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COMMON PLEAS COURT
BERINE QUILTER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO
CLERK OF COURTS
STATE OF OHIO CASE NO.
Plaintiff
NOTICE OF FILING INDICTMENT
v.
Darnell Jones
Defendant. {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Involved Agency: Louis E Kountouris , #23692

Toledo Police Department, 009380-25 Lucas County Prosecutor's Criminal
Toledo Police Department, 009380-25 Division
Original
ISSUE WARRANT

Indictment for the above captioned case has been filed with the Lucas County Clerk of
Courts. Notice of filing herein contains an abbreviated summary of the indictment for
the purpose of clerical intake with the Lucas County Clerk of Courts and neither replaces
nor supplements the charges listed in the attached indictment.

Count 1: Aggravated Murder, O.R.C. §2903.01(A), 2929.02(A), UF

Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 2: Aggravated Murder, O.R.C. §2903.01(B), 2929.02(A), UF
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 3: Aggravated Murder, O.R.C. §2903.01(B), 2929.02(A), UF
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
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Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
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Count 4: Aggravated Murder, O.R.C. §2903.01(B), 2929.02(A), UF
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 5: Rape, O.R.C. §2907.02(A)(2), 2907.02(B), F1
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 6: Rape, O.R.C. §2907.02(A)(2), 2907.02(B), F1
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 7: Kidnapping, O.R.C. §2905.01(A)(4), 2905.01(C)(1), F1
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 8: Kidnapping, O.R.C. §2905.01(A)(2), 2905.01(C)(1), F1
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 9: Kidnapping, O.R.C. §2905.01(A)(3), 2905.01(C)(1), F1
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
Count 10: Aggravated Burglary, O.R.C. §2911.11(A)(1), 2911.11(B), F1
Count 11: Endangering Children, O.R.C. §2919.22(B)(1), 2919.22(E)(2)(d), F2
Count 12: Endangering Children, O.R.C. §2919.22(B)(2), 2919.22(E)(3), F2
Count 13: Gross Abuse of a Corpse, O.R.C. §2927.01(B), 2927.01(C), F5
Count 14: Tampering With Evidence, O.R.C. §2921.12(A)(1), 2921.12(B), F3
Count 15: Tampering With Evidence, O.R.C. §2921.12(A)(1), 2921.12(B), F3

{{CaseDefendant-108950}}

JULIA R BATES, LUCAS COUNTY PROSECUTOR

LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO

<PROSECUTORSIGNATURE>
By: Louis E Kountouris , 23692
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The State of Ohio, Lucas County.
CLERK OF COURTS
I, the undersigned, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the original
indictment, with the endorsements thereon, now on file in my office.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court, at Lucas County, Ohio on this day
of , .

{{CaseDefendant-108950}}

J. Bernie Quilter, Clerk

By: Deputy Clerk
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{{CaseDefendant-108950}}
The State of Ohio,
County of Lucas } SS.

Grand Jury Term INDICTMENT Case Number

JANUARY TERM

THE JURORS OF THE GRAND JURY of the State of Ohio, within and for the body of
Lucas County, on their oaths, in the name and by the authority of the State of Ohio, do find and
present:
Defendant Darnell Jones
Count One Aggravated Murder - UF with Specifications
§2903.01(A), 2929.02(A) 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)
(7), 2929.04(A)(3), 2941.147(A), 2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did purposely, and with prior calculation and design, cause the death of Kei'Mani
Latigue in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2903.01(A), 2929.02(A), Aggravated Murder,
an unclassified felony.
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Rape, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Kidnapping, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Aggravated Burglary, and
either the offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or,
if not the principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and
design
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Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3) BERINE QUILTER
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}} CLERK OF COURTS

the offense was committed for the purpose of escaping detection, apprehension, trial, or
punishment for another offense committed by him, to wit: Rape, Kidnapping, and/or
Aggravated Burglary
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Two Aggravated Murder - UF with Specifications
§2903.01(B), 2929.02(A) 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)
(7), 2929.04(A)(3), 2941.147(A), 2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did purposely cause the death of, Kei'Mani Latigue while committing, or
attempting to commit, or while fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit
the offense of Rape in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2903.01(B), 2929.02(A),
Aggravated Murder, an unclassified felony.
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Rape, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Kidnapping, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Aggravated Burglary, and
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design
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense was committed for the purpose of escaping detection, apprehension, trial, or
punishment for another offense committed by him, to wit: Rape, Kidnapping, and/or
Aggravated Burglary
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Three Aggravated Murder - UF with Specifications
§2903.01(B), 2929.02(A) 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)
(7), 2929.04(A)(3), 2941.147(A), 2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did purposely cause the death of, Kei'Mani Latigue while committing, or
attempting to commit, or while fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit
the offense of Kidnapping in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2903.01(B), 2929.02(A),
Aggravated Murder, an unclassified felony.
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Rape, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Kidnapping, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
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The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}} BERINE QUILTER
CLERK OF COURTS
the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Aggravated Burglary, and
either the offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or,
if not the principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and
design
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense was committed for the purpose of escaping detection, apprehension, trial, or
punishment for another offense committed by him, to wit: Rape, Kidnapping, Aggravated
Burglary
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Four Aggravated Murder - UF with Specifications
§2903.01(B), 2929.02(A) 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)(7), 2929.04(A)
(7), 2929.04(A)(3), 2941.147(A), 2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did purposely cause the death of, Kei'Mani Latigue while committing, or
attempting to commit, or while fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit
the offense of Aggravated Burglary in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2903.01(B), 2929.02
(A), Aggravated Murder, an unclassified felony.
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Rape, and either the
offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or, if not the
principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design
Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Kidnapping, and either the
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Felony Murder Specification - §2929.04(A)(7)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense at bar was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit,
or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit Aggravated Burglary, and
either the offender was the principal offender in the commission of the aggravated murder or,
if not the principal offender, committed the aggravated murder with prior calculation and
design
Murder to Escape Specification - §2929.04(A)(3)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

the offense was committed for the purpose of escaping detection, apprehension, trial, or
punishment for another offense committed by him, to wit: Rape, Kidnapping, and/or
Aggravated Burglary
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Five Rape - F1 with Specification
§2907.02(A)(2), 2907.02(B) , Specification 2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did engage in sexual conduct with Kei'Mani Latigue when Darnell Jones purposely
compelled her to submit by force or threat of force in violation of Ohio Revised Code
§2907.02(A)(2), 2907.02(B), Rape, a felony of the first degree.
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
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Defendant Darnell Jones
CLERK OF COURTS
Count Six Rape - F1 with Specification
§2907.02(A)(2), 2907.02(B) , Specification 2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did engage in sexual conduct with Kei'Mani Latigue when Darnell Jones purposely
compelled her to submit by force or threat of force in violation of Ohio Revised Code
§2907.02(A)(2), 2907.02(B), Rape, a felony of the first degree.
Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Seven Kidnapping - F1 with Specifications
§2905.01(A)(4), 2905.01(C)(1) , Specifications 2941.147(A),
2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, by force, threat, or deception, remove Kei'Mani Latigue from the place where
she was found or restrain the liberty of her for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity, as
defined in Section 2907.01 of the Revised Code, with Kei'Mani Latigue against her will in
violation of Ohio Revised Code §2905.01(A)(4), 2905.01(C)(1), Kidnapping, a felony of the
first degree.
FURTHERMORE, the victim of the offense is under eighteen years of age.
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
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Defendant Darnell Jones
CLERK OF COURTS
Count Eight Kidnapping - F1 with Specifications
§2905.01(A)(2), 2905.01(C)(1) , Specifications 2941.147(A),
2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, by force, threat, or deception, remove Kei'Mani Latigue from the place where
she was found or restrain the liberty of her for the purpose of facilitating the commission of a
felony, to wit: Rape, R.C.2907.02(A)(2) or flight thereafter in violation of Ohio Revised Code
§2905.01(A)(2), 2905.01(C)(1), Kidnapping, a felony of the first degree.
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
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Count Nine Kidnapping - F1 with Specifications
§2905.01(A)(3), 2905.01(C)(1) , Specifications 2941.147(A),
2941.148(A)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, by force, threat, or deception, remove Kei'Mani Latigue from the place where
she was found or restrain the liberty of her for the purpose of terrorizing or inflicting serious
physical harm upon Kei'Mani Latigue or another in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2905.01
(A)(3), 2905.01(C)(1), Kidnapping, a felony of the first degree.
Sexual Motivation Specification - §2941.147(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones committed the offense with a sexual motivation

Sexually Violent Predator Specification - §2941.148(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones is a sexually violent predator

The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Ten Aggravated Burglary - F1
§2911.11(A)(1), 2911.11(B)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, by force, stealth, or deception, trespass, as defined in section 2911.21(A)(1) of
the Revised Code, in an occupied structure or in a separately secured or separately occupied
portion of an occupied structure, when Kei'Mani Latigue, a person other than the accomplice,
was present, with purpose to commit in the structure or in the separately secured or separately
occupied portion of the structure any criminal offense, to wit: Rape, R.C.2907.02(A)(2),
and the offender inflicted, or attempted or threatened to inflict physical harm on Kei'Mani
Latigue in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2911.11(A)(1), 2911.11(B), Aggravated
Burglary, a felony of the first degree.
The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
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Defendant Darnell Jones
CLERK OF COURTS
Count Eleven Endangering Children - F2
§2919.22(B)(1), 2919.22(E)(2)(d)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did abuse Kei'Mani Latigue, a child under eighteen years of age, (DOB: March 28,
2011 in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2919.22(B)(1), 2919.22(E)(2)(d), Endangering
Children, a felony of the second degree.
FURTHERMORE, the violation resulted in serious physical harm to Kei'Mani Latigue.
The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Twelve Endangering Children - F2
§2919.22(B)(2), 2919.22(E)(3)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did torture or cruelly abuse Kei'Mani Latigue, a child under eighteen years of age,
(DOB: March 28, 2011 in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2919.22(B)(2), 2919.22(E)(3),
Endangering Children, a felony of the second degree.
FURTHERMORE, the violation resulted in serious physical harm to Kei'Mani Latigue.
The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Thirteen Gross Abuse of a Corpse - F5
§2927.01(B), 2927.01(C)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, except as authorized by law, treat a human corpse in a way that would outrage
reasonable community sensibilities in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2927.01(B), 2927.01
(C), Gross Abuse of a Corpse, a felony of the fifth degree.
The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.
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Defendant Darnell Jones
CLERK OF COURTS
Count Fourteen Tampering With Evidence - F3
§2921.12(A)(1), 2921.12(B)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, knowing that an official proceeding or investigation was in progress, or was
about to be or likely to be instituted, alter, destroy, conceal, or remove any record, document,
or thing, with purpose to impair its value or availability as evidence in such proceeding or
investigation in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2921.12(A)(1), 2921.12(B), Tampering
With Evidence, a felony of the third degree.
The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Defendant Darnell Jones

Count Fifteen Tampering With Evidence - F3
§2921.12(A)(1), 2921.12(B)
Date of Offense On or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025

The grand jurors further find and present that: {{CaseDefendant-108950}}

Darnell Jones on or about March 17, 2025 through March 18, 2025, at the county of Lucas
aforesaid, did, knowing that an official proceeding or investigation was in progress, or was
about to be or likely to be instituted, alter, destroy, conceal, or remove any record, document,
or thing, with purpose to impair its value or availability as evidence in such proceeding or
investigation in violation of Ohio Revised Code §2921.12(A)(1), 2921.12(B), Tampering
With Evidence, a felony of the third degree.
The offense is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against
the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Each offense listed above is contrary to the form of the statute of the Ohio Revised Code in such
case made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio
{{CaseDefendant-108950}}

A TRUE BILL JULIA R BATES

LUCAS COUNTY
LUCAS COUNTY PROSECUTOR

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Foreperson of the Grand Jury Prosecutor or by her Assistant
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LUCAS COUNTY
23rd of April, 2025 11:43:24 AM
COMMON PLEAS COURT
{{CaseDefendant-108950}} BERINE QUILTER
CLERK OF COURTS
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

'2929.14(A)(3)(a) For a felony of the third degree that is a violation of section 2903.06, 2903.08,
2907.03, 2907.04 or 2907.05 of the Revised Code or that is a violation of section 2911.02 or
2911.12 of the Revised Code if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty
in two or more separate proceedings to two or more violations of section 2911.01, 2911.02,
2911.11 or 2911.12 of the Revised Code, the prison term shall be twelve, eighteen, twenty-four,
thirty, thirty-six, forty-two, forty-eight, fifty-four or sixty months.

'2929.14(A)(3)(b) For a felony of the third degree that is not an offense for which division (A)
(3)(a) of this section applies, the prison term shall be nine, twelve, eighteen, twenty-four, thirty,
or thirty-six months.