Court hears burglary, probation violation charges
Merideth
GREENVILLE Four people appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court between Tuesday and Wednesday. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided.
John M. Merideth, 41, of Greenville, appeared in court to be arraigned on one count of aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, and one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony. If convicted, he faces a maximum prison sentence of 19 to 24 and a half years, and a maximum fine of $35,000. Merideth retained his previous lawyer and pleaded not guilty to the charges. His bond was set at $25,000 cash, surety, or property, and his next appearance is scheduled for Jan. 13.