J Swygart

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LIMA — Jurors in the case of a Lima man charged with forcing his way into a Robb Avenue apartment earlier this year, holding the occupant against her will and stealing an unknown amount of cash deliberated for less than two hours Wednesday before returning guilty verdicts on all counts. Steven Williams, 57, was convicted on felony charges of burglary, robbery and abduction following two days of testimony in Allen County Common Pleas Court. Judge Jeffrey Reed set sentencing for a later date.

1 week ago | limaohio.com | J Swygart

WAPAKONETA — A St. Marys woman has been indicted by an Auglaize County grand jury on 16 felony charges, including sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Paige Fiebelkorn, 33, was booked into the Auglaize County jail on Wednesday on seven counts each of sexual battery and sexual conduct with a minor, all felonies of the third degree. She also faces single counts of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony, and a misdemeanor charge of furnishing to minors.

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May 27—Lima Police DepartmentCalls for service Tuesday1500 block of East High Street, Lima — Harassment. 800 block of South Leonard Street, Lima — Destruction of property. Calls for service Monday1400 block of South Reese Avenue, Lima — Runaway. 100 block of South Scott Street, Lima — Runaway. East McKibben Street at North Union Street, Lima — Property damage accident. 900 block of Rice Avenue, Lima — Barking dog complaint. AdvertisementAdvertisement600 block of South Scott Street, Lima — Harassment.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | J Swygart

May 27—LIMA — With some three dozen prospective jurors seated outside an Allen County courtroom on Tuesday, the trial of Lima resident Steve Williams got off to a painstakingly slow start. Minutes before jury selection was to begin, Williams announced to Judge Jeffrey Reed that he was dissatisfied with his legal representation from the Allen County Public Defenders Office and would prefer to represent himself on charges of burglary, robbery and abduction.

1 week ago | limaohio.com | J Swygart

LIMA — With some three dozen prospective jurors seated outside an Allen County courtroom on Tuesday, the trial of Lima resident Steve Williams got off to a painstakingly slow start. Minutes before jury selection was to begin, Williams announced to Judge Jeffrey Reed that he was dissatisfied with his legal representation from the Allen County Public Defenders Office and would prefer to represent himself on charges of burglary, robbery and abduction.