State v. Sims

Grady, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant, Joseph Sims, appeals from his conviction and sentence for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, complicity to commit forgery, and possession of criminal tools.

{¶ 2} On or about May 9, 2008, defendant and Ronald Wood went to the Walmart on Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, Ohio. Loss-prevention officers overheard the two men discuss cashing a check. Ronald Wood then attempted to cash a fraudulent payroll check. When Walmart refused to cash the check, Wood and defendant left the store and were subsequently apprehended by Sugarcreek…