On Thursday, July 26, 2012, Mr. Michael B. Ward, of Hadcock Road in Brunswick, appeared in Judge Kimbler's courtroom for sentencing on two felony charges. One was a theft charge which was a felony of the fifth degree. The other charge was a third degree felony, Trafficking in Drugs. During the sentencing hearing Mr. Ward's two attorneys argued that Judge Kimbler should put him on supervision by the Medina County Adult Probation Department. Their argument was that Mr. Ward's crimes were caused by his use of drugs.
When it came time for Mr. Ward to speak, Judge Kimbler offered him a choice. Judge Kimbler said that he could either serve a nine month prison term or go on probation for three years. If he violated probation, however, he would be facing a two year prison sentence. Mr. Ward chose the prison sentence and was given nine months on the drug trafficking charge and 180 days in the Medina County Jail on the Theft charge. He was also given credit for 134 days served on the theft charge.![]()
When it came time for Mr. Ward to speak, Judge Kimbler offered him a choice. Judge Kimbler said that he could either serve a nine month prison term or go on probation for three years. If he violated probation, however, he would be facing a two year prison sentence. Mr. Ward chose the prison sentence and was given nine months on the drug trafficking charge and 180 days in the Medina County Jail on the Theft charge. He was also given credit for 134 days served on the theft charge.
