State v. Potts, Unpublished Decision (12-21-2001)

OPINION

These cases have been consolidated for purposes of appellate review and placed on this court's accelerated calendar. Appellant, the state of Ohio, appeals from the judgment of the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas. The court ordered the criminal records of appellee, Reggie L. Potts, sealed.

Potts was the Bazetta Township Chief of Police from 1978 until 1993. In 1993, a four-count indictment was issued against Potts for misconduct associated with his position as Chief of Police. The first count was theft in office and the second count was receiving stolen property. A jury found Potts…