Full Indictment of the Multi-County Theft Ring

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INDICTMENT

Crim. Rule 6, 7

THE STATE OF OHIO, COURT OF COMMON, PLEAS CLARK COUNTY

In the Court of Common Pleas, Clark County, Ohio, of the Term of September in the Year 2015.

The jurors of the Grand Jury of Clark County, State of Ohio, then and there duly impaneled, sworn and charged to inquire of and present all offenses whatever committed within the limits of said County, on their said oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and present:

Count One

ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CORRUPT ACTIVITY (F-1)

That from on or about April 23, 2007 to on or about December 2, 2015, at Clark County, Ohio, and as part of a continuing course of conduct in Darke County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Preble County, Miami County, Pickaway County, and Shelby County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT (DOB: 01/08/1987, SSN: xxx-xx-8885); MARKUS BARRETT (DOB: 10/28/1989, SSN: xxx-xx-0882); JERRY L. BUSH (DOB: 05/03/1983, SSN: xxx-xx-8822); RICKY L. LARGE (DOB: 07/21/1988, SSN: xxx-xx-1533); RICKY LEE TERRY (DOB: 06/08/66, SSN: xxx-xx-7240); KENNETH MELTON (DOB: 9/9/1972; SSN: XXX-XX-7140) and JESSE LEE RIEDER (DOB: 03/22/1991, SSN: xxx-xx-5279), did, employed by, or associated with, any enterprise, conduct or participate in, directly or indirectly, the affairs of the enterprise through a pattern of corrupt activity, in violation of Section 2923.32(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio, to wit:

Predicate Acts

The following counts of this indictment, which are incorporated herein as if fully restated: 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 35, 37, 40, 41, 44, 45, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 58, 61, 63, and 65;

The following counts of this indictment, which are incorporated herein as if fully restated: 5, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, 28, 32, 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 47, 53, 54, 55, 60, 69, 70, 72, and 73, where the total proceeds of those violations, or the value of the contraband or other property illegally possessed, sold, or purchased in the violations, or any combination of violations exceeds one thousand dollars;

JERRY BUSH was convicted of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, conspiracy, breaking and entering, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and receiving stolen property in Greene County Common Pleas Court Case 06-0754 on [date], and was incarcerated from April 24, 2007 to October 10, 2014.

Count Two

BURGLARY (F-2)

That between July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2014, as part of a course of conduct in Miami County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an occupied structure, or in a separately secured or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure, when a person, other than an accomplice of the offender, is present, with purpose to commit therein a criminal offense, in violation of Section 2911.12 (A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Three

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That BILLY JOE BARRETT, between July 25, 2014 and July 26, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, did trespass on the land or premises of another, with purpose to commit a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Four

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

That between July 25, 2014 and January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Miami County and Montgomery County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Five

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between July 28, 2015, and July 29, 2014 as part of a course of conduct, in Miami County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Six

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between July 28, 2014 and July 29, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Seven

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That BILLY JOE BARRETT, between July 28, 2014 and July 29, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, did trespass on the land or premises of another, with purpose to commit a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Eight

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F-5)

That between July 28, 2014 and June 11, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Miami County, and Montgomery County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Nine

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between August 18, 2014 and August 19, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Ten

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That BILLY JOE BARRETT, between August 18, 2014 and August 19, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, did trespass on the land or premises of another, with purpose to commit a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Eleven

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

That between August 18, 2014 and January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Miami County, and Montgomery County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twelve

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between August 19, 2014, and August 19, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, in Miami County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirteen

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between October 26, 2014 and October 27, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Shelby County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fourteen

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

That between October 26, 2014 and June 11, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Shelby County, and Montgomery County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifteen

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about October 28, 2014 as part of a course of conduct, in Darke and Miami County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixteen

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about October 28, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Seventeen

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That MARKUS BARRETT, on or about October 28, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, did trespass on the land or premises of another, with purpose to commit a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Eighteen

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about October 28, 2014 as part of a course of conduct, in Miami County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Nineteen

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about November 6, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Darke County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That MARKUS BARRETT, on or about November 6, 2014, as part of a course of conduct, at Darke County, Ohio, did trespass on the land or premises of another, with purpose to commit a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Twenty-One

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about November 6, 2014 as part of a course of conduct, in Darke County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Two

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F-4)

That between December 22, 2014, and June 11, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Shelby County, and Montgomery County, Ohio, BILLY JOE BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, said property being a motor vehicle as defined in section 4501.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Three

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between January 22, 2015, and January 23, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Four

ATTEMPTED BREAKING AND ENTERING (M-1)

That between January 22, 2015 and January 23, 2015 as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did purposely engage in conduct that if successful would have resulted in the offense of breaking and entering in that he attempted by force, stealth, or deception, to trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.02(A) and 2911.13(A), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Five

ATTEMPTED BREAKING AND ENTERING (M-1)

Count Twenty-Six

ATTEMPTED THEFT (M-2)

That between January 22, 2015 and January 23, 2015 as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, MARKUS BARRETT, did knowingly engage in conduct that if successful would have resulted in the offense of Theft in that attempted, with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, to knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent in violation of Sections 2913.02(A)(1) and 2923.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Seven

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE, AND JESSE RIEDER, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Eight

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between January 25, 2015, and January 26, 2015 as part of a course of conduct, in Preble County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE, AND JESSE RIEDER, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Twenty-Nine

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, BILLY BARRETT, and RICKY LARGE, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty

SAFECRACKING (F-4)

That on or about January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, BILLY BARRETT, and RICKY LARGE did, with purpose to commit an offense, knowingly enter, force an entrance into, or tamper with a vault, safe, or strongbox, in violation of Section 2911.31 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-One

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE, and JESSE RIEDER did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-Two

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about January 26, 2015 as part of a course of conduct, in Preble County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE, AND JESSE RIEDER, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-Three

VANDALISM (F-5)

That on or about January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Preble County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE, AND JESSE REIDER, did knowingly cause serious physical harm to property that is owned, leased or controlled by a governmental entity, in violation of Section 2909.05(B)(2) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Thirty-Four

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ORDER OR SIGNAL OF POLICE OFFICER (F-4)

That BILLY BARRETT, on or about January 26, 2015, as part of a course of conduct in Preble County, Ohio, did operate a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, so as willfully to elude or flee a police officer after receiving a visible or audible signal from a police officer to bring the person’s motor vehicle to a stop, and the offender was fleeing immediately after committing a felony, in violation of Section 2921.331(B) and 2921.331(C)(4) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Count Thirty-Five

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about January 29, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Clark County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, and RICKY TERRY did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-Six

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or February 5, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Clark County and Miami County, Ohio,RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-Seven

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about February 5, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Clark County and Miami County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, and RICKY TERRY did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-Eight

SAFECRACKING (F-4)

That on or about February 5, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, RICKY LARGE, and RICKY TERRY did, with purpose to commit an offense, knowingly enter, force an entrance into, or tamper with a vault, safe, or strongbox, in violation of Section 2911.31 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Thirty-Nine

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

Count Forty

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

Count Forty-One

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about February 5, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Clark County, Ohio and Miami County, Ohio, RICKY TERRY AND RICKY LARGE did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Forty-Two

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between March 20, 2015 and March 21, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Clark County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT AND RICKY LARGE did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Forty-Three

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between March 20, 2015 and March 21, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Clark County and Montgomery County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT AND RICKY LARGE did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

County Forty-Four

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between May 11, 2015 and May 12, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Delaware and Franklin County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, RICKY TERRY, AND BILLY BARRET did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Forty-Five

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about May 12, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Delaware County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Forty-Six

SAFE CRACKING (F-4)

That on or about May 12, 2015 as part of a course of conduct at Delaware County, Ohio, BILLY BARRETT, RICKY LARGE AND RICKY TERRY did, with purpose to commit an offense, knowingly enter, force an entrance into, or tamper with a vault, safe, or strongbox, in violation of Section 2911.31 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Forty-Seven

ATTEMPTED GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-5)

That on or about May 18, 2015 as part of a course of conduct, at Miami County, Ohio, RICKY TERRY AND RICKY LARGE , did knowingly engage in conduct that if successful would have resulted in the offense of Theft, in that they attempted, with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, to knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property was a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code in violation of Sections 2913.02(A)(1) and 2923.02(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Forty-Eight

ATTEMPTED GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-5)

Count Forty-Nine

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about May 18, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Delaware and Franklin County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about May 18, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Clark County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-One

SAFE CRACKING (F-4)

That on or about May 18, 2015 as part of a course of conduct at Clark County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE AND RICKY TERRY did, with purpose to commit an offense, knowingly enter, force an entrance into, or tamper with a vault, safe, or strongbox, in violation of Section 2911.31 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Two

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDER OR SIGNAL OF POLICE OFFICER (F-3)

That on or about May 18, 2015, as part of a course of conduct in Miami and Montgomery County, RICKY LARGE did operate a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, so as willfully to elude or flee a police officer after receiving a visible or audible signal from a police officer to bring the person’s motor vehicle to a stop, and the operation of the motor vehicle by the offender was a proximate cause of serious physical harm to persons or property, or caused a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons or property, in violation of Section 2921.331(B) and 2921.331(C)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Three

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That on or about July 11, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Pickaway County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Four

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about July 11, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Pickaway County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Five

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That on or about July 11, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Pickaway County and Franklin County, Ohio, RICKY LARGE, AND RICKY TERRY, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Six

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between November 7, 2015 and November 8, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Seven

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between November 7, 2015 and November 8, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Eight

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

That between November 7, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Preble and Montgomery County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Fifty-Nine

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

Count Sixty

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

Count Sixty-One

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-5)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT, did with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixty-Two

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, at Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT, did by force, stealth, or deception, trespass in an unoccupied structure, with purpose to commit therein, a theft offense as defined in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code, or a felony, in violation of Section 2911.13 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixty-Three

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Preble and Montgomery County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixty-Four

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

Count Sixty-Five

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M-1)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Preble and Montgomery County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixty-Six

BREAKING AND ENTERING (F-5)

Count Sixty-Seven

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F-5)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Preble and Montgomery County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixty-Eight

THEFT (M-1)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT, with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, did knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Sixty-Nine

THEFT (F-5)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as part of a course of conduct at Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH AND MARKUS BARRETT, with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, did knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, where the value of the property or services was $1000 or more but less than $7,500, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Seventy

THEFT OF DRUGS (F-4)

That between November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015, as a part of a course of conduct at Preble County, Ohio, JERRY BUSH and MARKUS BARRETT, with purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, did knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and the property stolen was a dangerous drug, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Seventy-One

GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (F-4)

That between November 30, 2015 and December 1, 2015, as part of a course of conduct, in Clark County, Ohio, RICKY TERRY, did with purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and said property being a motor vehicle, as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Count Seventy-Two

THEFT (F-5)

That between November 30, 2015 and December 1, 2015, as part of a course of conduct in Clark County, Ohio, RICKY TERRY, with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, did knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, where the value of the property or services was $1000 or more but less than $7,500, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio

Count Seventy-Three

THEFT (F-4)

That on or about November 6, 2015 as part of a course of conduct at Clark County, Ohio, RICKY TERRY, with the purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, did knowingly obtain or exert control over said property, where the value of the property or services was equal to or greater than $7,500 and less than $150,000, without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, in violation of Section 2913.02(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F-4)

That between November 6, 2015 and December 2, 2015 as part of a course of conduct in Clark and Preble County, Ohio, KENNETH MELTON did receive, retain, or dispose of property of another, and the value of property involved is equal to or greater than $7,500, but less than $150,000, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property has been obtained through the commission of a theft offense, in violation of Section 2913.51(A) of the Ohio Revised Code, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

FORFEITURE SPECIFICATION TO COUNTS ONE THROUGH SEVENTY-THREE

The grand jurors further find and specify that the following substances, devices, instruments, or articles are contraband involved in an offense, proceeds derived from or acquired through the commission of an offense, and/or an instrumentality that was used in or intended to be used in the commission of a felony or an attempt to commit, complicity in committing, or a conspiracy to commit a felony, and are therefore subject to forfeiture pursuant to Chapter 2981 of the Ohio Revised Code:

The following vehicles, all registered to Rachille Terry:

Item A: 2011 Yellow Chevrolet Camaro, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Item B: 2003 Black Chevrolet Suburban, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Item C: 2004 Red Dodge Durango, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Item D: 1984 Dark Blue Chevrolet Monte Carlo, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Item E: Harley Davidson Motorcycle, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Item F: 1995 Red Chevy, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Item G: Boat, Hull number OH 1727BP, working on obtaining boat information from ODNR

The following vehicle, registered to Ricky Terry:

Item H: 2006 White Chevrolet Silverado, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

The following vehicle, registered to Billy Barrett:

Item I: 1999 White Chevrolet Van, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

The following vehicle, registered to Jesse Rieder:

Item J: 1997 Buick Park Avenue, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

The following vehicle, registered to Sarrah Cockrell:

Item K: 1999 Maroon Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

The following vehicle, registered to Angela Rieder:

Item L: 1995 GMC Yukon, VIN (Redacted), plate (Redacted)

Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

Of Clark County, Ohio

____________________________

By: D. Andrew Wilson

Prosecuting Attorney

____________________________

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

No. ________________

September Term, 2015

COMMON PLEAS COURT

Clark County, Ohio

THE STATE OF OHIO

vs.

BILLY JOE BARRETT (DOB: 01/08/1987, SSN: xxx-xx-8885); MARKUS BARRETT (DOB: 10/28/1989, SSN: xxx-xx-0882); JERRY L. BUSH (DOB: 05/03/1983, SSN: xxx-xx-8822); RICKY L. LARGE (DOB: 07/21/1988, SSN: xxx-xx-1533); RICKY LEE TERRY (DOB: 06/08/66, SSN: xxx-xx-7240); KENNETH MELTON (DOB: 9/9/1972; SSN: XXX-XX-7140); JESSE LEE RIEDER (DOB: 03/22/1991, SSN: xxx-xx-5279)

Indicted for Engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity 2923.32(A)(1); Burglary 2911.12(A)(1); Breaking and entering 2911.12(A)(1); Breaking and entering 2911.12(B); Receiving stolen property 2913.51(A); Grand theft of a motor vehicle 2913.02(A)(1); Attempting breaking and entering 2923.02(A) and 2911.13(A); Attempted theft 2913.02(A)(1) and 2923.02(A); Safecracking 2911.31(A); Vandalism 2909.05(B)(2); Failure to comply with order or signal of police officer 2921.331(B) and 2921.331(C)(4); Attempted grand theft of a motor vehicle 2913.02(A)(1) and 2923.02(A); Failure to comply with order or signal of police officer 2921.331(B) and 2923.331(C)(5); Theft 2913.02(A)(1); Theft of drugs 2913.02(A)(1).

__________________________________________Prosecuting Attorney

A TRUE BILL

Foreman, Grand Jury

This Bill of Indictment found upon testimony sworn and sent before the Grand Jury at the request of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Foreman of the Grand Jury

Filed ___________________________, ________

Clerk

By _______________________________________

Deputy

On this __________________day of

_________________________, __________

The within named _________________________

_________________________________________

Defendant arraigned, and pleads _______________

Guilty to this indictment.

__________________________________________

Clerk

By _______________________________________

Deputy

The State of Ohio, CLARK County.

I, the undersigned, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the original indictment, with the endorsements thereon, now on file in my office.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court, at

______________________, Ohio, this ________

day of ________________________, ________

________________________________________

Clerk

By _____________________________________

Deputy

Full Indictment of the Multi-County Theft Ring

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