A last-minute plea deal was worked out before Scott Thompson Jr. went to trial on Thursday. As a result the 23-year-old Galion man will have at least a year in prison.
Assistant Prosecutor Cliff Murphy said afterwards, “It’s standard policy in this county: if you commit a burglary, you’re going to prison.”
Thompson was sentenced to four and one-half years in prison with the possibility of judicial release in 12 months after he pleaded guilty to breaking and entering just before a jury was seated. Thompson’s credit for time served will only apply to his total sentence and not the time he needs to serve prior to judicial release.
Thompson is also charged with another count of breaking and entering and burglary and will be back in court today (Friday) to reconcile those charges as well.
Thompson and Michael Goodwin stole steel beams from Sautter Brothers and were coming back a third time when caught by Galion police. Goodwin is already serving a year’s prison sentence.
Colonel Crawford FFA members continued the age-old feud in the farming community on Wednesday morning. The FFA students were forced to declare their loyalty for red or green.
Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A Leadercast at Gospel Baptist Church.
The Bucyrus City Council really wants to spread the word about the upcoming levy facing the Bucyrus citizens and what better way to do that than show how the cuts have affected the safety forces.
Galion Community Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions.
