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Bucyrus Municipal Court handed down jail time, fines, and license suspensions last week in a series of OVI and misdemeanor cases.
Zachary C. Mitchell, 33, of Bucyrus, pleaded guilty to OVI and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 30 days suspended. His license was suspended through February 2029, and he must install an ignition interlock device for four years. He was ordered to pay $250 in restitution and is barred from using drugs or alcohol. Mitchell is subject to random testing and searches. His remaining charges for hit-skip and driving under suspension were dismissed. He is scheduled for a furlough and court review in early 2026.
Kenneth E. McCleese, 48, of Galion, pleaded guilty to OVI and was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with the full sentence suspended. His license was suspended until January 2026. The court granted him unlimited driving privileges with an ignition interlock device, but he is barred from alcohol use and remains subject to random drug testing and searches.
Steve A. Mendez, of Bucyrus, was also convicted of OVI. He received a 180-day jail sentence, with 177 days suspended. As part of his sentence, Mendez must complete a 72-hour driver intervention program and undergo an alcohol and drug assessment.
Rylee A. Gardner, of Bucyrus, was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to OVI, with 177 days suspended. Her license was suspended for one year, and she is subject to random drug testing and searches.
Alex V. Reed, of Bucyrus, was found guilty of failure to comply with a police officer. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, all of which were suspended. A separate charge for obstruction of official business was dismissed.
Jaden M. Lohr Javens was sentenced to 10 days in jail for disorderly conduct, but the full sentence was suspended.
John P. Boyer IV, of Bucyrus, was convicted of violating a protection order. He received a 180-day jail sentence, fully suspended. Boyer must report for drug testing every Monday and is subject to random drug testing and searches.
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