(6-1-26) The Celina Police Department booked Tom Wonne (29) on a 2nd degree misdemeanor of criminal damaging/endangering, 1st degree misdemeanor of DUI and 1st degree misdemeanor hit/skip crash public roadway.

In Ohio, a first-degree misdemeanor hit-and-skip (leaving the scene of an accident) on a public roadway typically involves property damage or an unoccupied vehicle. It applies when a driver knows they were involved in a collision but leaves without exchanging their name, address, and vehicle information.

Potential Penalties

If convicted of a first-degree misdemeanor, you face the following penalties:

  • Jail Time: Up to 180 days.
  • Fines: Up to $1,000.
  • License Suspension: Mandatory Class Five suspension of your driver’s license for 6 months to 3 years. The first 6 months are a “hard suspension,” meaning you cannot get restricted driving privileges.
  • BMV Points: 6 points are added to your driver’s license record.
  • Restitution: Possible order to pay for damages, potentially up to $5,000. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

He is being held in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center.

Being presumed innocent despite being charged is a foundational legal principle. In the U.S. criminal justice system, you are legally innocent unless or until the prosecution proves your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.