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Case Number
Judge - Court Room
Unit
Agency
Defendants
583412-14-CR
Sheehan, Brendan J.22-C
Primary Charges
ICAC
Bedford Police Department
Sander, Kenneth L.
Media Synopsis:
Sander, 56, of Canton, met the 16-year-old victim through a social networking site. Sander and the
victim agreed to meet face to face at a hotel in Bedford. It was there that Sander raped the victim. It
was later revealed that Sander is HIV positive and was fully aware of his status at the time of the
incident.
On February 23, 2015, Sander entered a plea of guilty to one count of Felonious Assault. Sentencing is
scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.
587143-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Sentencing 3/25/2015
Mason, Lance T.16-C
General Felony
Cleveland Division of Police
Vasquez, Josue | Adorno, Angel
Media Synopsis:
On May 31, 2014, Vasquez and Adorno, both 19 of Cleveland, pistol whipped and robbed the victim
of $500, a cell phone and wallet. The victim was able to remove the hat off of one of the assailants
and recognized him. He was then told that if he called the police he would be killed.
On February 25, 2015, Vasquez entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Burglary, Robbery and
Aggravated Assault. Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.
Angel remains capias.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 3/17/2015 11:34:45 AM
Sentencing 3/25/2015
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588410-14-CR
Villanueva, Jose A. 20-A
General Felony
Cleveland Division of Police
McKay, Eric
Media Synopsis:
On May 2, 2014, McKay, 49, of Cleveland, entered the Chase Bank at 10414 St. Clair Avenue and
passed a note to the teller, which stated "No dye, no one gets hurt. $10,000.00".
The teller gave him the money and then pushed the alarm as McKay exited the bank. Security photos
were obtained and disseminated. A parole officer recognized McKay and alerted the FBI. The teller was
then able to identify him in a photo array. McKay was questioned and admitted that he robbed the
bank because he needed the money. The $10,000.00 is still missing.
On February 25, 2015, McKay entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Robbery and Grand Theft.
Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.
591617-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Sentencing 3/25/2015
Fuerst, Nancy A. 15-B
Major Trial
Middleburg Heights Police Department
Byrnes, Nicholas I.
Media Synopsis:
Charges:
On November 22, 2014, Byrnes, 36, of Middleburg Heights, drove his vehicle under the influence of
alcohol and hit a boulder and crashed into a tree. The passenger in his vehicle never regained
consciousness, was placed on life support and succumbed to her injuries on December 4, 2014.
2903.06(A)(1)(a): Aggravated Vehicular
Homicide
(x1)
F2
2903.06(A)(2)(a): Aggravated Vehicular
Homicide
(x1)
F3
4511.19(A)(1)(a): Driving While Under
the Influence
(x1)
M1
4511.19(A)(1)(h): Driving While Under
the Influence
(x1)
M1
Trial is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 3/17/2015 11:34:45 AM
Trial 3/25/2015
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