9 Shipped to Prison

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

Adam D. Boggess, age 43, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree, and Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree. Boggess was sentenced to 36 months in prison.

Raven N. Barr, age 32, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 24 months after violating the terms of her community control by failing to report to probation and failing to complete treatment. Barr was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree, and Attempted Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals to Manufacture Drugs, a felony of the third degree.

Natasha K. Gray, age 24, of Patriot, Ohio, was recently convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the fifth degree; Possession of Cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree; and Endangering Children which resulted in serious physical harm, a felony of the third degree. Gray was sentenced to prison for 30 months.

Donald L. Shaver, age 44, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree. Shaver was sentenced to prison for 24 months.

Bruce L. Chapman, age 38, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, was recently sentenced to prison for 19 months after violating the terms of his community control by failing to successfully complete a Community Based Corrections Facility (CBCF). Chapman was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Trafficking in Drugs (Buprenorphine or Naloxone), a felony of the fifth degree, and Escape, a felony of the fifth degree.

Joshua Thomas, age 29, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 24 months after violating the terms of his community control by failing to successfully complete a CBCF. Thomas was placed at the STAR Community Justice Center as a special term of his community control. Among other infractions, Thomas threatened another resident and spit in another resident’s face. Thomas was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Theft from an Elderly Person, a felony of the third degree.

Brian E. Angell, age 39, of Vinton, Ohio, was recently convicted of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree, and Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the fifth degree. Additionally, Angell admitted to violating the terms of his community control by falsifying a drug screen and testing positive for illegal substances. Angell was sentenced to prison for 24 months.

Donald E. Barnes, age 54, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently sentenced to prison for 24 months after violating the terms of his community control by failing to report to probation, failing drug screens, and being noncompliant with treatment. Barnes was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree; Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Oxycodone), a felony of the fifth degree; and Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.

Brian K. Grabans, age 47, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree, and Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree. Additionally, Grabans admitted to violating the terms of his community control by failing to report to probation and committing additional crimes. Grabans was sentenced to a prison term of 18 months.