State v. Ward

[Cite as State v. Ward,

2026-Ohio-2973.] STATE OF OHIO ) IN THE COURT OF APPEALS )ss: NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF LORAIN ) STATE OF OHIO C.A. No. 25CA012267 Appellee v. APPEAL FROM JUDGMENT ENTERED IN THE JOSEPH WARD COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF LORAIN, OHIO Appellant CASE No. 23CR109270 DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY Dated: August 3, 2026 HENSAL, Presiding Judge. {¶1} Joseph Ward appeals from the judgment of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. This Court affirms. I. {¶2} This appeal stems from a horrific attack during which Mr. Ward killed his grandfather. Mr. Ward, who lived with…