(6-30-25) Eric Welch (30) of Celina was booked yesterday by Celina Police on a 4th degree misdemeanor of misuse of 9-1-1 system.
He was released after being held for a short time in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center.
He is awaiting a Celina Municipal Court hearing.
ERIC DARNELL WELCH
Age: 30
Booking Date: 6/29/2025
Booking Agency: Celina Police Department
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 6’01”
Weight: 247
Next Court: Court: Municipal Court
Charge Level: Misdemeanor-4th Degree
Charge: Misuse of 9-1-1 System COUNT(S): 1
Disposition: Awaiting Court Hearing
Bail Amount: $500.00 (10%)
In Ohio…What is considered misuse? Ohio law considers misuse to be knowingly using the 911 system to report an emergency if no emergency exists or to use the system for a purpose other than obtaining emergency service.
The penalties for this misdemeanor can include: A fine of up to $250 Imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both Making False Alarms Under Ohio law (O.R.C. 2917.32), if someone knowingly makes a false report regarding an emergency, it is often classified as a misdemeanor.
Misdemeanor of the Fourth Degree: Standard penalty includes potential jail time and fines
Fourth-degree misdemeanor: Up to 30 days in jail
Mercer County Outlook 