On October 21st, 2019 the Fulton County Grand Jury considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton County crimes, according to Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney Scott A. Haselman.
SHAWN E. SIMPKINS, age 50, of Adrian, MI, was indicted on one count of Robbery. On or about September 16, 2019, he allegedly attempted to inflict or threaten physical harm on another while committing a theft offense. 19CR101.
JOSEPH T. COX, age 38, of Swanton OH, was indicted on five counts of Violating a Protection Order. On or about September 16, 2019, he allegedly violated terms of a protection order issued against him. 19CR106.
TROY L. JOHNSON, age 53, of Delta, OH, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Vehicular Assault, two counts of Failure to Stop After an Accident, and one count of Tampering With Evidence. On or about August 14, 2019, he allegedly knowingly caused serious physical harm to another person while operating a motor vehicle.
He also allegedly failed to immediately stop his motor vehicle at the scence of an accident or collision and remain at the scene until he provided the police with his personal identifying information. Finally, Mr. Johnson allegedly impaired his motor vehicle’s availability in an official investigation. 19CR107.
JONATHON L. RUFENACHT, age 25, of Archbold, OH, was indicted on one count of Theft and one count of Tampering With Records. On or about January 6, 2019 to April 15, 2019, he allegedly stole services valued at more than $1,000 but less than $7,500, and allegedly tampered with records belonging to a government entity. 19CR108.
MELISSA N. DAVIS, fka MELISSA N. McGUIRE, age 38, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on two counts of Assault, three counts of Resisting Arrest, and one count of Criminal Damaging or Endangering. On or about October 6, 2019, she allegedly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to two police officers while in the performance of their official duties. She also allegedly resisted or interfered with the lawful arrest of herself. 19CR102
JOSHUA D. ELEK, age 23, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs. On or about August 3, 2019 he allegedly possessed methamphetamine. 19CR103.
MICHAEL A. MILLER, Age 23, of Metamora, OH, was indicted on one count of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, one count of Possession of Cocaine, and one count of Misuse of Credit Cards. On or about September 1, 2019 to October 8, 2019, he allegedly operated a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner. He also allegedly possessed cocaine and allegedly used a credit card unlawfully to obtain property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $7,500. CR19109
DAVID A. CONNIN, age 34, of Delta, OH, wan indicted on two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana, one count of Trafficking in Cocaine, one count of Possession of Marijuana, one count of Possession of Cocaine, and one count of Possession of Hashish. On or about January 25, 2019 to April 18, 2019 he allegedly sold or offered to sell marijuana and cocaine. He also allegedly possessed marijuana, cocaine, and hashish. 19CR104.
AUSTIN J. BUETER, age 26, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on two counts of Vandalism, one count of Retaliation, one count of Intimidation, and one count of Criminal Damaging or Endangering. On or about May 22, 2019 to October 15, 2019, he allegedly caused physical harm to two properties in amounts of more than $1,000 and damaged a pickup truck.
He also allegedly, by force or unlawful threat of harm to a person, retaliated against a public servant, party official, or attorney involved in a criminal proceeding. Finally, he allegedly, by force or unlawful threat of harm to a person, or by using a false or fraudulent writing with malicious purpose or in bad faith, attempted to influence or intimidate a public servant, party official, or witness in the discharge of that person’s duty. 19CR105.
It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation and that all criminal defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.