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The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office seeks to protect the rights and well-being of the citizens Please remember to be civil to others posting on this site.

This page is intended to inform the public on trials, pleas, verdicts, and sentencings involving defendants charged with felonies in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, as well as safety information and office news/events. Per our office policy on social media, posts and comments deemed vulgar, offensive, or factually incorrect may potentially be hidden. Thank you for liking our page and staying safe!

10/30/2026

The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office recently visited the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University for its Judicial, Government, and Public Interest Law Reception.

During the event, members of our office met with law students from Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law to discuss career opportunities, our office's work, and the important role prosecutors play in serving their communities.

Thank you to Duquesne University for welcoming our office and to all the students who took the time to stop by and speak with us.

10/30/2026

Damaris Timothy Grant, 46, was sentenced to life in prison following his conviction on 20 s*x crime charges, including eight counts of R**e. Grant was sentenced to 2 consecutive life sentences for two counts of r**e and will spend at least 25 years in prison for six counts of R**e, four counts of S*xual Battery, three counts of Pandering S*xually-Oriented Matter Involving a Minor or Impaired Person and five counts of Endangering Children. Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Anthony Donofrio sentenced Grant. Assistant Prosecutors Joseph Suszczynski and Brad Gessner successfully prosecuted this case.

The jury found Grant guilty after a four-day trial in September. Grant was found guilty of eight counts of R**e, four counts of S*xual Battery, three counts of Pandering S*xually-Oriented Matter Involving a Minor or Impaired Person, and five counts of Endangering Children.

In 2023, a minor came forward to a nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s Hospital accusing Grant of s*xual assault. That nurse practitioner contacted the Children Services Board and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, informing them of the s*xual assault allegations. The minor stated that they had lived with Grant for quite some time and that he had been s*xually assaulting them since they were 12-years-old. During an investigation, police uncovered several n**e photos of the minor on an app connected to Grant’s phone. Following the investigation Grant was arrested and charged for his crimes. The indictment following the arrest listed 20 counts, all of which were s*x crimes.

10/30/2026

The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office recently welcomed students from Sokolov Honors College at Youngstown State for a tour of the Mahoning County Courthouse.

During their visit, students had the opportunity to learn about the courthouse’s rich history, some of the prosecutorial duties our office handles, and to get a closer look at our newly renovated law library.

We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with YSU and the chance to connect with students eager to learn more about the legal system and public service.

Thank you to the students and faculty for spending part of your day with us!

10/29/2026

That’s a wrap!

The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office thanks everyone who helped make another session of People’s Law School a success.

A special thank you to our guest speakers, who took time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights into our legal system. We would also like to shout out the Austintown Senior Center, which opened its doors and allowed us to use their space for the past seven weeks.

Thank you to everyone who attended this session. We hope you walked away with a better understanding of how our justice system works and the people who serve our community.

Stay tuned for more information about our next People’s Law School session in 2027!

10/23/2026

If you missed our recent Facebook Live, we’re sharing a few reminders to help you plan your trip to the polls.

We talked about voting in Mahoning County and our office’s role in working with the Board of Elections. The graphic below puts the early voting hours and Election Day information in one place for easy reference.

If you are voting early, head to the Mahoning County Board of Elections at 345 Oak Hill Ave., Entrance A, in Youngstown. Hours vary by date, so check the graphic before heading out.

If you are heading out to vote on Election Day, polls will be open Tuesday, November 3, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at your assigned polling location.

Save this graphic and share it with a friend or family member who could use the reminder.

10/22/2026

An important message from the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office regarding the October 12th incident at the Covelli Centre.

10/22/2026

Here is the weekly Grand Jury Report.

This week, a Mahoning County Grand Jury indicted Franklin Heisler, 38, and Chu Yue Zheng, 33, on three counts of Endangering Children, a felony of the second degree, and one count of Domestic Violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Heisler and Yue Zheng were arrested and charged following an investigation into a minor being locked in a cage.

You can see all the recent indictments on our website.

Additional charges from this week’s indictments include:

1 Count of Burglary, a felony of the second degree
1 count of Safecracking, a felony of the fourth degree
1 Count of Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree
2 Counts of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree

10/22/2026

Our office recently joined the Love Thy Neighbor Block Watch on Youngstown’s North Side, then visited the Austintown Senior Center for a Lunch and Learn to talk with residents about fraud and scams.

Assistant Prosecutor Robert Andrews led most of the discussion at both stops, with Prosecutor Lynn Maro joining him in Austintown.

Thank you to both groups for welcoming us! We appreciate the chance to spend time with Mahoning County residents and share information that can help protect them and their loved ones from scams.

10/22/2026

Jeremiah Rodriguez, 32, was sentenced Wednesday morning to seven to 10½ years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of pandering s*xually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person and one count of gross s*xual imposition. The sentence will run concurrently with the life sentence Rodriguez is serving for child r**e convictions in Trumbull County.

In the Mahoning County case, Rodriguez was designated a Tier II s*x offender, requiring him to register his address every six months for 25 years following his release from prison.

Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro credited Assistant Prosecutors Kyle Hilles and Caitlyn Andrews, and the Youngstown Police Department, with securing the convictions.

10/19/2026

A woman from Campbell will spend the next 15-to-22 and a half years in prison following her guilty plea and sentencing Monday morning in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. Mildred Woods avoided a jury trial scheduled to begin today by admitting her guilt to counts of R**e and Trafficking in Humans for Commercial S*x, both felonies of the first degree. The case was handled by Assistant Prosecutors Kyle Hilles and Caitlyn Andrews with the Violence Against Women Unit. The crimes occurred when the victim was just twelve years old. A co-defendant in the case was sentenced previously. In court, Judge Anthony D’Apolito called the facts of the case, “beyond me” to understand, adding he hopes Woods is “tormented and haunted” by what she did. The judge then sentenced the defendant to the maximum term for her crimes, which will also require her to register her address every 90 days for the rest of her life once she’s released from prison. Prosecutor Lynn Maro credited Attorneys Hilles and Andrews and the Campbell Police Department for their work in bringing about a successful conclusion to this case.

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21 W. Boardman Street
Youngstown, OH
44503

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30am
Friday	8am - 4:35pm

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http://prosecutor.mahoningcountyoh.gov/

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