12/20/11 Millersburg man sentenced in gun theft

  • By Nick Sabo
  • December 20, 2011
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SUMMARY: Was codefendant in string of 110 burglaries A Millersburg man was sentenced Tuesday Dec. 20 to prison on theft charges connected to a three year string of burglaries. Jeremy Johnson, 31, 3416 state Route 83, was sentenced by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret to 24 months in prison on charges of theft of a firearm, theft, breaking and entering, and receiving stolen property. The charges stem from an investigation into an estimated 110 burglaries allegedly perpetrated by Johnson, Lance Mann, 38, Big Prairie, and Jason A. Mann, 35, Shreve. The burglaries occurred in Holmes and Coshocton counties and are believed to go back three years. The charges against Johnson stem from Aug. 16, when Johnson entered a business and stole a firearm and tools. The victim claimed damages of $1,752 “in items not recovered and damages”, victim’s advocate Andy Zedella said. Jason Mann has pleaded not guilty in Holmes County Common Pleas Court to a 21-count indictment that alleges he stole six firearms, tools, “safes”, power equipment, a battery charger, air compressor, hunting bows, a DVD player, tools, clothing and boots from at least three locations between July 1 and Aug. 16. The burglaries were centered for the most part in the Killbuck area. Lance Mann has been charged in Coshocton County. According to Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly, the three men targeted homes and businesses and stole items that could easily be sold, such as firearms, tools, and metals that can be sold for scrap. After his arrest, Johnson assisted deputies in the investigation and identified numerous victims. Speaking before Rinfret, Johnson said he is ready to answer for what he’s done. “I want to apologize to all the people” who were burglarized, Johnson said. “I take responsibility and will take whatever you give me.” Johnson has been accepted to residential treatment at the Stark Regional Community Corrections Center (SRCCC) and Rinfret said he will consider releasing him into the program. “Sometime in the future (your attorney Jeff) Kellogg will file and we’ll do an investigation,” Rinfret said. “I think this is an excellent program, but I’m not making any promises.” In addition to the prison time, Rinfret ordered Johnson to pay full restitution.


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