Putnam County Common Pleas Court
April 25
Christopher Niese, 31, 1026 Woodside Drive, Ottawa, was placed on five years community control for improper handling firearms in a motor vehicle. He must successfully complete all counseling and treatment recommended. Charges of illegal possession of firearm in liquor permit premises, improperly handling of firearms in motor vehicle and using weapons while intoxicated were dismissed.
April 27
Christian G. Moreno, 32, 317 W. Main St., Leipsic, was sentenced to 11 months in the Putnam County Detention facility for violating community control. The violations included attempting to cause harm to a female and failing to complete weekly drug testing. He was given credit for 307 days previously served. He was originally convicted of attempt to commit an offense and criminal damaging.
April 28
Marcy Bibler, Findlay, was granted a divorce from James V. Bibler, Ottawa. They were married June 19, 1976 in Dupont and have no minor children.
April 29
Ryan L. Hefner, Sr., 46, 111 S. Pearl St., Lot 6, Columbus Grove, was sentenced to 225 days in jail for possession of drugs (heroin). He was given credit for 45 days served and he was placed on five years community control. Any evidence seized is to be forfeited to the state of Ohio. He must obtain and maintain employment and successfully complete all counseling and treatment recommended.
Haley S. McGue, 29, 186 Center St., Vaughnsville, was sentenced to nine months in jail for violating community control. The violations included failing to complete drug testing, failing to report to her supervising officer, changing residence without permission and using methamphetamines and marijuana. She was given credit for 63 days served. She was originally convicted of possession of drugs (cocaine).
New Cases
Robert A. Swann, Napoleon, v. Bureau of Workers Compensation, Columbus, and Rent A Center East, Inc., Plano, Texas; workers compensation.
Nicholas Maag, Columbus Grove, and Kennedy Maag, Columbus Grove; dissolution of marriage without children.
Putnam County Municipal Court dispositions
April 25
Jefferson S. Mathews, 36, 7845 Hofferbert Road, Elida, pleaded guilty to driving under OVI suspension. Sentence: 180 days jail, 177 days suspended, $250 fine. He was also found in violation of probation. Sentence: three days jail, credit for three days served.
Daryl D. Upshaw, 59, 119 Emerald Lane, Lima, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-offense OVI. Sentence: 180 days jail, 170 days suspended, $1,000 fine, $475 suspended, two-year license suspension, with credit for six days jail upon completion of DIP. A charge of improper lane usage was dismissed.
Christian M. Keller, 22, 631 W. Sycamore St., Apt. A13, Columbus Grove, pleaded no contest to fleeing & eluding and was found guilty. Sentence: 30 days jail, suspended, fined $150, and six-month license suspension.
April 27
Charles J. Gillette, 34, 1570 Perry St., Lot 66, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to driving under FRA/non-compliance. Sentence: One day jail, $100 fine. He was also fined $25 for driving upon sidewalk.
April 28
Robert J. Schnippel, 54, 17436 Fairway Drive, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to OVI second offense. Sentence: 180 days jail, 120 days suspended, $1,000 fine, $475 suspended, three-year license suspension and complete a drug/alcohol assessment. Charges of OVI and two lights required were dismissed.
Putnam County Municipal Court judgments
April 25
Livingston Financial, LLC, Schaumburg, Ill., default judgment v. Jared Taber, Pandora, $1,875.97, plus interest and costs.
Village of Ottawa, default judgment v. Brian A. Plescher, Ottawa, $626.26, plus interest and costs.
Village of Ottawa, agreed judgment v. Dustin B. Zizelman, Ottawa, and Lindsay N. Zizelman, Ottawa, 1,300.99, plus interest and costs for unpaid municipal income tax, penalty and interest due for tax years 2018 and 2019.
April 26
Anesthesia Associates of Lima, Inc., default judgment v. Charles R. Rieman, Ottawa, and Anita Rieman, Ottawa, $1,155, plus interest and costs.
April 27
Village of Ottawa, default judgment v. Aaron D. Glass, Leipsic, $1,731.21, plus interest and costs.
April 28
Midland Credit Management, Inc., San Diego, default judgment v. Kearstin Babcock, Leipsic, $856.33, plus interest and costs.
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