GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – A Geauga County Grand Jury indicted four men in connection with assaulting an Amish family at their Middlefield Township home and place of business in October.
Ricky Lee Martin, 43, of Canton, was indicted on:
- One count of complicity to commit aggravated burglary
- One count of complicity to commit aggravated robbery
- Three counts of complicity to commit kidnapping
- One count of having weapons under disability
The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office believed that Martin would scout Amish-owned businesses, residences and properties while working as an Amish taxi driver to assess the value as targets for burglaries and thefts.
According to a release, Martin was using a 2011 Chevy Suburban, silver in color, with Ohio Registration JTD4357.
If you have used Martin as a driver and have fallen victim to a theft, burglary or other similar offense, you are encouraged to contact the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office at 440-286-1234 to speak with detectives…