Dayton Man Sentenced to Five Years Probation
Jamar Johnson received community control following a conviction for attempted evidence tampering in Montgomery County.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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Judge Steven K. Dankof sentenced Jamar Johnson to five years of community control after he pleaded no contest to one count of attempt to commit tampering with evidence. Johnson, 35, faces between six and 18 months in prison if he violates the terms of his probation.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes the criminal portion of a case involving a police shooting that left Johnson paralyzed. While the criminal case is resolved, Johnson is still pursuing an active civil lawsuit against the Dayton Police Department.
Johnson was sentenced to five years of community control after pleading no contest to one count of attempt to commit tampering with evidence. Three other charges were dismissed as part of the proceedings in the Montgomery County court.
The players
Jamar Johnson
He is the 35-year-old defendant who sustained paralysis following a police shooting in Dayton.
Steven K. Dankof
He is the judge in Montgomery County who presided over the sentencing of Jamar Johnson.
Dayton Police Department
It is the municipal law enforcement agency currently named as the defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by Jamar Johnson.
The details
Johnson was injured after being shot by a police officer in the 1100 block of French Lane following a crash on W. Third St. As part of his community control, he is required to enroll in the Miami Valley Works program and a community health outreach program.
Timeline
July 24, 2025: Dayton police officers responded to an initial crash on W. Third St.
August 2026: Jamar Johnson pleaded no contest to the evidence tampering charge.
January 14, 2028: The discovery deadline for Johnson's ongoing civil lawsuit.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard procedural path for civil litigation stemming from a police-involved shooting. It highlights the dual-track nature of the justice system, where criminal sentencing for the defendant and active civil lawsuits against the state proceed on separate, extended timelines.
The resolution of the criminal case removes immediate court proceedings from the community docket while the civil suit continues. Residents should note that ongoing discovery processes may lead to further public filings regarding police department policies at the French Lane site.
The takeaway
The sentencing marks the end of criminal proceedings for Johnson while he remains involved in civil litigation regarding his injury. Those following the case should monitor the civil discovery deadline for future evidence releases concerning the 2025 police shooting.
What happens next
The civil lawsuit filed by Johnson against the Dayton Police Department has a scheduled discovery deadline of January 14, 2028.
Further reading
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