NEW CUMBERLAND — A Stark County man’s criminal adjudication across the state line is not concluded and could not be for some time.

Van Keith Jones II of Canton appeared Tuesday morning before Hancock County Magistrate Steve Svokas, without any legal counsel, through Zoom from Stark County Jail.

Herman Lantz was representing the Hancock County prosecutor’s office, with Chester Patrolman Kyle Swan, the arresting officer, also present.

After some brief housekeeping issues to update the record, Svokas continued the hearing due to Jones’ lack of counsel. However, it is unknown how long the wait may be, as Jones is set to face trial on other charges in November.

Jones was before Svokas for his felony and two misdemeanor charges, stemming from his allegedly driving a stolen vehicle across sta

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