Celina Individuals Indicted on Felony Theft Charges
A Mercer County grand jury has issued indictments against two suspects for the alleged theft of store merchandise.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Property Crime
Dawn A. Wilhelm and Titus A. Hoover are facing charges of fifth-degree felony theft following a recent grand jury indictment. The charges stem from the alleged theft of over $1,700 in store merchandise.
Why it matters
The indictments follow an investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and the Celina Police Department into the unauthorized removal of retail goods. These legal proceedings highlight the ongoing efforts to address property theft within the local community.
Dawn A. Wilhelm and Titus A. Hoover face fifth-degree felony theft charges for the alleged taking of $1,712.50 in merchandise. Warrants for their arrest were requested through the Celina Police Department following the filing of indictments.
The players
Dawn A. Wilhelm
A 25-year-old individual facing charges of fifth-degree felony theft.
Titus A. Hoover
A 21-year-old individual facing charges of fifth-degree felony theft.
Mercer County Prosecutor's Office
The local legal authority responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and requesting warrants within the county.
Celina Police Department
The primary law enforcement agency for the city tasked with assisting in the execution of legal warrants.
The details
The indictments filed in Mercer County Common Pleas Court charge the two defendants with taking merchandise without consent over the course of several weeks. The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office initiated the process to secure warrants for the pair as the case moves forward in court.
Timeline
The alleged theft occurred between July 2 and August 23.
The indictments were filed on October 15.
Legal Context
This case follows the established statutory framework for felony-level theft prosecutions in Ohio. Local courts typically utilize these specific felony classifications to handle property crimes involving goods exceeding minimum monetary thresholds.
The indictment and subsequent warrant process ensure that criminal charges are addressed through the formal legal system in Celina. Local residents and business owners can follow the court proceedings as the justice process continues in Mercer County.
The takeaway
The recent indictments underscore the legal consequences of stealing store merchandise in the region. Individuals involved in such cases must now navigate the formal judicial process within the Mercer County court system.
Further reading
For more information on similar local cases, visit the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wcsmradio.
