1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these cases on Thursday: James P. Schreckengost: Sexual battery Damon Dumas: Grand theft Antuan Jonathan David Fields: Having. Brittney J. Sakmar, 35, Mahoning Avenue, aggravated drug possession. Share on Facebook Facebook The indictment filed Thursday is a superseding indictment against Marchionda. Named in the 95-count indictment are: Kevin Clinkscale, 32; Keilan Clinkscale, 30; Rochelle Garron, 51; Jeanne George, 48; Deonne Gilbert, 35; Vernon Robinson, 45; Edward Lee . Yaisa E. Laboy, 35, Midlothian Boulevard, two counts of aggravated drug possession and single counts of violating a protection order and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the governments burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. ; Felix Calderon, 25, of San Juan, P.R. MS Consultants, also based in Youngstown, served as the architect. According to the indictment, all 16 people knowingly conspired to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute heroin between January 2012 and November 30, 2014. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. All cases will be heard in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas. Subscribe Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Lordstown mayor on waste transfer point: We cant stop this now, Larry Householder testifies in his own corruption trial, Everyones out for a little more blood in March: YSU men and women ready for tournament play, Salvation Army expands relief for those impacted by train derailment, This cat spent 6 days alone in a Las Vegas hotel before anyone noticed, Mayor on waste transfer point: Cant stop this now, Householder testifies in his corruption trial, Salvation Army expands relief for Columbiana County. Copyright The Vindicator | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service. WFMJ | 101 W. Boardman Street | Youngstown, OH 44503. The state tax commissioner notified Garea on Jan. 4, 2007, that the companys failure to file the neessary corporate franchise tax reports or pay any such taxes within the time prescribed by law had resulted in the cancellation of the companys articles of incorporation. WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury on Wednesday handed up 48 indictments, including five direct presentments, and 21 cases still are being reviewed. John Doe 6 continued to provide Bozanich with benefits up until mid-2013, the filing states. Stay up to date with all of our latest news, events, and resources, All Content 2023 Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company. Lipton Distributors, stole beer between August and October of last year, which was in turn sold at the Schenley Carry Out and Lucky Food Drive Thru on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown. The indictments were announced by Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the FBIs Cleveland Office, Youngstown Police Chief Robin Lees, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene and Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum. Pezzuolo is charged with grand theft, while Ketankumar and Piyushkumar Patel are charged with receiving stolen property for allegedly accepting the stolen beer at the convenience stores. A local official confirmed Friday evening that a go-team is coming to the village to, WASHINGTON Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Marietta aims to help close the skills gap to address a shortage in workers. The county indictment charged the 13 people with various offenses, including trafficking in heroin, trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in marijuana, possession of cocaine, having weapons while. Youngstown, Ohio 44503. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The benefits stopped, prosecutors say, after it was revealed that an investigation was underway into Bozanich and Marchionda. A short time later, a development agreement was drafted for the Marchionda parties to sign, according to the indictment. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Verdict reached in Youngstown murder case, Mayor on waste transfer point: Cant stop this now, Householder testifies in his corruption trial, Salvation Army expands relief for Columbiana County. Operators of two convenience store on Youngstown's West Side are accused of selling thousands of dollars worth of beer allegedly stolen by an employee of a local beverage distributor. YOUNGSTOWN These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on a list of cases dominated by drug-related charges: Edward L. Johnson, 24, Midlothian Boulevard, aggravated burglary, abduction, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and domestic violence; DaBreon M. Moore, 19, Crandall Avenue, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle; Daquan R. Lake, 21, Mahoning County jail, fentanayl-related compound possession, cocaine possession, aggravated drug possession, drug possession and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia; Christopher L. Powers, 28, Compass West Drive, Austintown, assault, obstructing official business and disorderly conduct; Cameron L. Howell, 25, Pointview Avenue, cocaine possession, LSD possession, six counts of aggravated drug possession and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, all with a specification of forfeiture in a drug case; Meadow M. Moretti, 18, Pasadena Avenue, cocaine possession, LSD possession, six counts of aggravated drug possession and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, all with a specification of forfeiture in a drug case; Abby L. Pierson, 26, Mahoning County jail, identity fraud; Brandon M. Savada, 21, Lee Avenue, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle; Savannah S. Bodnar, 21, South Schenley Avenue, fentanyl-related compound possession, drug possession and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia; Jamie L. Gillespie, 37, Rush Boulevard, tampering with evidence, cocaine possession, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a motor vehicle impaired; Sidney F. Jordan III, 22, East Midlothian Boulevard, cocaine possession and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, both with a specification of forfeiture of money in a drug case. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. . By Mike Gauntner. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Missing Boardman man dies after being hit by car, Mayor on waste transfer point: Cant stop this now, Householder testifies in his corruption trial, Salvation Army expands relief for Columbiana County. However, Company 2 senior officials were not aware of John Doe 6s activities, according to the indictment. It was reinstated by the Ohio tax commissioner in August 2010. According to the charges, Sammarone solicited and then received cash from John Doe 6 in return for steering city projects to the company John Doe 6 worked for. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Youngstown, Ohio, was indicted on: Felonious Assault 2 Counts Possession of a Deadly Weapon while under Detention KEVIN T. CLARK, 44 Oak Hill, Ohio, was indicted on: Identity Fraud Possession. The charges were made public in four indictments unsealed today in federal court. Benefits from John Doe 6 to both Bozanich and Sammarone stopped in mid-2013, according to prosecutors. Bozanichs attorney friend, or John Doe 2, then informed John Doe 1 that Bozanich had changed his mind and would steer city financial support behind the Flats at Wick project. Copyright 2023 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. access to all of our articles every month. An official website of the United States government. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT, Marchionda Attorney: Indictment Rehashes Old Charges, Sammarone, Bozanich Indicted in Marchionda Probe, Prosecutors Add Details in Marchionda Case, Marchionda Laundered $600K to Support Lavish Lifestyle, Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence, Coming Soon Albert St Grill Free Food sign up, Former President Trump Plans to Visit on Wednesday, Johnson, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Pell Eligibility for Training Programs, Energy Group Names Ryan to Leadership Council, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement. Twelve people from Mahoning County were indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to obtain large amounts of cocaine, which they sold in and around Youngstown. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Jaron E. Lewis, 26, Catalina Avenue, cocaine possession with a specification for forfeiture of money in a drug case. Sammarone became mayor in August 2011 after Jay Williams resigned to join President Barack Obamas administration. "These charges and the arrest of 22 people in Youngstown and Ravenna demonstrate that the drug epidemic is as significant in Northeast Ohio as anywhere in the United States," said . YOUNGSTOWN Robert L. Shelton, 44, who is indicted in a Logan Avenue club killing, has now been indicted on unrelated intoxicated-driving charges. An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. YOUNGSTOWN The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Elia Sorice, 68, Mahoning County jail, menacing by stalking, aggravated drug possession, drug possession . WARREN A 24-year-old Warren man charged with aggravated robbery and felonious assault was one of 30 people named in Tuesday's Trumbull County grand jury list of indictments. 801 West Superior Avenue; Suite 400 He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The investigation is being led by the auditors Public Integrity Assurance Team with the assistance of the Mahoning County Sheriffs Office. The indictment also charges that Bozanich received additional benefits in the form of John Doe 2 waiving attorney fees Bozanich owed him that totaled between $7,000 and $10,000. Yost called the findings maddening and indicated the investigation is ongoing. These 20 defendants were recruited and managed by a mid-level operator identified in court documents as Z.H. Prosecutors say Bozanich accepted benefits for years as a public employee with the city of Youngstown from companies or from people who worked at companies who did business with the city of Youngstown or were seeking to do business with the city of Youngstown. These benefits, the indictment said, took the form of cash payments, golf fees, meals, trips and other benefits. Named in the 119-count federal indictment are: Jean Carlos Martinez, 31, of Campbell; Alberto Delgado, 28, of Youngstown; Chael Soto, 28, of Youngstown; Steven M. Filimon, 28, of Youngstown; Michael L. Schmidt, 35, of New Castle, Penn. The indictment states that John Doe 6 and two others, John Doe 1 and John Doe 8, formed a company, Exal Leasing LLC, in order to construct a new building for Exal Corp., an aluminum container manufacturer located just off Poland Ave. Exal Leasing Corp. Inc. was incorporated in January 1993 by attorney Stephen R. Garea, according to records on file with the Ohio secretary of state. Gary L. Teague, Jr., 25, Delaware Avenue, fentanyl-related compound possession, cocaine possession, aggravated drug possession, obstructing official business and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Exal Leasing has no connection with and is not owned by Exal Corp. a company that has grown several-fold over the last 25 years and employs more than 400 at the city-owned Performance Place Industrial Park. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) A Mahoning County grand jury returned the following indictments on Thursday: David Veneri: 9 counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and 2 counts of sexual. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) A Mahoning County grand jury returned the following indictments this week: Braylon Scott Hornbuckle: Possession of a fentanyl-related compound and possession of cocaine, Keshon Keylin Norman Phillips: Failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer and obstructing official business, Reggie Daniels, V: Aggravated possession of drugs and possession of cocaine, Braylyn Lamar Williams: Having weapons while under disability, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon and obstructing official business, Douglas Drake Cole: Two counts of burglary, Jarrett Kensington Miles: Aggravated possession of drugs, John L. Euler: Grand theft of a motor vehicle, Fabian M. Bellard: Aggravated possession of drugs, obstructing official business and resisting arrest, Cajian N. Little: Improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon, Charles R. Wimphrie, IV: Aggravated possession of drugs, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of drugs and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, Million Cashmere Perry: Improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana and nonconforming glass in motor vehicle, Marchello Deon Stokes: Trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, having weapons while under disability, two counts of trafficking in drugs, two counts of possession of drugs and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, Jason Nicholas Dirocco: Breaking and entering, possessing criminal tools, vandalism and theft, Collin Arthur Turner: Having weapons while under disability, possession of a fentanyl-related compound, possession of cocaine, aggravated possession of drugs, unlawful possession of dangerous ordnance and illegal use of possession of drug paraphernalia, Donald Paul Salus: Possession of cocaine, possessing drug abuse instruments and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, Chante Ltanya Childress: Aggravated vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle while under the influence of a listed controlled substance or a listed metabolite of a controlled substance, OVI and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them. 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