CIRCLEVILLE, OH — The Honorable Judge Matthew H. Chafin presided over a busy session at the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, handling a range of cases with diverse charges and dispositions.

Here’s a summary of the proceedings:

Scott D. Spires, 51, of Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to identity fraud against a person in a protected class (F-4) and was sentenced to 11–13.5 years , with orders to stay away from the victim.

Robert D. Wamsley, 55, also from Pickaway County Jail, Circleville, pleaded guilty to two counts, including receiving stolen property (F-4) and aggravated possession of drugs (F-3), with two additional counts dismissed. He was ordered to PSI and to post bond .

Brian L. Johnson, 49, of Pickaway County Jail, Cir

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