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Burglary, theft suspects make pleas
Pair tied to robberies in Pedro and Kitts Hill areas
Published Monday, August 31, 2009
Two of four people arrested with a recent rash of break-ins were arraigned Wednesday on charges stemming from those incidents.
Ranae Schwab, 26, of 1021 S. Sixth St., Ironton, was arraigned in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court on a bill of information to two counts of burglary and two counts of complicity to burglary. She pleaded not guilty through her attorney, Warren Morford.
“These are extremely serious charges and we do have an admission,” Lawrence County Prosecutor J.B. Collier Jr. said. He asked that a $75,000 bond set in a lower court be continued. But Morford contended Schwab was a lifelong resident of Lawrence County with three small children.
“She is not a flight risk,” Morford said.
Judge Charles Cooper allowed the lower court bond to continue and scheduled a pretrial conference for this Wednesday.
One of Schwab’s alleged accomplices, Shon D. Williams, 24, of 1208 S. Second St., Ironton, was also arraigned on a bill of information to four counts of complicity to burglary.
He pleaded not guilty through his attorney, Mike Davenport, who asked that his client be released on an own recognizance (OR) bond with, if necessary, electronically monitored home confinement.
“He is a lifelong resident of Ironton, his father is in the courtroom today. This is his first offense, he is not a flight risk,” Davenport said.
“But he managed to get himself into trouble,” Collier countered.
Cooper allowed bond set in a lower court to continue and told Williams to return to court this week for a pretrial conference.
Schwab and Williams were arrested earlier this month in connection with a string of daytime robberies in the Pedro and Kitts Hill areas and during discussions with police implicated two others, William R. Sexton, 26, 204 1⁄2 Mastin Ave., Ironton and Sara M. Branham, 23, of 1206 Raceland Ave., Raceland, Ky. Both Branham and Sexton were arrested in Kentucky and jailed there; charges are pending against them.
The four reportedly told authorities they went to homes they intended to victimize and first knocked on the door to see if anyone was home. If they got no answer they would break in. If the knock was answered the four reportedly told deputies they would pretend they were looking for someone and then leave.
In another case Wednesday, Michael R. Arnold Jr., whose last known address was Hillview Lane, South Point, was arraigned on one count of theft. He pleaded not guilty through his attorney, David Reid Dillon. Assistant Lawrence County Prosecutor Mack Anderson recommended a $5,000 cash or surety bond, noting that Arnold has a habit of not showing up for court when told to do so.
“The defendant failed to appear in this court and a capias (bench warrant) had to be issued. He has criminal history in Tennessee, a couple of failure to appear (charges), bond skipping so he has some history of not wanting to appear when told,” Anderson said.
He added that Arnold has another charge pending in the municipal court system.
Dillon countered Arnold had been out of town working and is eager to get the matter resolved.
Judge D. Scott Bowling set bond at $1,500 surety, added a $10,000 OR bond and ordered Arnold to appear in court Sept. 9 for a pretrial conference.
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Posted by PointofView (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You know, I do feel for the fact that this "alleged" criminal, Ranae Schwab has three small children that love her and depend on her at home without their mother. However, I live in the area that these crimes occurred, and I'm not always able to get to the door quickly. What about my two children that very much could've been at risk had I not been able to get to the door the day they decided to "hit" my house? The way I figure this to be, she should take the opportunity that she's been given, and turn her life around after she gets out of prison. Reason being, more than likely her children would've become orphans had she and her accomplices entered my home. Ranae Schwab unfortunately didn't consider her children when she was out stealing. They are the most damaged in this slew of robberies. That isn't even speaking about those people whose homes were burglarized that have lost their sense of security in what should be their sanctuary. Maybe Schwab and her "alleged" accomplices should think long and hard while in prison about what they've actually done to all their victims.
Posted by porter (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Don't feel sorry for her! She hasn't had her children for quite some time now. She lost custody of them and they are living with a family member. It's horrible that her attorney is trying to use them to get her out of jail!
Posted by DEE (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If this woman had ran against the wrong/ right home owner the children wouldn't have had a living mother. Pitiful.
Posted by billybob (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
1021 South 6th Street has been a haven for drug dealers, etc. in the past. I think the neighborhood should have a talk with the property owner and ask him not to rent to people of this calliber. If you do the crime, then do the time -- children or no children. Have compassion for the victims.
Posted by angelgirl (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
DO THE CRIME- DO THE TIME, I feel for the children but also the victims. I know them all, that have been accused..one day they will learn! all they have to do is get a job and work for what they want, like any other person.Sexton wasnt out of prison but for like a month and got back into trouble...
Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As has been said before...be sorry for the victims, not those who do the crime or their children.
The children deserve a change in their lives where they can be taught moral values and a work ethic (even if its just picking up their toys before bedtime).
Posted by myvoice (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
when someone comes knocking at my door i don't always answer the door.....so if the people showed up at my house they may have found a big surprise waiting for them inside... i'm not afraid to protect myself or my belongings....
but it is funny how they think about their children after the fact.................no mercy should be given to them..
IF YOU COME TO MY HOUSE TO BREAK IN YOUR NEXT APPEARANCE WON'T BE IN THE COURT ROOM..
Posted by Twiggy (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well said( myvoice). My husband and I don't always hear the door bell either and we live where most of the robberies were being done but guess what we certainly were prepared to defend our lives and our home. Most people in my area have faced up to the cold hard fact that we have to look after each other, which we did and will continue to do. Not much mercy and compassion from me. Send them away for a good long time.
Posted by john_mushenhouse (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
another dope fiend hiding behind children instead of being an adult and getting a job. It is time for her to grow up.
Posted by Mikey19566 (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm a firm believer. Better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6. Unfortunetly the judical system frowns on protecting yourself. They also want to take our guns away from us. When that happens only the criminals will have them, Lord help us then!
Posted by smitty (anonymous) on August 31, 2009 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Every one needs to know this
6.10.08 - Governor Signs Senate Bill 184
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed Senate Bill 184 – the “Castle Doctrine” legislation.
“This legislation offers needed clarifications to Ohio’s concealed carry law and strengthens legal protections for citizens who defend themselves and their families against intruders in their homes,” Strickland said.
State Senator Steve Buehrer sponsored SB 184, which presumes that a person has acted in self-defense when using force that may cause death or injury against an individual who has unlawfully entered the person’s home or occupied vehicle. Under current Ohio law, the burden lies on the resident who has used force to prove his or her reasoning for such action.
Senate Bill 184 also makes several changes to the concealed carry law in Ohio. Additionally, the bill adjusts the mandatory prison terms for firearms-related convictions.
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