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Area man competent for trial |
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 |
By MATT NICHOLS
Staff Writer
A St. Marys man charged with multiple counts of rape has been deemed competent to stand trial.
A jury trial is now scheduled for Robert T. Wagner, 44, 200 N. Knoxville Ave., who was found competent to stand trial for multiple sex crime counts by Auglaize County Common Pleas Judge Frederick Pepple. The judge issues his ruling Friday.
Wagner is charged with three counts of rape, first-degree felonies, and three counts of gross sexual imposition, third-degree felonies. If convicted, Wagner faces a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison and a $90,000 fine.
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 22, and a jury trial is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 11.
According to an Auglaize County Sheriff’s release, an investigation began on Feb. 23 by deputies and detectives into allegations made against Wagner concerning sexual activity with juveniles.
The investigation involved two alleged victims under the age of 13. According to court documents, the offense occurred on Feb. 21.
The following cases had filings with the Auglaize County Clerk of Courts regarding cases being heard in Pepple:
• Joshua H. Schoen, 28, pleaded innocent to one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a third-degree felony. If convicted, Schoen faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
• Ada M. Thaxton, 31, was scheduled for a pre trial at 9:30 a.m. July 22. Thaxton is charged with one count of failure to appear, a fourth-degree felony. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine.
• Kayla D. Jones, 20, was granted judicial release. Jones is now sentenced to five years probation. Jones was convicted of receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree felony, and on April 3 was sentenced to 18 months in prison with 145 days credited.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 June 2009 )
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