Local

Bonds set in probation violation cases

Bonds set in probation violation cases

Photo: Crawford County Now


BUCYRUS—Jessica Adamson, 22, of Marion, appeared with other defendants via video from the Crawford County Jail to answer charges that they violated the terms and conditions of their community control.

Adamson was placed on five years of community control in 2020 after pleading guilty to possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony punishable with up to 12 months in prison.

According to probation officer Eric Bohach, Adamson was recently arrested in Marion County and charged with OVI, driving under suspension, child endangering, and contributing to the unruliness of a juvenile. Bohach told the court that lab results were pending on the case in Marion County.

Crawford County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean Leuthold ordered the matter set for a full hearing. Attorney Brian Gernert was appointed to represent Adamson. Bond was set at $5000.00.

Jesse Tuten, 34, of Nevada, was charged with violating the terms and conditions of his community control. Tuten was placed on community control in 2020 after pleading guilty to one count of domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree punishable with up 18 months in prison.

 According to probation officer Jeremy Clay, Tuten failed to report his contact with law enforcement officials in Upper Sandusky. Tuten is charged there with OVI and an OVI test refusal.

Judge Leuthold ordered the matter set for a full hearing. He appointed Andrew Motter to represent Tuten. Bond was set at $20,000.00.

Nickolaus Davis, 40, of Mansfield, was placed on community control in 2020 after pleading guilty to one count of felony non-support, a fifth-degree felony punishable with up to 12 months in prison.

According to probation officer Eric Bohach, Davis submitted to a drug screen in which he tested positive for meth, methamphetamines, morphine, fentanyl, Marijuana, and Tramadol.

“You have tested positive for many drugs. This is a dangerous cocktail of drugs. I’m glad you are ok.” Leuthold said.

 Judge Leuthold appointed attorney Brian Gernert to represent Davis. Bond was set at $5000.00.

Derrick Saum, 28, of Bucyrus, is accused of violating the terms and conditions of his community control. Saum was placed on community control in 2017 after pleading guilty to one count of felony non-support, a felony of the fifth degree punishable with up to 12 months in prison.

According to allegations, as of May 2020, Saum absconded from supervision, failed to report his residence, and failed to attend office visits. He was arrested on a warrant. Judge Leuthold ordered the matter set for a full hearing. He appointed Neil Huggins to represent Saum. Bond was set at $10,000.00.

Latest Stories

yesterday in Court/Crime, Local, News, ZZZ Top Stories

Former Galion/Crestline Chamber of Commerce Director indicted

Former Galion/Crestline Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Miranda Jones has been indicted by a Crawford County Grand Jury on multiple felony charges.

Friday in Entertainment, Local, Music, News, ZZZ Top Stories

GALLERY: Bat Boy the Musical dress rehearsal

Bucyrus Little Theatre’s unique musical production, “Bat Boy: The Musical,” which blends humor, powerful vocals, and emotional storytelling, opens Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday in Local, News, North Central Ohio News

An introduction to Shelby Reverend Mayor Steven L. Schag

Shelby Mayor Steven L. Schag, 70, was named the 2025 Elected Official of the Year by the District 5 Area Agency On Aging for his decade of service to the Shelby, Ohio, community.

Thursday in Education, Local, News

Bucyrus City Schools’ True North program strengthens pathways from classroom to career

Bucyrus City Schools is driving student success and career readiness through its True North initiative, which aligns classroom learning with the local workforce and community partnerships.

Thursday in Local, News, ZZZ Top Stories

Controlled explosions planned for multi-agency training Friday

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland County Bomb Squad, and FBI will conduct a live training exercise including controlled explosions on Friday, Oct. 17.