On July 17, 2023, the Fulton County Grand Jury considered indictments charging individuals with Fulton County crimes, according to the Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Included in the indictments was 23-year-old Noah Johnson of Fayette. He was indicted on one count of Making False Alarms.
On or about November 19, 2022, he allegedly caused a false alarm of emergency services creating a risk of physical harm to persons or property, and economic harm of over $7,500 but less than $150,000.
Johnson was missing for 22 weeks before presenting himself at the Bryan Police Department. According to police at the time of his reappearance, Johnson said he left of his own free will and there was no foul play involved with his disappearance.
Others indicted were:
-JOSHUA D. CORLEY, age 38, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count of Violating a Protection Order and Tampering with Evidence. On or about June 11, 2023, he allegedly violated the terms of a protection order issued against him after previously being convicted of that offense and allegedly tampered with evidence in an official proceeding or investigation. 23CR61
-BENJAMIN D. SMITH II, age 39, of Oakwood, OH, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of Methamphetamine. On or about May 18, 2023, he allegedly possessed Methamphetamine. 23CR77
-JOHN H. PRATT, age 38, of Bryan, OH, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of Methamphetamine. On or about May 11, 2023, he allegedly possessed Methamphetamine. 23CR79
-DEREK A. COMER, age 33, of Delta, OH, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of Methamphetamine. On or about October 18, 2022, he allegedly possessed Methamphetamine. 23CR85
-JARED R. BAUMGARTNER, age 28, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count of Possession of Cocaine. On or about February 20, 2023, he allegedly possessed Cocaine. 23CR80
-KIRSTAN J. LEE, age 33, of Toledo, OH, was indicted on one count of Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle. On or about June 16, 2023, she allegedly transported a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. 23CR83
-CECILIO F. AVILA, age 32, of Swanton, OH, was indicted on one count of Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer. On or about June 15, 2023, he allegedly failed to comply with an order or signal from a police officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, allegedly causing a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons and property. 23CR82
-LOGAN W. ZAHNER, age 27, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count of Domestic Violence, two counts of Strangulation, and one count of Abduction. On or about June 17, 2023, he allegedly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a family or household member by strangulation, and by force or threat, allegedly restrained the liberty of another under circumstances that created a risk of physical harm to the other person or caused fear. 23CR71
-NICKY C. RAMOS, age 45, of Archbold, OH, was indicted on one count of one count of Domestic Violence and one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs. On or about June 18, 2023, he allegedly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a family or household member after previously being convicted of domestic violence, and he allegedly possessed and sold a controlled substance. 23CR73
-DAVID A. LOPEZ, age 49, of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count of Theft. Between January 10, and May 16, 2023, he allegedly stole property valued at over $1,000 or more but less than $7,500. 23CR84
-SHAWN C. QUIGLEY, age 52, of Fayette, OH, was indicted on one count of Domestic Violence and Strangulation. On or about July 1, 2023, he allegedly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a family or household member by strangulation. 23CR74
-RANDY KEEFER, age 28, of Napoleon, OH, was indicted on one count of Domestic Violence and one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. On or about June 29, 2023, he allegedly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a family or household member and allegedly operated a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. 23CR75
-SCOTT L. WARD, age 37, of Fayette, OH, was indicted on two counts of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, two counts of Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle and Having Weapons Under Disability.
On or about June 3, 2023, he allegedly operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and allegedly transported a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle while under the influence.
He also allegedly, not having been relieved from disability as provided in section 2923.14 of the Revised Code, knowingly had a firearm present and was allegedly alcohol or drug dependent. 23CR86
-JOSHUA D. STORRER, age 40, of Archbold, OH was indicted on two counts of Felonious Assault. On or about June 1, to June 15, 2022, and December 22, to January 23, 2023 allegedly caused serious physical harm to another. 23CR87
-CHRISTOPHER J. HONSBERGER, age 32, of Archbold, OH was indicted on one count of Improperly Handling a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, one count of Having Weapons Under Disability, and one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs.
On or about June 9, 2023, he allegedly transported a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle while not having been relieved from disability as provided in section 2923.14 of the Revised Code and was allegedly drug dependent. He also allegedly possessed Methamphetamine. 23CR76
-AMBER L. PELLAND, age 42 of Montpelier, OH was indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs. On or about April 2, 2023, she allegedly possessed Bromazolam, a Schedule I controlled substance. 23CR78
It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation, and that all criminal defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
