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Mar 20, 2025

Frericks sentenced to 2 years in prison


50 year old Douglas Frericks of Celina has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for domesic violence and drug charges. Frericks received his sentence this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on felony charges of domesic violence and aggravated possession of drugs. These charges were part of an agreement with prosecutors where other charges were dismissed. This case stemmed from an incident in December where  Frericks allegedly harmed a family or household member. Also,  Frericks allegedly obtained or possessed or used methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at this time.


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