Merillan Man Sentenced for Throwing Rocks at Merillan Home
Thursday, December 24th, 2015 -- 9:15 AM
-A Merillan man was sentenced in Jackson County court Tuesday for throwing rocks through the windows of a residence on South Hammond Street in the Village of Merillan back in December of 2014.The tenant of the residence was away when the damage happened. The Merillan Police Department tracked footprints around the home to a location on Center Street where a vehicle had been parked. A witness identified the vehicle and its owner leading to an arrest. The Clark County and Jackson County Sheriff's Departments assisted the Merillan Police Department in arresting Steven Scholze. Further evidence connected Scholze to the crime.
Scholze had a multitude of charges filed against him for the incident including bail jumping, trespassing, criminal damage to property and more. He entered a no contest plea, and was found guilty of, several of the charges. Many more were dismissed and read in. In the end, he was sentenced to 3 years' probation.
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