Media Release Cases
Case Number
Judge - Court Room
Unit
Agency
Defendants
585507-14-CR
Ambrose, Dick 18-B
Primary Charges
General Felony
Cleveland Division of Police
Harris, Johnnie L. | Harris, Sharina | Marshall, Qwayvon |
Johnson, Devon
Media Synopsis:
Charges:
Harris, 22, of Cleveland, orchestrated a robbery spree that spanned October 2013 through March 2014
and targeted 19 businesses in Cleveland, Lakewood, Euclid and Eastlake. Harris targeted convenience
stores, bars, gas stations and pharmacies for late-night robberies. He became known for often wearing
red shoes during these crimes.
2905.01(A)(2): Kidnapping
(x52) F1
2911.01(A)(1): Aggravated Robbery
(x31) F1
2903.11(A)(2): Felonious Assault
(x3)
On February 10, 2015, Harris was found guilty by a jury on 95 counts: 26 counts of Aggravated
Robbery, 46 counts of Kidnapping, two counts of Felonious Assault, 20 counts of Having Weapons
Under Disability and one count of Misuse of a Credit Card.
2923.13(A)(2): Having Weapons Under
Disability
(x20) F3
2923.13(A)(3): Having Weapons Under
Disability
(x3)
F3
2913.21(B)(2): Misuse of credit cards
(x1)
M1
In a separate case, Harris pled guilty to one count each of Aggravated Robbery, Felonious Assault and
Having a Weapon While Under Disability.
F2
He was sentenced to 57 years in prison for both cases.
Sharina Harris, 34, Marshall, 25, and Johnson, 22, all of Cleveland, served as scouts, drivers or
lookouts for Harris. Sharina Harris and Marshall each entered pleas of guilty to multiple counts of
Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping. Marshall was sentenced to 8 years in prison and Sharina Harris
was sentenced to 9 years in prison.
Johnson is scheduled to go to trial on May 4 at 9:00 a.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 4/29/2015 9:46:41 AM
Trial 5/4/2015
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588250-14-CR
Friedland, Carolyn B. 20-D
Vertical Prosecution
Cleveland Division of Police
Cox, Shaquaid
Media Synopsis:
On August 22 2013, Cox, then 16, of Cleveland, sexually assaulted the 15-year-old victim near
E. 93rd and Union Avenue in Cleveland.
On April 6, 2015, Cox entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Rape, Kidnapping and Theft.
Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.
592173-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Sentencing 5/4/2015
Sutula, Kathleen Ann 23-D
Economic Crime
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office
Roy, Lee J.
Media Synopsis:
Roy, 45, of South Euclid, engaged in sexual activity with a female inmate while employed as a
Cleveland Municipal Bailiff.
On March 25, 2015, Roy entered a plea of guilty to one count of Bribery.
Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m.
587248-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Sentencing 5/5/2015
Donnelly, Michael P. 19-A
General Felony
GCRTA Transit Police Department
Griffin, Darryl
Media Synopsis:
On June 26, 2014 Griffin, then 39, of Cleveland, robbed an RTA bus driver at gunpoint near E.
82nd and St. Clair Avenue. Griffin later confessed to the crime.
On April 1, 2015, Griffin entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Aggravated Robbery,
Kidnapping, Disrupting Public Service and Having Weapons Under Disability.
Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 4/29/2015 9:46:41 AM
Sentencing 5/6/2015
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584517-14-CR
McDonnell, Nancy R.17-B
Child Victim Section
Cleveland Division of Police
Moss, Brandon | Johns, Laquonda R.
Media Synopsis:
Moss, 19, of Warrensville Heights and Johns, 21, of Cleveland, are suspected of the murder of their
two month old child born in February of 2014. The victim’s death was caused by blunt force trauma
to the head and body.
On December 1, 2014, Moss entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Murder and Endangering
Children. He was sentenced to life with eligibility of parole after 15 years.
On March 18, 2015, Johns entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Involuntary Manslaughter
and Endangering Children. Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
583252-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Sentencing 5/7/2015
Astrab, Michael 21-C
Major Trial
Beachwood Police Department
Brown, Jordan M. | Malone, Lauren T.
Media Synopsis:
On August 7, 2011. Brown, then 25, of Novelty, and Malone, then 18, of Cleveland Heights provided
the victim with heroin, which caused her death.
On April 8, 2015, Brown entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Drug Possession, Permitting Drug
Abuse and Attempted Tampering With Evidence. On that same day, Malone entered a plea of guilty to
one count each of Reckless Homicide and Attempted Corrupting Another With Drugs.
Both defendants are scheduled to be sentenced at 1:30 p.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 4/29/2015 9:46:41 AM
Sentencing 5/7/2015
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