WARREN — A city couple accused of sex crimes against their four young children pleaded not guilty Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, where a judge ordered them held without bond due to the severity of the allegations.

Justin Mayfield, 37, and Shawna Mayfield, 28, entered not guilty pleas at their arraignment Thursday. Judge Sean O’Brien ordered both held without bond, citing the grave allegations and Justin Mayfield’s criminal history. Their next pretrial hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday before Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice.

Trumbull County Assistant Prosecutor Gabe Wildman described the case as one of the most egregious he has seen. Wildman cited a “mountain of evidence,” including statements from three of the couple’s children, ages 4 to 10, and text messages whe

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