The case of a vandalized Lima church has officially wrapped up with the convictions of two people. Natashia Shaeffer-Winget was sentenced to community control for two years for a charge of vandalism. Her co-defendant Theron Litke entered into a diversion program. Both were ordered to pay the New Life Assembly Church $500, which covers their insurance deductible. In June, the two of them spray painted and threw eggs at the building. She says it was Litke's idea because he felt offended by the church. Winget says she felt sorry for actions immediately after vandalizing the church.
The court has taken action on two people involved in the vandalism of a Lima church. Natashia Shaeffer-Winget took a negotiated plea and pleaded guilty to vandalism while a charge of desecration was dropped. Co-defendant Theron Litke entered into a diversion program. The deal includes both reimburse the New Life Assembly $250 each. In June, the two had spray-painted the church on three different sides and threw two dozen eggs at it, as well. A pre-sentence investigation has been ordered for Shaeffer-Winget and she is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 9.
Two people have been charged in the vandalism of a Lima church. Natashia Shaeffer-Winget of Delphos and Theron Litke of Lima were both indicted for vandalizing New Life Assembly in June. They both are facing charges of vandalism and desecration. Court documents state the damages cost somewhere between $7,500 and $150,000. The church is also a community-oriented policing site.