State v. Crowell

Fain, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Jerrick Crowell, a.k.a. Andrew Whitley, appeals from his conviction and sentence for obstructing official business. Whitley argues that his conviction is based on insufficient evidence and that it is against the manifest weight of the evidence. Because Whitley committed no affirmative act that hampered or impeded the lawful conduct of the officers, we conclude that Whitley’s conviction is not supported by sufficient evidence. Accordingly, the judgment of the trial court is reversed and vacated.

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{¶ 2} In May 2009, Huber Heights police were dispatched to…