Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the recent sentencings of 8 individuals by Judge Margaret Evans in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
Aaron A. Cordell, age 32, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was convicted of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine) in an amount equal to or greater than 50 times bulk but less than 100 times bulk, a felony of the first degree; Weapons Under Disability, a felony of the third degree; Possession of Cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree; Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound in an amount greater than or equal to 1 gram but less than 5 grams, a felony of the fourth degree; Possession of Drugs (Buprenorphine), a felony of the fifth degree; Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine) in an amount equal to or greater than bulk but less than 5 times bulk, a felony of the third degree; and Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree. Cordell was sentenced to a mandatory minimum prison term of 14 years and a maximum prison term of 19 years. The Court noted at sentencing that Cordell has served three prior prison terms and exhibits a pattern of substance use and a refusal to engage in treatment. Upon his release, Cordell will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 2-5 years. The firearm and cash seized in this case was ordered forfeited to law enforcement.
Robert L. Smith, III, age 46, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, was convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine) in an amount equal to or greater than 5 times bulk but less than 50 times bulk, a felony of the second degree. Smith was sentenced to a mandatory minimum prison term of 3 years and a maximum prison term of 4.5 years. Upon his release, Smith will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 18 months to 3 years.
Kevin A. Brown, age 38, of Dayton, Ohio, was convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the second degree. Brown was sentenced to a mandatory minimum prison term of 4 years and a maximum prison term of 6 years. The Court noted at sentencing that Brown committed this offense while on post release control and federal probation, and has a history of criminal convictions having served prior prison terms. Upon his release, Brown will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 18 months to 3 years.
Alexis Laye, age 31, of Louisville, Kentucky, was convicted of Possession of Heroin in an amount equal to or greater than 10 grams but less than 50 grams, a felony of the second degree. Laye was sentenced to a mandatory minimum prison term of 3 years and a maximum prison term of 4.5 years. Upon her release, Laye will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 18 months to 3 years.
Maleek J. Hugee, age 26, of Dayton, Ohio, was convicted of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound in an amount equal to or greater than 10 grams but less than 20 grams, a felony of the second degree. Hugee was sentenced to a mandatory minimum prison term of 3 years and a maximum prison term of 4.5 years. Upon his release, Hugee will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 18 months to 3 years.
Austin C. Boggs, age 25, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was convicted of Abduction, a felony of the third degree; and Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree. Boggs was sentenced to a 4-year prison term. The Court noted at sentencing that Boggs committed this offense while on probation in the Gallipolis Municipal Court and exhibits a pattern of drug abuse related to the offense and a refusal to engage in treatment. Additionally, the Court imposed a three-year Class 2 operator’s license suspension. Upon his release, Boggs will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 1-3 years.
Douglas A. Rice, Jr., age 38, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (3 chloro PCP) in an amount equal to or greater than 5 times bulk but less than 50 times bulk, a felony of the second degree. Rice was sentenced to a minimum prison term of 3 years and a maximum prison term of 4.5 years. Upon his release, Rice will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 18 months to 3 years.
Makayla Curtis, age 32, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was sentenced to prison for 4 years after violating the terms of her community control. Curtis was originally placed on community control after being convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution, a felony of the third degree; Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree; and Non-Support of Dependents, a felony of the fifth degree.
