State v. Meinke

HENSAL, Judge.

{¶ 1} Nolan Meinke appeals his convictions for violating a protection order and domestic violence from the Elyria Municipal Court. This Court reverses.

I

{¶ 2} Mr. Meinke and D.G. had a romantic relationship beginning in 2008. They lived together and have a daughter. According to D.G., around the time of her pregnancy, Mr. Meinke developed a substance abuse problem and began acting violently. Although she ended their relationship, Mr. Meinke would not accept that it was over. He began following her, calling her, and texting her incessantly. D.G. testified that Mr. Meinke took…