Crown City, Ohio, was recently convicted of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree; and Gross Abuse of a Corpse, a felony of the fifth degree. Finley was sentenced to prison for 3 years.
Dylan S. Cogar, age 23, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently found to have violated the terms of his community control by testing positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine, and THC. Cogar has previously been given the opportunity to participate in STAR, a community based corrections facility. Cogar was sentenced to prison for 30 months.
Vernon W. Kinneman, age 60, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently convicted of Importuning, a felony of the third degree. Kinneman was sentenced to prison for 30 months and has been classified as a Tier I Sex Offender.
Russell O. Gibson, Jr., age 34, of Vinton, Ohio, was recently found to have violated the terms of his community control by failing to complete drug court and absconding from the program. Gibson was sentenced to prison for 12 months.
Thomas L. Ball, age 38, of Rio Grande, Ohio, was recently convicted of Domestic Violence, a felony of the fourth degree; Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree; Trafficking in Heroin, a felony of the fourth degree; and Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree. Ball was sentenced to a prison term of 3 years.
Ricky L. Gleason, age 29, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Attempted Aggravated Arson, a felony of the second degree; Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree; and Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. Gleason was sentenced to prison for 4 years and 11 months. In addition, Gleason was ordered to register as an Arson Offender for 10 years.
Kenneth N. Drummond, age 38, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently found to have violated the terms of his community control by failing to complete sober living, failing a drug screen, and absconding from supervision. Drummond was sent to prison for 36 months.
Darnell L. J. Gwinn, age 25, of Columbus, Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 4 years following his conviction of Trafficking in Cocaine, a felony of the second degree.
Anthony D. Wroblewski, age 22, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility, a felony of the third degree; Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; and Obstructing Official Business, a felony of the fifth degree. Wroblewski was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
William L. Garnes, age 32, of Vinton, Ohio, was recently convicted of Receiving Stolen Property (Motor Vehicle), a felony of the fourth degree. Garnes was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
