FULTON COUNTY, Ohio — A recent grand jury session has led to multiple indictments in Fulton County, highlighting a string of alleged criminal activities involving theft, forgery, and other offenses. The indictments were confirmed by the Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on August 18, 2025.
Among those indicted is 42-year-old Benjamin R. Kessler from Wauseon, who faces one count of theft. Prosecutors allege that between May 3 and May 7, Kessler knowingly took control of property or services without the owner’s permission.
In Toledo, 41-year-old Jeffery J. Hair was charged with both forgery and passing bad checks. On July 23, 2025, he is accused of attempting to defraud by using a forged check amounting to $1,948. Alongside Hair, 23-year-old Passionae C. Starks also received several indictments for similar offenses, including forgery and passing bad checks totaling over $1,900. Starks was additionally charged with failing to appear for a preliminary hearing on July 30 after being released on her own recognizance.
Another Toledo resident, 56-year-old Patricia Z. Allen, faces multiple charges, including forgery and tampering with evidence, in connection with a forged check worth $2,642. Allen reportedly did not appear for a scheduled preliminary hearing on July 30, raising additional concerns about her case.
David Rodriguez, 46, also from Toledo, is implicated in several charges, including theft and forgery involving a forged check for $2,347.19. Meanwhile, Brock L. Figgins from Wauseon has been indicted for grand theft, reportedly stealing cash between February 1, 2023, and April 11, 2025.
Incidents of domestic violence have also led to indictments, including one against Caden J. Gallardo, 22, accused of strangulating a household member on July 25. Laymon L. Collins Jr., 58, was also charged with domestic violence and disrupting public services on August 5, alleging he caused harm to a family member and disrupted communication services.
Other notable indictments include 59-year-old Brent R. Reynolds from Fayette for unauthorized vehicle use, and 28-year-old Dylin D. Meyers of Hudson, Michigan, for aggravated drug possession, obstructing official business, and drug paraphernalia violations related to a July 31 incident.
Furthermore, Thomas W. Skiver, 36, was charged with tampering with evidence connected to ongoing investigations, while 32-year-old Hunter E. Wilder from Taft, Tennessee, was indicted for trespassing in a habitation where someone was present.
These indictments reflect ongoing law enforcement efforts to address crime in the region. An indictment is a formal accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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