MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) — Lamar Russell and Ezekiel Dennis, both 17-years-old, are being tried as adults in Montgomery County. On Thursday, May 1, each pleaded ‘not guilty’ to 6 felonies, including one count of murder.
Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck sat down with Dayton 24/7 Now Reporter Jenilee Borek and explained how they decide to try a juvenile as an adult.
He said one thing the prosecutor’s office looks at is their history in juvenile court. Prosecutor Heck said it means something if they have not taken advantage of the programs offered…