GROVE CITY MAN INDICTED FOR INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER IN CONNECTION WITH HEROIN DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS

Posted on 3/23/2016

Defendant: Lester Eugene Thimmes

Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announces that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a six count indictment against Lester Eugene Thimmes, age 65, for two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter (F-1), two counts of Corrupting Another With Drugs (F-2), one count of Illegal Manufacture of Drugs (F-2), and one count of Tampering with Evidence (F-3), in connection to the August 25, 2014 overdose deaths of Shawna M. Lively, age 49, and her boyfriend Corey E. Johnson, age 39.  It is alleged that on August 25th, Thimmes went to Lively’s apartment located at 4599 Refugee Road where he prepared and provided heroin to Lively and Johnson.  Several hours later a home health care nurse discovered and reported the deceased individuals inside the apartment.  “If found guilty on these charges, Thimmes faces significant time in prison,” O’Brien stated.  O’Brien commended the Columbus Police for their investigation of this case.  Thimmes arraignment is set for this Friday, March 25th at 1:30 pm in courtroom 2B at 345 S. High Street in Columbus.