Stafford allegedly used a handgun against another man in July of 2020.  Also part of the plea deal, the state would have dropped other charges he is facing from an alleged incident earlier this year, which include improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, and carrying a concealed weapon. New trial dates will be set on each of the cases.  

The Lima Police Department is investigating a second shooting at a southside bar in a little over a week. Detectives say 24-year-old Rico Stafford was shot outside of Marko's Sports Bar around 1 a.m. Friday morning. Police found several shell casings in that area. Stafford was taken to the hospital for treatment. The case is still under investigation and if anybody has information about the incident, they are asked to call the police department 419-227-444 or Crime Stoppers 419-229-STOP.