The re-trial date has been set for a Lima man found guilty on an assault charge. Kenneth Cobb will be back in court for his jury trial starting on February 27th of 2023.

Jackson was convicted along with his half-brother Jeronique Cunningham of shooting and killing 17-year-old Leneshia Williams and 3-year-old Jayla Grant at an apartment on Eureka Street in 2002. 8 people were shot during that robbery attempt. Cunningham is serving a sentence of life in prison. Jackson has been on death row for more than 20 years.

Tyler Dunlap is facing one charge of obstructing official business, two counts of resisting arrest, and one count of misconduct at an emergency. He has pleaded not guilty on all of these counts. His trial is set to start in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, February 8th. Dunlap was placed on administrative leave from the Lima Police Department following his arrest in Wapakoneta back in June of 2022.

According to court documents, the trial was scheduled to start on September 6th, but will now be pushed back until October 24th, because the court needs more time. Around 30 subpoenas have been issued to people that could testify in the trial.

Keion Darden will have his jury trial set for January 9th of 2023. Darden was previously indicted along with 18-year-old Jaquan Glenn on charges of murder, aggravated burglary, and aggravated robbery, all with firearm specifications. On June 10th police responded to 764 West Lane Avenue for a potential home invasion. When they arrived, they found Jaden Halpern who was dead from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Cynthia Scanland was scheduled to have a final pre-trial on August 1st, but they didn't go on record. A trial date of October 17th has been set. She was charged with three counts of tampering with records, and one count each of obstructing official business and dereliction of duty.

With the mercury climbing this past week it's hard to think winter is only a few months away. The Lima Salvation Army has released the dates of their winter assistance registrations. The annual coat distribution and Christmas assistance application process will be at the beginning of October. Officials say it's not too early to get prepared.

No trial date has been set for the three men charged with the death of Officer Dominic Francis.   Emin Johnson, Zachary Love, and Dante Tate are all in jail awaiting their next court appearance.  A list of evidence was filed with the Hancock Common Pleas Court that could be used during their trial.   Some of the evidence includes DNA testing of the two vehicles, including the steering wheel, that were used during the crime.  There is also DNA testing from the weapons that were found after their arrest.  Plus, a toxicology report for Johnson who law enforcement believe was driving when Francis was struck and killed while he was deploying a stop stick on I-75 during a police chase.  They are all facing a variety of charges some including improper handling of firearms in a vehicle and receiving stolen property.  Johnson is facing additional charges of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated vehicular homicide.