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Case Number:B 0611222-B
Date of Offense:12/02/2006
Defendant's Last Name:Pitts
Defendant's First Name:John
Defendant's Middle Name:
Date of Birth:09/28/1983
Offense:Ps Coke-25-100g(F1);Tr Coke-25-100g(F1);Ag Pos Drug(ecstacy)(F5)
Disposition:Sentence Rm 380 9am
Next Court Date:05/07/2007
Defendant's Criminal History:/05/CRB/37880 - minor misdemeanor drug abuse
B 0207957 - Trafficking in cocaine <1gm vicinity of a school; trafficking in cocaine <1 gm vicinity of a school 3yrs ISP CC - occurred in Price Hill
/02/CRB/21600 - Possession of drugs
/02/CRB/24315 - minor misdemeanor drug abuse
B 0207957 - Trafficking in cocaine <1gm vicinity of a school; trafficking in cocaine <1 gm vicinity of a school 3yrs ISP CC - occurred in Price Hill
/02/CRB/21600 - Possession of drugs
/02/CRB/24315 - minor misdemeanor drug abuse
Status:O
Follow Up Date:
Sentence Imposed:11yrs DOC - under appeal
Judge:Robert C Winkler
Rating for Judge's decision:+
Explanation of rating:A++ - aggressive senctencing for repeat offender in Price Hill
Prosecutor:Jennifer Deering
Rating of Prosecutor:
Explanation of rating:A++ - aggressive senctencing for repeat offender in Price Hill
Defendant's Control Number:1620277
Probation Follow Up:No
Probation officer:
Impact Statement:
Jennifer Deering, Esq.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Hamilton County Prosecutors Office
230 E. 9th Street, Suite 4000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Re State of Ohio v. John Pitts
Case #: B 0611222-B
February 27, 2007
As I am sure you are aware, the last several years have been marked by a drastic increase in felony crime in the community of Price Hill. Much of this crime is closely associated with drug activity. From 2003 through 2005, Price Hill has experienced:
a 44% increase in drug arrests while citywide the increase was 20%
a 16% increase in aggravated assaults while citywide the increase was 3%
a 29% increase in robberies while citywide the increase was 5%
a 26% increase in weapons charges while citywide there was a 27% decrease
Though currently unavailable the 2006 numbers are expected to be bleaker. These numbers provided by the Cincinnati Police Department reflect our reality.
It is a reality resulting in many long-term residents leaving the area. Many of the residents who remain are afraid to go about their normal activities and feel that they are held hostage by crime. Price Hill is a victim. This escalation of crime has resulted in:
an overall decline in our quality of life
a decline in our sense of well being
a decline in our property values
a large number of vacant properties
an owner occupied housing percentage well below the national average
a community with fewer and fewer people vested in its future
In an effort to reverse this pattern of crime and to restore our neighborhood to a safe and inviting community, the Price Hill Court Watch program formed. For those convicted of violent and drug related crimes, we are seeking the stiffest possible sentences.
Indicted on five counts of illegal drug activities the defendant John Pitts satisfies this criterion. This is the second time the defendant has victimized Price Hill. In 2002, he was convicted of trafficking around one of Price Hills school. Refer to case B 0207957 for details. Along with the history documented above there are several misdemeanor convictions. It appears rehabilitation was unsuccessful. Sentencing guidelines allow for a 7 to 22.5 year sentence. Price Hill Court Watch believes a maximum sentence is warranted but we are asking you to consider no less than a ten years sentence.
Price Hill is a community struggling for existence. Please help us in our efforts to reclaim our community and once again make it safe for residents.
Respectfully Submitted,
Price Hill Court Watch
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Hamilton County Prosecutors Office
230 E. 9th Street, Suite 4000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Re State of Ohio v. John Pitts
Case #: B 0611222-B
February 27, 2007
As I am sure you are aware, the last several years have been marked by a drastic increase in felony crime in the community of Price Hill. Much of this crime is closely associated with drug activity. From 2003 through 2005, Price Hill has experienced:
a 44% increase in drug arrests while citywide the increase was 20%
a 16% increase in aggravated assaults while citywide the increase was 3%
a 29% increase in robberies while citywide the increase was 5%
a 26% increase in weapons charges while citywide there was a 27% decrease
Though currently unavailable the 2006 numbers are expected to be bleaker. These numbers provided by the Cincinnati Police Department reflect our reality.
It is a reality resulting in many long-term residents leaving the area. Many of the residents who remain are afraid to go about their normal activities and feel that they are held hostage by crime. Price Hill is a victim. This escalation of crime has resulted in:
an overall decline in our quality of life
a decline in our sense of well being
a decline in our property values
a large number of vacant properties
an owner occupied housing percentage well below the national average
a community with fewer and fewer people vested in its future
In an effort to reverse this pattern of crime and to restore our neighborhood to a safe and inviting community, the Price Hill Court Watch program formed. For those convicted of violent and drug related crimes, we are seeking the stiffest possible sentences.
Indicted on five counts of illegal drug activities the defendant John Pitts satisfies this criterion. This is the second time the defendant has victimized Price Hill. In 2002, he was convicted of trafficking around one of Price Hills school. Refer to case B 0207957 for details. Along with the history documented above there are several misdemeanor convictions. It appears rehabilitation was unsuccessful. Sentencing guidelines allow for a 7 to 22.5 year sentence. Price Hill Court Watch believes a maximum sentence is warranted but we are asking you to consider no less than a ten years sentence.
Price Hill is a community struggling for existence. Please help us in our efforts to reclaim our community and once again make it safe for residents.
Respectfully Submitted,
Price Hill Court Watch