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Kayla Monfort with Activate Allen County explains, "There's just so many partners and so many collaborators are coming to the table to really look at these issues and that's really a testament too the work of Activate but also the work of so many community partners that are willing to come to that table, willing to have those conversations and put the work in to what it takes to improve the health of our youth and our entire community."
The Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities brought their mobile smart home to Allen County to showcase the latest advancements in technology that can help those who need supportive care. From a state-of-the-art tracking system to devices that help with overall communication, the mobile home hopes to show that there are advancements in overall care.
The jury found 46-year-old Marcus Sullivan guilty of felonious assault. Sullivan was then sentenced to a minimum of 10 years, up to 14 years in prison. There was additional time in that sentence for having repeat violent offender specification on the charge.
Kenneth Sturgill Allen County Public Defender explains, “There are no distractions, we’re not running around to other courthouses in other counties, all of our time is devoted to one thing. That has allowed us to be available for the courts whenever they need us for scheduling purposes which makes things more efficient. We specialize in one thing, and we do it well. So, we’re able to communicate with the clients better and get them in a position that they’re comfortable to make a decision moving forward with on how they want to dispose of the case.”
A man accused of raping a teenage girl tries to get a new trial date and a new lawyer. 31-year-old Cornelius Ware Jr.'s new trial date has been pushed back until August to give his lawyer time to prepare. His trial was originally set to begin on May 10th.
46-year-old Marcus Sullivan is facing a charge of felonious assault. As the trial began, jury members watched security video of the incident, where Sullivan allegedly put his hands on the neck of the woman to choke her. The police officers who responded following the incident, Sullivan, and the victim all took the stand on the first day of the trial. The jury is expected to get the case on Tuesday.
20-year-old Jonathon Brown was sentenced Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court. Brown was arrested after he set a bed on fire while a woman, he was in a relationship with, was sleeping in it. He was originally indicted on aggravated arson but pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.
Senate Bill 215 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine earlier this year which caused concern among judges and law enforcement across the state. Today the Allen County Sheriff and the chief assistant Allen County Prosecutor speaking at the Lima Rotary Club to explain what will and will not change with SB-215.
A local resident has received the Michelle Obama Award for their academic excellence.
35-year-old Amanda Hovanec, 61-year-old Anita Green, and 33-year-old Anthony Theodorou all waived their right to a preliminary hearing in Toledo Federal Court. They are charged with the death of Timothy Hovanec, who was killed by lethal injection of a drug. Now their cases will be bound over to a federal grand jury to determine if new or additional charges will be brought against them.
