Youngstown Judge Sentences Jovoni Moses to Probation
The 22-year-old received a two-year probation term after pleading guilty to a firearm charge.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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Judge Anthony D'Apolito sentenced 22-year-old Jovoni Moses to two years of probation. The sentence follows a plea agreement where a fourth-degree felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.
Why it matters
The case highlights the resolution of a firearm-related charge after the defendant was found with a handgun during a traffic stop while already on probation for a separate incident.
Jovoni Moses received two years of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. This resolution occurred after the original fourth-degree felony charge was reduced.
The players
Anthony D'Apolito
He is a judge in Youngstown, Ohio, who presided over the sentencing of Jovoni Moses.
Jovoni Moses
He is a 22-year-old who pleaded guilty to improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
The details
Police initially initiated a traffic stop at West Wood and Elm streets, where they discovered a handgun located in the center console of the vehicle. Judge Anthony D'Apolito formally adopted the sentence recommendation provided by the attorneys involved in the case.
Timeline
January 8, 2026: Police conducted the traffic stop at West Wood and Elm streets.
October 21, 2026: Jovoni Moses pleaded guilty to the reduced firearm charge.
Legal Context
The resolution of this case follows the standard procedural framework established under the Ohio Revised Code governing improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. This process reflects the typical negotiation between prosecutors and defense counsel in local firearm cases.
The resolution of this firearm case concludes the immediate legal proceedings involving the traffic stop at West Wood and Elm streets. Residents can expect the standard enforcement of traffic and safety laws to continue across the Youngstown area.
The takeaway
Plea agreements frequently allow courts to resolve firearm-related charges by reducing felony counts to misdemeanors when specific conditions are met. Such outcomes are common when attorneys reach a mutual recommendation for sentencing.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the city, visit the Criminal Justice section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKBN.
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