JURY FINDS ORMA MAN GUILTY - Sentencing February 17

(02/04/2004)

A six-person jury found Orma resident Melvin R. Starcher guilty of driving after his license was revoked DUI and no proof of insurance. The trial was held in the magistrate Rick Postalwait's court yesterday in Grantsville. A considerable time was taken seating the jury. Starcher had been charged after he was stopped by Conservation Officer John Apgar in November, 2002. Apgar, being questioned by Calhoun Prosecutor Matt Minney, testified the Milo Road traffic stop was made after he noticed Starcher's vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and driving reckless. Apgar said Starcher admitted to not having a license, "but he wasn't sure about his insurance." The officer took Starcher to his residence to produce paperwork. Defense attorney John Oshoway attempted to prove that officer Apgar stopped Starcher without probable cause, saying "A police officer has to have reasonable suspicion" a violation has happened, indicating Apgar did not. Prosecutor Minney and Officer Apgar produced evidence Starcher's license was suspended in the State of Ohio. Sentencing will take place on February 17.

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