MANSFIELD — A Mansfield man was sentenced last week to 67 years to life in prison by Judge Phil Naumoff.
Cyrus Ellerbe, 23, was convicted on 15 counts Sept. 5, according to Richland County Common Pleas Court records. His charges included six counts of murder, eight counts of felonious assault and one count of discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises.
Ellerbe appeared in court last Thursday before Naumoff, who ruled several charges run consecutively in addition to 23 years in gun specifications, according to local media.
The charges stem from a shooting at an 810 Ferndale Road party on Oct. 27, 2023. Brandon Collins, 18, and Jarmel Boyd, 17, were shot and killed — four others were wounded.
Collins and Boyd were the 10th and 11th homicides Mansfield police handled by that point in October 2023.
Criminal sentencing and other dispositions
Below are criminal court cases which have been resolved in Richland County Common Pleas Court in recent months.
The list is comprised of any case for which Richland Source has published as an indictment, stories which first began publishing here in February.
June
— Keithlynn O’Brien, 21, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, consecutive to her sentence currently being served, for failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, originally filed March 6, 2024. A charge of receiving stolen property and an additional failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer count were dismissed. O’Brien’s driver’s license was suspended for 10 years beginning June 17. She was granted 4 days of jail credit for time already served at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Frankie Blevins, 29, received a 12-month prison sentence, consecutive to current prison time, for complicity in the commission of an offense. Blevins’ charge was originally filed Nov. 27, 2023. He was granted one day of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
July
— Allan Simones, 41, was sentenced to four years of community control, to be transferred to Marion County, for two charges; identity fraud, aggravated possession of drugs — originally filed Feb. 22, 2024. Simones is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Carl Wallace, 53, received an eight-month prison sentence for possession of cocaine. His charge was originally filed April 18, 2024. Wallace must also pay $40 to the Mansfield Police Department crime lab. He was granted 20 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— David Atwell, 33, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, consecutive to an additional year from a firearm specification, for aggravated possession of drugs. Two charges were dismissed; tampering with evidence and having weapons while under disability. All charges were originally filed June 10, 2024. Atwell must forfeit his firearm to the State of Ohio. He was granted 143 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Dillesha Davis, 29, received a $1,000 fine for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, which was amended from a fifth-degree felony to a first-degree misdemeanor. Four charges were dismissed; tampering with evidence, possession of marijuana, stop and turn signals and failure to stay within marked lanes. All charges were originally filed Nov. 22, 2017.
August
— Shaikem McGee, 29, received a 36-month prison sentence for failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. To be served consecutively, McGee also was sentenced to 12 months in prison for grand theft of a motor vehicle. Additionally, he received a 180-day jail sentence, to be served concurrent with his other two sentences, for failure to stop after an accident. A burglary charge was dismissed. All charges were first filed Jan. 12, 2024. McGee must pay $2,406.12 in restitution to the case’s victim, $1,172.44 in extradition fees to RCSO and $463.67 in extradition to the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office. His driver’s license became suspended for 60 months back on Aug. 9. He was granted 47 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Isaiah Rogers, 22, was sentenced to four to six years in prison for a felonious assault charge. Rogers’ had an additional count of felonious assault dismissed. Both were first filed April 5, 2024. He was granted 68 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and received 18 months to three years of mandatory post-release control.
— Nicholas McIntyre, 32, was sentenced to six months in prison, consecutive to his current prison term, for aggravated possession of drugs. His charge was originally filed May 24. McIntyre must pay $40 to MPD crime lab. He was granted 36 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Robert Cobern, 39, was sentenced to three years of community control for two charges; aggravated possession of drugs and possession of a fentanyl-related compound, both filed May 24, 2024. Cobern must pay the MPD crime lab $80 and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Kara Bricely, 46, was dismissed of an aggravated possession of drugs charge after becoming deceased.
— Russell Brown, 28, was accepted into Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court on Aug. 30. He was indicted on possession of cocaine Dec. 11, 2023. Brown’s case has been transferred to SATC for all further proceedings.
— Anthony Brown, 39, was sentenced to eight months in prison for breaking and entering. His charge was originally filed June 10, 2024. Brown was granted 27 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control. He must also pay $1,238.26 in restitution to the case’s victim.
— Garrett Cordle, 30, received a 12-month prison sentence for possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to four to six years in prison, concurrent with his first sentence and consecutive to a one-year firearm specification prison term, for aggravated trafficking in drugs. Cordle was also sentenced to 18 months in prison, concurrent with his other two prison terms, for receiving stolen property. Two charges were dismissed; aggravated possession of drugs and a firearm specification. All charges were first filed June 10, 2024. He must pay $80 to MPD crime lab and received 18 months to three years of mandatory post-release control. Cordle was granted 57 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO.
— Michael Vanhesteren, 46, received a six-month prison sentence for aggravated possession of drugs. His charge was filed June 10, 2024. Vanhesteren must pay $40 to the MPD crime lab. He was granted 30 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— William Carter, 43, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for burglary. A charge of grand theft when the property is a firearm of dangerous ordnance merged with his burglary charge. Carter also received a 36-month prison sentence, consecutive to his other 36-month term, for having weapons while under disability. The charges were originally filed June 22, 2023. He was granted two years of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and must serve one to three years of mandatory post-release control.
September
— Robin Craig, 57, was accepted into Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court on Sep. 17. Craig was indicted on possession of a fentanyl-related compound and a forfeiture specification Dec. 12, 2022. Craig’s case has been transferred to SATC for all further proceedings.
— Brittnay Hill, 36, was accepted into Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court on Sep. 17. Hill was indicted on possession of a fentanyl-related compound April 5. Her case has been transferred to SATC for all further proceedings.
— Mirachelle Wiggins, 55, received 42 months of community control, supervision transferred to Lucas County, Ohio, grand theft. Wiggins’ charge was originally filed Jan. 12, 2024. Wiggins must pay $6,759.40 in restitution to the case’s victim and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Kandice Butler, 21, was fined $2,000 for theft. Two counts of counterfeiting were dismissed from her charges, originally filed Jan. 25, 2024. Butler also must pay $1,329.41 in restitution to the case’s victim, as well as pay supervision fees to the Richland County Probation Department.
— Malakhi Brooks, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for aggravated trafficking in drugs, including a forfeiture specification. He received a 12-month prison sentence for aggravated possession of drugs, consecutive to his first and fourth counts. Brooks was sentenced to 11 months in prison for tampering with evidence, concurrent to count six and consecutive to counts one and three. He received an 11-month prison sentence for trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, concurrent to count four. Five forfeiture specifications were dismissed from the charges, originally filed Feb. 22, 2024. Brooks was fined $5,000, must forfeit $110 to the state and pay MPD crime lab $120. He was granted 46 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Dion Bellamy, 31, received two concurrent nine-month prison sentences for illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a specified governmental facility and aggravated possession of drugs. Both charges were filed Feb. 22, 2024. The two sentences are to be served consecutive to any current prison term. Bellamy must pay the Ohio State Highway Patrol crime lab $35. He was granted six days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Samantha McMillen, 35, had her case dismissed with prejudice Sept. 6, 2024. Five charges, filed Jan. 25, 2024, were dismissed; obstructing official business and four counts of endangering children. McMillen’s court costs have been dismissed, warrants have been recalled and bonds have been released.
— Chad Fromm, 29, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for burglary. Three additional charges were dismissed; burglary, trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present and misdemeanor theft. All charges were first filed April 5, 2024. He was granted 224 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and must serve one to three years of mandatory post-release control.
— Ethan Parker, 26, received a suspended 180-day jail sentence for an amended charge of misdemeanor obstructing official business. Parker’s charge was originally filed as assault on April 5, 2024. Parker was also fined $1,000.
— James Phipps, 20, was sentenced to three years of community control, supervision transferred to Franklin County, Ohio, for improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, with a forfeiture specification. Charges were originally filed April 18, 2024. He was fined $500 and must forfeit a firearm to the state. Phipps is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Connie Blubaugh, 38, was sentenced to four years of community control for a possession of heroin charge, originally filed April 5, 2024. Blubaugh must pay $40 to MPD crime lab and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Jaqweese Foster, 27, had their case dismissed Sept. 18, 2024. Foster’s dismissed charge, participating in a criminal gang, was originally filed May 19, 2023.
— Lori Haynes, 54, received three years of community control for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed June 9, 2022. Haynes must pay $80 to MPD crime lab and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Joey Williams, 40, was sentenced to three years of community control, to be transferred to Franklin County after successful completion of inpatient treatment program, for aggravated possession of drugs. His charge was first filed April 18, 2024. Williams must pay $40 to MPD crime lab and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Jessica Hopkins, 21, received three years of community control for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed April 5, 2024. Hopkins was fined $5,000 and must pay $120 to MPD crime lab. She is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Packy Underwood, 40, was fined $1,000 for misdemeanor possession of drugs-marijuana. Underwood was originally indicted Jan. 25, 2024 for charges of possession of marijuana and obstructing official business, of which the latter was dismissed. Underwood must also pay supervision fees to the Richland County Probation Department.
— Devin Lamere, 26, received 30 months of community control for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed March 22, 2023. Lamere must pay $35 to OSHP crime lab and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Justin Lusk, 39, was sentenced to three years of community control for two charges; possession of cocaine and possession of a fentanyl-related compound, both originally filed April 18, 2024. Lusk must pay $120 to MPD crime lab and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Julie Swindall, 44, received four years of community control for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed April 5, 2024. Swindall is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Jacari Davison, 33, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for merged counts of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them, originally filed May 10, 2024. Davison’s driver’s license has been suspended for life as of Sep. 11, 2024. Davison was granted 113 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— James Fultz, 36, received three years of community control for a possession of a fentanyl-related compound charge, originally filed May 24, 2024. Fultz must pay $40 to MPD crime lab and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Bryan Barber, 38, was sentenced to three years of community control, to be transferred to Seneca County, for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed May 10, 2024. Barber is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Samantha Huff, 29, received four years of community control, to be transferred to Knox County, for an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed May 24, 2024. Huff is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
In a separate case, Huff was sentenced to four years of community control, transferred to Knox County, for two charges; failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, both filed July 11, 2024. As of Sept. 9, Huff’s driver’s license is suspended for 60 months. She was fined $375 and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Toni Smith Drake had their case dismissed Sept. 4, 2024. Drake’s dismissed charges, including forgery, identity fraud and receiving stolen property, were originally filed Feb. 10, 2014.
— Samuel Hernandez, 21, was sentenced to three years of community control, transferred to Lake County, for an amended charge of illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a specified governmental facility. Three other charges were dismissed; illegal conveyance of communications device onto grounds of a specified governmental facility, breaking and entering and possessing criminal tools. All charges were filed Aug. 28, 2023. Hernandez is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Shellbe Holbrook, 34, received 30 months of community control for three charges; unauthorized use of a vehicle, resisting arrest and obstructing official business, all filed June 10, 2024. Holbrook must pay $401.25 in restitution to the case’s victim and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Jesse Laster, 41, was sentenced to three years of community control for an amended charge of attempt, including a forfeiture specification. Laster’s original charge, having weapons while under disability, was filed June 10, 2024. Laster was fined $500 and must forfeit a handgun to the state. They are subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Christina Butterbaugh, 39, was sentenced to nine months in prison for illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto grounds of a specified governmental facility. She also received a concurrent six-month prison sentence for possession of cocaine. Both charges were originally filed June 10, 2024. Butterbaugh was granted 55 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Owen Skidmore, 22, had his case dismissed without prejudice Sept. 19, 2024. Two charges, filed June 10, 2024, were dismissed; improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and a specification for forfeiture of a weapon.
— James Saurers, 53, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for an escape charge, originally filed June 21, 2024. Saurers was granted nine days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Ammiya Scott, 24, entered a plea of no contest Sept. 5, 2024, to an aggravated possession of drugs charge, originally filed June 11, 2024. Scott was accepted into diversion Sep. 30, 2024.
— Corey Sesco, 31, was sentenced to six months in prison for an aggravated possession of drugs charge. Sesco also received a six-month prison sentence for possession of a fentanyl-related compound, which was merged with an additional aggravated possession of drugs count. The two prison sentences are to be served consecutive to each other. All Sesco’s charges were filed June 21, 2024. All of his jail time credit was given in a separate case. Sesco is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Dillon Young, 24, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for corrupting another with drugs. A charge of tampering with evidence was dismissed. Both charges were filed Nov. 13, 2023. Young was granted 96 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Dennis Ritchie, 22, was sentenced to six to nine years in prison for aggravated arson. An additional count of aggravated arson was dismissed. Both counts were filed Aug. 8, 2024. Ritchie must register as an arson offender and also received 18 months to three years of mandatory post-release control. He was granted 92 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO.
— James Morris, 39, received a suspended 180-day jail sentence for an amended charge of misdemeanor receiving stolen property. Morris’ original charge, receiving stolen property (fifth-degree felony) was filed March 22, 2019. He was fined $1,000.
October
— Bret Kersey, 28, was sentenced to two concurrent 12-month prison sentences for two charges; assault and possession of a deadly weapon while under detention, originally filed March 21, 2024. He also received one to three years of mandatory post-release control and was granted seven days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO.
— Glori Johnson, 45, was accepted into Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court on Oct. 1. She was indicted on two charges Sept. 8, 2022; possession of a fentanyl-related compound and aggravated possession of drugs. Johnson’s case has been transferred to SATC for all further proceedings.
— Teresa Neighbors, 55, received an 18-month prison sentence for illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto grounds of a specified governmental facility. To be served concurrently, Neighbors also received a nine-month sentence for possession of cocaine. Both charges were filed Aug. 26, 2024. She must also pay $40 to MPD crime lab. Neighbors was granted 71 days of jail credit for time already served at RCSO and is subject to up to two years of post-release control.
— Zackarie Ulery, 32, was accepted into Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court on Oct. 1. Ulery was indicted on aggravated possession of drugs and unauthorized use of a vehicle May 10. His case has been transferred to SATC for all further proceedings.