State of Ohio v. Bender

On November 2, 1983, David Bender, a.k.a. Nathan Gaines, was indicted for one count of forgery, one count of receiving stolen property, and one count of possession of criminal tools. On January 24, 1984, Bender was indicted for one count of possession of criminal tools and one count of complicity to commit forgery. The charges arose out of a series of activities which took place on September 26 and 27, 1983.

Bender and three companions drove from Cleveland to the Midway Mall in Elyria on September 27. When they arrived Bender took his car to the Sears Auto Center for repairs. The four entered…