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On March 19, 2024, Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge Marianne T. Hemmeter sentenced Alex Hawks, a 35-year-old Canal Winchester man, to 11 months in prison for Telecommunications Harassment, a felony of the fifth degree.
In February, Judge Hemmeter found Hawks guilty of Telecommunications Harassment in a trial to the Court. Hawks had a previous conviction for Telecommunications Harassment (a misdemeanor of the first degree), which elevated his conduct in this case to a felony of the fifth degree.
“Disobey the law and orders from a Court, and your conduct will land you facing serious charges as it did with Mr. Hawks. Today, Mr. Hawks’ repeated violations of contacting an individual outside the scope of a lawful court order caught up with him.” Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel said.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Kenneth Sapp and Laura Kent.