(8-17-25) Coty Otis (32) of Decatur, Indiana was booked on a 3rd degree felony of having weapon while under disability, under indictment, convicted of felony.

He is presently in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center, with no bond and awaiting a Mercer County Common Pleas Court hearing.

In Ohio, having a weapon while under disability is a third-degree felony. This offense occurs when someone who is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm (e.g., a convicted felon) does so. The law specifically addresses situations where individuals, due to certain conditions like prior felony convictions or being under indictment, are restricted from possessing weapons.

A third-degree felony in Ohio can result in a prison sentence of up to 5 years and fines up to $10,000.