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Media Release Cases
Case Number
Judge - Court Room
Unit
Agency
Defendants
588583-14-CR
Donnelly, Michael P. 19-A
Primary Charges
Major Trial
Cleveland Division of Police
Machuca, Emanuel | Soto, Juan
591086-14-CR
Media Synopsis:
Charges:
On July 12, 2014, Machuca, then 22, and Soto, then 23, both of Cleveland, along with a third unidentified
male, sexually assaulted the victim, after "spiking" her drink at a bar. Trial is scheduled to begin at 9:00
a.m.
2905.01(A)(4): Kidnapping
(x1)
F1
2905.01(A)(4): Kidnapping
(x2)
F1
2907.02(A)(1)(a): Rape
(x6)
F1
2907.02(A)(2): Rape
(x7)
F1
(x1)
F5
Future Court Action:
Trial 5/11/2015
Villanueva, Jose A. 20-A
General Felony
Parma Police Department
Martinez, Anthony M.
Media Synopsis:
Charges:
Martinez, 67, of Parma, solicited sex from a teenage student while serving as a hall monitor in the Parma
City Schools. Trial is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
2907.07(B)(1): Importuning
Future Court Action:
Printed: 5/6/2015 1:19:38 PM
Trial 5/11/2015
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569290-12-CR
Russo, Joseph D. 22-D
Major Trial
Cleveland Division of Police
Hill, Devonta
Media Synopsis:
Charges:
On March 10, 2012, Hill, then 19, of Euclid, fired shots in the parking lot of Wilbert's Bar located in
Cleveland, striking a vehicle with three women inside. Hill then attempted to flee the area in his vehicle
when he became trapped by other vehicles on the road. Cleveland Police Officers approached Hills vehicle
from the driver's side and removed Hill and a backseat passenger.
2903.02(B): Murder
(x1)
UF
2903.04(A): Involuntary Manslaughter
(x1)
F1
2903.11(A)(2): Felonious Assault
(x4)
F2
At the same time, on the passenger's side of the vehicle, an off-duty officer was attempting to remove
Kenneth Smith, 20, of Euclid, from the passenger's seat. The off-duty officer knew there was a gun in the
car and observed it on the center console. Smith lunged as if he were reaching for the gun and the officer
shot Smith once in the head. Smith was taken to Metro Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
2921.12(A)(1): Tampering With
Evidence
(x1)
F3
2921.331(B): Failure To Comply
(x1)
F3
2923.162(A)(3): Discharge Of Firearm
On Or Near Prohibited Premises
(x1)
F3
2917.02(A)(2): Aggravated Riot
(x1)
F4
2921.331(B): Failure To Comply
(x1)
F4
Trial is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.
590393-14-CR
Future Court Action:
Trial 5/11/2015
Corrigan, Peter J. 19-C
Major Trial
Cleveland Division of Police
Castleberry, Deshawn
Media Synopsis:
On October 11, 2014, two Cleveland police officers approached Castleberry, then 37, of Cleveland, to
arrest him. Castleberry pulled out a weapon and shot at the officers. The officers exchanged gun fire and
ultimately shot Castleberry.
On April 16, 2015, Castleberry entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Attempted Murder, Felonious
Assault and Having Weapons Under Disability.
Sentencing is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 5/6/2015 1:19:38 PM
Sentencing 5/14/2015
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586552-14-CR
Corrigan, Brian J.22-A
Economic Crime
Cuyahoga Metro Housing Authority Police
Department
Dorsu, Lola M. | Aniton, Stacia | Cox, Kimberly
Media Synopsis:
Aniton, 45, of Cleveland, Cox, 46, of Maple Heights, and Dorsu, 55, of Silver Springs, Maryland, conspired
to benefit from the death of a relative by filing a fraudulent will changing the beneficiaries and by using
the deceased’s identity to receive federal housing funds.
On October 9, 2014, Aniton entered a plea of guilty to one count of Obstructing Justice. She was placed
on one-year probation and had to resign from her position of public employment.
On April 9, 2015, Cox entered a plea of guilty to one count each of Attempted Identity Fraud and
Tampering with Records. On April 17, 2015, Dorsu entered a plea of guilty to one count of Identity Fraud.
Dorsu and Cox are scheduled to be sentenced on May 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Future Court Action:
Printed: 5/6/2015 1:19:38 PM
Sentencing 5/15/2015
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