(3-26-25) Two were booked yesterday by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, Megan Wyatt (30) was arrested on a 3rd degree felony endangering children, create substantial risk of harm and and a 1st degree misdemeanor of abusing harmful intoxicants.

Dustin Wyatt (40) was arrested on a 1st degree misdemeanor of endangering children, create substantial risk of harm

What to expect from the charges…

When abuse of harmful intoxicants is charged as a first-degree misdemeanor, the penalty upon conviction may include up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Child endangerment in Ohio can be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. The penalties for child endangerment will vary depending on the degree of the misdemeanor or felony classification:

Lesser offenses might be charged as misdemeanors, while more serious cases, especially those involving repeated conduct or significant harm to the child, can escalate to felony charges.

For a First-degree misdemeanor child endangerment, you can face up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. When charged as a felony, the penalties can be more severe, potentially resulting in years of imprisonment.

Megan was also booked on a 3rd degree felony of tampering with evidence and a 3rd degree felony of falsification

Megan is being held on $200, 000 (10%) bond and Wyatt at $50,000 (10%) bond at the Mercer County Adult Detention Center.

Megan is awaiting a court hearing at the Mercer County Common Pleas Court, while Dustin is awaiting a Celina Municipal Court Hearing.