Press Releases

Jan 25 2011

Defendant: Alexes, Christopher And Ricky Akers

Indictment Of Several People Trafficking Drugs Prescribed By Florida Physician
Today, Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned several indictments against individuals allegedly involved in an apparent Florida to Ohio link for prescription drug trafficking. The charges range from (RICO) Engaging in a Pattern of Co...
Jan 21 2011

Defendant: Quindell Sherman

Indictment Of Quindell Sherman In Connection To The Murder Of His Son
Today, Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a one count indictment on Quindell Sherman, age 20, for one unclassified count of Aggravated Murder in connection to the November 16, 2010 death of his 3 month old son Jayden Mitchell. A ...
Jan 14 2011

Defendant: Caron Montgomery

Franklin County Prosecutor Press Release
Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announces that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned a death penalty indictment on Caron Montgomery, age 36, in connection to the triple murders that occurred Thanksgiving Day on the north side of Columbus. Montgomery allegedly stabbed to death hi...
Jan 11 2011

Defendant: Eric Renard Cowart

Two Indictments Filed On Alleged Sex Offender Who Also Failed To Register
Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announces that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned two separate indictments on Eric Renard Cowart, age 44. Cowart was indicted for one count (F-1) Failure to Verify Current Address, and one count (F-1) Failure to Provide Notice of Change of Addr...
Jan 07 2011

Defendant: Sylvete P. Gilbert

Suspected “Church Lady Bandit” Indicted For Multiple Robberies
Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced today that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Sylvete P. Gilbert, age 46, for 12 robberies over a 4 year period throughout central Ohio. “We rarely see female bank robbers”, O’Brien said. Although...
Jan 05 2011

Defendant: Linnette Curran And Hope Berry-hook

Two Local Women Indicted For Christmas Day Robberies
Today, Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announces the indictment of two women, Linnette Curran and Hope Berry-Hook, for separate robberies that occurred on the north side of Columbus on Christmas day. The Franklin County Grand Jury indicted Curran for two counts (F-2) ...
Dec 20 2010

Defendant: Daniel J. Nichter

Franklin County Grand Jury Indicts Local Man For Multiple Mortgage Fraud Related Offenses
Today, Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announces the indictment of Daniel J. Nichter by the Franklin County Grand Jury. Nichter was indicted for fraud-related offenses involving one count (F-1) Theft, one count (F-1) Engaging In a Pattern Of Corrupt Activity, twenty–tw...
Dec 10 2010

Defendant: Short North Posse

Indictments Of Nineteen Separate Members And Associates Of Short North Posse
Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announces today that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned indictments against nineteen separate members and associates of the Short North Posse, also known as the Short North Crips, operating in the Weinland Park area. The charges range from Enga...
Dec 07 2010

Defendant: Caron Montgomery

Preliminary Hearings Scheduled For Today Waived By Caron Montgomery In Connection To Thanksgiving Triple Murder Cases
Today, Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced that Caron Montgomery, age 36, has waived his two preliminary hearings scheduled for this morning, December 7, 2010 at 10:00 am in connection to the murders of his girlfriend, Tia Hendricks, age 31, their 2 year old son Tyron Hendricks,...
Nov 24 2010

Defendant: Quindell Sherman

Preliminary Hearing Scheduled For Tomorrow For Father Of Murdered Baby
Today, Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced that Quindell Sherman has waived his preliminary hearing scheduled for tomorrow morning, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 am in connection to the death of his infant son, Jayden. The case has been bound over to the Franklin County Grand Jury ...

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