After meeting with the Dayton Human Relations Commission, the City of Lima is now reviewing its HRC, originally established in 1974, with plans to revive it in 2025.
A Lima man has waived his right to an attorney, and will now represent himself in Court.
Oliver Jackson Jr. informed the judge of his decision to dismiss his current attorney and in turn represent himself moving forward in his case
Keyown D. Pryor was indicted by the Allen County Grand Jury on a Felony One Count of Aggravated Robbery, and a Felony Two Count of Felonious Assault. Both counts have a gun specification attached. According to the indictment, Pryor did knowingly cause physical harm and attempted or committed a theft offense upon a Marlin Sanders on or about March 16th, 2020. On Thursday, the defendant stated his intention to represent himself going forward, signing a waiver form for his right to representation.
48-year-old John Sanders is facing charges of Felonious Assault and Kidnapping, both with a gun specification. Police say Sanders was involved in a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend in September. During the argument, she left the home and came back to get something, and Sanders shot twice through the door nearly hitting her.