Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the recent sentencings of eight individuals by Judge Margaret Evans in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
Kristen D. Woodrow, age 20, of Kenton, Ohio, was recently convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), in an amount greater than or equal to bulk but less than five times bulk, a felony of the third degree; Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree; and Possession of Heroin in an amount greater than or equal to five grams but less than ten grams, a felony of the third degree. Woodrow was sentenced to prison for 4 years.
Alfred K. Cordell, Jr., age 48, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently convicted of Attempted Abduction, a felony of the fourth degree. Cordell was sentenced to prison for 15 months.
Christopher W. McDermitt, age 26, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Burglary, a felony of the second degree; Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree; and Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. McDermitt was sentenced to prison for 4 years and 6 months.
Leslie W. Storms, age 48, of Vinton, Ohio, was recently convicted of Illegal Manufacture of Methamphetamine, a felony of the second degree. Storms was sentenced to prison for 5 years.
Robert D. Laywell, III, age 27, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree; Carrying a Concealed Weapon, a felony of the fourth degree; and Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree. Laywell was sentenced to prison for 3 years.
Michael J. Casey, age 31, of Bidwell, Ohio, was recently found to have violated the terms of his community control by testing positive for illegal drugs. Casey was originally placed on community control following his conviction of Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree. Additionally, Casey was recently convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine). Casey was sentenced to prison for 14 months.
James M. Gray, age 47, 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; Endangering Children, a felony of the third degree; and Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree. Gray was sentenced to prison for 3 years and 6 months.
Richard A. Long, age 41, of South Lebanon, Ohio, was recently found to have violated the terms of his community control by failing to complete transitional living, failing to report to probation, and failing to provide a urine screen upon request. Long was originally placed on community control following his convictions of Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree; and Theft, a felony of the fourth degree. Long was sentenced to prison for 2 years.
