May
13
2022
Defendant:
Congratulations h.a.r.t Graduates
Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Gary Tyack wants to congratulate the 30 new graduates of Franklin County Municipal Court’s h.a.r.t. program.
The graduation ceremony took place on May 11, 2022. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office supports this program financially through ...
May
13
2022
Defendant:
Recognition Of Police Week
In recognition of the service of our Mid-Ohio federal, state and local law enforcement officers, Franklin County, Ohio Prosecutor G. Gary Tyack and his Office expresses their gratitude and thanks for the difficult work our law enforcement officers do every day to keep our comm...
Apr
26
2022
Defendant: Amir Elkhabiry
Guilty Verdict In Death of Melly Smith
A jury found Amir Elkhabiry Guilty of Aggravated Murder with a firearm specification on March 17, 2022 following a four day jury trial. The Court convicted Mr. Elkhabiry of being a repeat violent offender and Having A Weapon while Under a Disability. Sentencing is set for May ...
Apr
26
2022
Defendant: Amir Elkhabiry
Guilty Verdict In Death of Melly Smith
A jury found Amir Elkhabiry Guilty of Aggravated Murder with a firearm specification on March 17, 2022 following a four day jury trial. The Court convicted Mr. Elkhabiry of being a repeat violent offender and Having A Weapon while Under a Disability. Sentencing is set for May ...
Apr
26
2022
Defendant: Merrell Middleton and Donyea Spruell
Guilty Verdict In Gang Shooting
Following Guilty pleas to Attempted Murder with gang and firearm specifications and other felony charges, Judge Carl Aveni sentenced Mr. Middleton to 17 years and Mr. Spruell to 15 years for their respectful roles in a pre-planned effort to kill a rival gang member on March 20...
Apr
25
2022
Defendant: Elias Malone
Guilty Plea In the Death of Tristan Foor
Today, Elias Malone, age 22, entered a guilty plea before Judge Colleen O’Donnell to a charge of Murder with a 3 year firearm specification. He was immediately sentenced to 15 years to life for Murder plus 3 years consecutive for the use of a firearm. The total sentence was 18...
Apr
22
2022
Defendant: Clifford Patterson
Guilty Verdict In Shooting Death of Dion Lamarr
Today, a Franklin County Jury found Clifford Patterson, 42, guilty of two counts of murder with firearm specifications in the May 10, 2020 shooting death of Dion Lamarr, 37, on Fountain Lane in Whitehall.
The men were neighbors. A dispute over noise erupted on Mother’s Day,...
Apr
20
2022
Defendant: William Husel
Response To Husel Verdict
The State of Ohio v. William Husel was carefully tried and prepared by both the Prosecution and the Defense.
The Jury after review of all the evidence was not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that William Husel was guilty of any charges submitted to them.
We accept th...
Apr
18
2022
Defendant:
Andrew Mitchell Mistrial
The jury in the case of The State of Ohio v. Andrew Mitchell has reported to the Court that they are unable to reach a verdict as to either count in the indictment.
The Court has declared a mistrial as to both Count One: Murder, and Count Two: Voluntary Manslaughter.
The...
Mar
25
2022
Defendant:
Marvell Dixon Case Dismissed
Marvell Dixon was convicted of Aggravated Murder and Felonious Assault with a firearm specification in 1998 for the killing of Douglas Harvey and shooting Ervin Nixon. He was sentenced to 20 years to life on the Aggravated Murder count.
Dixon filed a motion for a new trial ...
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