Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the recent sentencings of nine individuals by Judge Margaret Evans in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
David S. Hansard, age 36, of Columbus, Ohio, was recently convicted at trial of Possession of Cocaine, a felony of the first degree, and Trafficking in Cocaine, a felony of the first degree. Hansard was sentenced to prison for a mandatory minimum term of 10 years and a maximum prison term of 15 years. At the time of his arrest and conviction Hansard was on post release control as a result of prior prison sentences for drug convictions. Therefore, the State requested, and the Court ordered, that the 928 days remaining under post release control be imposed consecutively to his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, Hansard will be placed once again on post release control with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory period of five (5) years.
Michael S. Henderson, age 47, of Vinton, Ohio, was recently convicted of Having Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree, and Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree. Henderson was sentenced to prison for 36 months.
Kendall O. Collins, age 33, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, was recently convicted of Possession of Heroin, in an amount equal to or greater than 10 grams but less than 50 grams (38.7302 grams), a felony of the second degree. Collins was sentenced to prison for a mandatory minimum term of 5 years and a maximum prison term of 7.5 years. Upon his release from prison, Collins will be placed on post release control with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory period of 3 years.
Jason D. Martin, age 39, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree; Resisting Arrest While Brandishing a Deadly Weapon, a felony of the fourth degree; and Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree. Martin was sentenced to serve 5.5 years in prison.
Nancy M. Morris, age 34, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Complicity to Escape, a felony of the third degree. Morris was sentenced to prison for 30 months.
Chad A. Sheets, age 35, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Escape, a felony of the third degree; Complicity to Assault of a Corrections Officer, a felony of the fifth degree; and Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree. Sheets was sentenced to prison for 4.5 years.
Betty A. Kalinowski, age 63, of Cheshire, Ohio, was recently convicted of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound in the Vicinity of a Juvenile, in an amount equal to or greater than 1 gram but less than 5 grams, a felony of the third degree. Kalinowski was sentenced to 24 months in prison.
Chad A. Norton, age 36, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was recently sentenced to prison for 18 months after violating the terms of his community control by absconding from supervision. Norton was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree, and Having a Hidden Compartment in a Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree.
Jason A. Christian, age 36, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree. Christian was sentenced to prison for a minimum of 4 years and a maximum prison term of 6 years. Upon his release from prison, Christian will be placed on post release control with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory period of 3 years.
