Avon Lake man accused of kickbacks in church finances
Prosecutor says Joseph H. Smith 51 took kickbacks as part of secret church money dealings tied to Rev. John Wright and a broader scheme. Co-defendant Anton Zgoznik was convicted in October and faces up to 20 years at sentencing June 18. Both claim Pilla trusted Smith and deflect blame to higher church authority.
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Guard found guilty of cash smuggling
A former Lorain Correctional Institution guard Andy Vanderpool, 53, was found guilty of bribery and illegal conspiracy for allegedly trying to smuggle $350 into the facility in 2006. He faces up to one year in prison at sentencing later this year.
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Lorain Correctional Institution
Andy Vanderpool
Ohio Senate approves strict payday loan cap
The Ohio Senate passed a bill to impose one of the nation’s strictest payday lending laws. It would limit borrowers to four short-term loans a year and cap annual interest at 28 percent, with per loan limits of 500 dollars or 25 percent of base monthly pay, whichever is less. The measure faces House approval of changes.
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County prosecutor won't appeal commutation
Elyria The Lorain County prosecutor Dennis Will said he will not appeal Judge Christopher Rothgery’s commutation of Raymond Smith’s death sentence to life in prison. Will cited that Smith was ruled mentally retarded with an IQ of 69 and that Rothgery abused no discretion, despite disagreement with the judge. Smith, 68, has been moved from death row to Trumbull Correctional Institution.
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Door Forces Entry At Lorain Party Home
Police investigated a late Friday incident on Long Ave in Lorain after gunshots preceded two unknown men kicking down a home’s door during a children’s party. The homeowner said Bookey had left earlier. the men fled in a white four door car with no injuries reported.
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