LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - A Findlay man charged with shooting at a Bluffton police officer in 2021 is still working to get his case dismissed.
A man facing murder charges is set to return to an Allen County Common Pleas courtroom.
Romiere Hale was indicted with three counts of endangering children, one count of murder, and one count of involuntary manslaughter. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on April 12th of 2021, where 4-year-old Ma'Laya DeWitt was found unresponsive. Hale appeared in court for a motion hearing. The state submitted a motion to have specific language in the indictment changed. The judge residing over the case will now review the motion and render a decision at a later date.
Susan Barnett previously pleaded guilty to Theft in Office and Communication Fraud back in October of 2019 for stealing thousands of dollars from the city. Barnett received a three-year sentence in prison, but only served six months after concerns were raised on her age and the risk of her being affected by COVID-19 in prison. She was 76-years-old when she received her sentencing.
A Lima man appeared for a motion hearing in Allen County Common Pleas Court. Paul Curtis Jr. was indicted back in March of 2019 on one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs and One Count of Possession of Cocaine.
A Convoy woman accused of murder appeared for a motion hearing on Wednesday. Vicky Shellabarger was indicted by the Allen County Grand Jury for the murder of her 22-month-old daughter in April 2018.