MOUNT VERNON — A Centerburg school board member is facing a felony charge after authorities say he brought a firearm to the high school graduation ceremony on May 17.
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted Joshua E. Jackson on a charge of illegal conveyance of a deadly weapon in a school zone, a fifth-degree felony.
Jackson, 46, is vice president of the school board.
When asked if Jackson would step down from his board position, Supt. Ryan Gallwitz shared the following statement:
“A member of our school community was indicted for bringing a firearm onto school property last month. The incident was reported to law enforcement, and there was no imminent threat of danger at any time,” Gallwitz said.
“Centerburg Schools have policies about firearms on school property that are consistent with legal requirements. Due to the pending law enforcement proceedings, we cannot share further details at this time.”
Grand jury hands down additional indictments
The grand jury indicted 15 other individuals in its June 1 session.
Amanda D. Low, Mount Vernon, receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree felony.
Tracey L. Orris, Newark, aggravated possession of drugs, methamphetamine, a third-degree felony.
Stephen E. Deshong, Mount Vernon, possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fourth-degree felony.
Cody J.M. Lewis, Mount Vernon, one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, methamphetamine, a second-degree felony; possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony; and possession of LSD, a fifth-degree felony.
Chelsey S. Rasor, Centerburg, one charge each of aggravated possession of drugs, methamphetamine, a fifth-degree felony; and failure to comply with the order of a police officer, fourth-degree felony.
Rasor was also indicted for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or a combination, an unclassified misdemeanor because Rasor was previously convicted or pleaded guilty to similar charges in Coshocton County in 2022 and Holmes County in 2020.
Matthew E. Mogan, Columbus, domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony; strangulation, a fifth-degree felony; and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Mogan was previously convicted of domestic violence in 2016.
Joseph R. Thomas, Mount Vernon, aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.
Tyler H. Tanner, Mount Vernon, failure to provide change of address, a third-degree felony. Tanner was convicted of sexual battery in Franklin County in 2011.
Shelli J. Bickel, Wooster, obstructing official business, a fifth-degree felony.
Jeremiah S. O’Neill, Mount Vernon, burglary, a second-degree felony.
Ashley L. Holland, Mount Vernon, complicity in the commission of a burglary, a second-degree felony. Holland allegedly aided Jeremiah S. O’Neill on or about May 9.
Lindsay K. Woodfork, Westerville, two counts each of identity fraud and misuse of credit cards. The identity fraud charges are fifth-degree felonies. The misuse of credit cards charges are first-degree misdemeanors.
Ray W. Toller, Mount Vernon, aggravated possession of drugs, methamphetamine, a fifth-degree felony.
Brittany N. Christine, Mount Vernon, possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fourth-degree felony.
Juventino A. Mejia, Mount Vernon, domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony; and resisting arrest, a second-degree misdemeanor.
