A Fostoria man has been indicted for aggravated burglary.
A Wood County grand jury on Feb. 21 indicted Alexander J. Ferguson, 35, who is currently in jail, for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; and having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony. On Jan. 7, he allegedly entered an occupied structure with a firearm on his person. He had previously been convicted on a felony in 2020 in Seneca County.
The grand jury also indicted:
• Payten Lee Whitticar, 26, North Baltimore, for trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound and possession of a fentanyl-related compound, both fourth-degree felonies; operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug or a combination of them (OVI), and failure to stop after an accident, both first-degree misdemeanors. On Oct. 17, he allegedly failed to remain at the scene of an accident, was allegedly found in possession of and was preparing for distribution between 1-5 grams of fentanyl and was accused of OVI.
• Robert Bragg IV, 37, Toledo, for improperly handling firearms in the motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony; and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them (OVI), a first-degree misdemeanor. During a traffic stop for OVI Jan. 21 on I-75 in Perrysburg, police found two loaded handguns on Bragg’s person.
• Jesse J. Vardaman, 37, of Bowling Green and currently in jail, for three counts of violating a protection order, all fifth-degree felonies. Over a three-day period in February, Vardaman allegedly attempted to contact a woman in Perrysburg numerous times via phone while he was in jail. He was convicted of violation of a protection order in 2023 in Lucas County.
• Cameron Chase Finch, 24, Clarksville, Tennessee, for trafficking in marijuana and possession of marijuana, both third-degree felonies. On Nov. 9, he allegedly was found in possession of and was preparing for distribution of more than 5,000 grams of marijuana. If found guilty he may have to forfeit an Apple iPhone and $861 in currency.
• Elias Avila Martinez, 26, Ecorse, Michigan, for grand theft of a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. On Nov. 10, he allegedly retained control of a GMC Sonoma without consent.
• Mark S. Kowal, 41, Chicago, for two counts operating a vehicle while under the influence of a listed controlled substance or a listed metabolite of a controlled substance (OVI) operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of an abuse or a combination of them (OVI), all first-degree misdemeanors; two counts aggravated possession of drugs, both fifth-degree felonies; and possession of drugs, a first-degree misdemeanor. On May 28, he allegedly operated a motor vehicle with amphetamine and cocaine in his system. He allegedly was found in possession of methylenedioxyamphetamine, amphetamine and ketamine.
• Toni Renee Cox, 59, Columbus, for three counts of identity fraud, all fifth-degree felonies. On Jan. 8, police were called to Premier Bank in Perrysburg on a report of a female customer using fraudulent documents to open an account. She had an interim BMV document with her photo and another woman’s name.
• Ashley Jones, 37, Toledo, for theft, a fifth-degree felony. On Dec. 6, she allegedly removed fragrances valued at $1,461 from the Ultra Beauty Store in Rossford without paying.
• Marlinna M. Mitchell, 30, of Toledo and currently in jail, for escape, a third-degree felony. On Jan. 19, she allegedly failed to return to detention, either following a temporary leave or while serving a sentence.
• Dakota Scott Glancy, 23, Westville, Indiana, for theft from a person in a protected class, a fourth-degree felony. From July 1-Oct. 3, he allegedly deprived an elderly woman of $3,500 without consent.
A warrant has been issued for Glancy’s arrest.
• Renell R. Peacock, 41, Tiffin, for violating a protection order, a fifth-degree felony. On Dec. 9, Peacock allegedly violated the terms of a protection order. He had been convicted of violating a protection order in 2023 in Seneca County.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
• Co-defendants Floyd T. Glover, 60, and Jerry D. Smith, 42, both of Chicago, for theft, a fifth-degree felony. On Feb. 2, they allegedly deprived Rossford’s Home Depot of boxes of vinyl flooring without paying before leaving in a white Ford F-250. The vehicle was stopped on Crossroads Parkway in Rossford. Seventy-three boxes of vinyl plank flooring allegedly taken from Home Depots in Rossford and Toledo were found in the truck valued at $4,826.76.
Aretha Jovon Allen, 41, Toledo, for identity fraud, a fifth-degree felony. On July 21, she allegedly possessed personal identification of another woman and was using it as to represent herself as this other woman.
Shelby Cassey Marie Jennings, 30, Port Clinton, for three counts of grand theft when the property is a firearm or dangerous ordinance, all third-degree felonies. On Jan. 6, she allegedly deprived a resident of West Elm Tree Road, Rossford, of a Savage 17 Hornady Magnum rifle and two pistols.
Breeanna E. Robinson, 31, of Helena, for possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony. On Sept. 3, she allegedly was found in possession of the drug.
Montrice McFarland, 32, Toledo, for having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony; and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. On June 3, he allegedly transported a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle in such a way it was accessible without leaving the vehicle. He was convicted of a felony in Lucas County in 2009. If found guilty, he may have to forfeit the Springfield Armory pistol.
Co-defendants Ean Loach, 32, Blacklick, and Izion Williams, 23, Columbus.
Both were indicted for trafficking in marijuana and possession of marijuana, both third-degree felonies
On April 27, they allegedly were found in possession of and were preparing for distribution more than 1,000 grams of marijuana.
Williams also was indicted for failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony; and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Williams allegedly fled from police after being given an order to stop and had a loaded firearm on his person.
If found guilty, they may be required to forfeit the gun and three iPhones.
